Louisiana Network
LDH Finds Brain-Eating Amoebas In Terrebonne, Ouachita Water Systems
While the water is safe to drink and bathe in, people should make sure it does not get in their nose.
National Safety Council Ranks Louisiana 10th Safest State
Louisiana received an overall grade of C, but no state was awarded an overall A grade.
Should The Legal Smoking Age Be 21?
A resolution by a West Monroe state legislator has raised the question.
Doctors Say Congressman Scalise Is Improving
When Scalise arrived at the D.C. hospital after being shot, he was in "imminent risk of death.'
Coroner Concerned New Laws To Curb Opioid Abuse Will Not Help Much
The law limits first time prescriptions for acute conditions to a 7-day supply.
No License Needed To Fish This Weekend
The LDWF hopes this will encourage more individuals to purchase a license to fish after this weekend.
Report: 1 In 5 Malls To Close Down Within 5 Years
The report estimates over 8,600 stores will close in 2017.
AAA: Memorial Day Travel At Highest Level Since 2005
Americans are taking to the roads, skies, rails and water this Memorial Day weekend.
Hurricane Prep Items Subject To State Sales Tax Discount This Weekend
Lawmakers approved this tax holiday to encourage families to buy emergency supplies prior to the start of the hurricane season.
LED Creates Business Startup Program For Military Veterans
LED Secretary Don Pierson says many soldiers have a desire to start a small business once returning home.
House Approves Higher Standards For Police Training
The bill would require officers to receive at least 400 hours of basic POST training before entering the field.
Report: Louisiana 2nd Worst State For Working Moms
Analysts measured the quality of child care and professional opportunities, which really brought Louisiana down.
Man Arrested For Waiving Gun At Driver On I-10
This was not the suspect's first run-in with law enforcement.
Ponchatoula-Based Elmer’s Chocolate Continues To Be An Easter Tradition
It just wouldn't be Easter without Gold Brick and Heavenly Hash in Easter baskets.
Easter Spending Expected To Reach All-Time High
The National Retail Federation says Easter spending will reach an all-time record of more than $18 billion.
Procrastinators Have A Few Extra Days To File Federal Tax Returns
The IRS is closed on Monday, which means that we actually have until Tuesday, April 18 file our taxes.
Bill To Eliminate Sales Tax On Feminine Hygiene Products Filed
Upon passage, the bill would eliminate the state sales tax when purchasing feminine products.
Lafayette, St. Martin Stretch Of I-10 Widening Underway
When complete, the project will have widened a 7-mile section of Interstate 10 from I-49 to the Atchafalaya Basin.
Report: 42 Percent Of Louisiana Families Cannot Afford Basic Needs
The report out of Rutgers University marks an increase in families that are financially limited to foregoing some basic necessities.
Sea Level Rising In Louisiana Four Times Faster Than Global Average
Rising sea levels are threatening the western side of Louisiana’s coast.