louisiana news

Face it, the zombie apocalypse is going to happen. It’s not a matter of IF, it’s a matter of WHEN. No? OK, you’re probably right. However when, I mean if it does happen, how will we Louisianians fare? According to this chart from Estately.com, not very well.

Louisiana ranks in the top 3 in the nation when it comes to state and local taxes. We rank number 1 in sales tax...and we wonder why we're always broke.

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards announced at the Baton Rouge Press Club he will run for Congress this fall in the state's 6th District.

An inmate, Christopher Ricker, who escaped from the St. Tammany Work Release Program is also being accused of abducting a woman this morning.

We enjoy things here, especially in Cajun country, that can't be found anywhere else in the world. The way we speak is no exception.

Louisiana has been known as ‘Hollywood South’ due to the number of films being shot in the state, but it is now ahead of California and New York as the number one film production location in the world.

12-year-old Lawson Boyte from Oak Grove, La has set a new state record by reeling in a 114-pound blue cat he hooked in the Mississippi River. What's his secret? Vienna Sausages!

This map shows us what Louisiana Googled more than anything in 2014.

Cajuns rejoice, it's CRAWFISH SEASON! But, what about all those straight tails? Safe to eat? Have we just been misinformed? WWL had a story about studies that were conducted on crawfish at the LSU AgCenter near Crowley. What they've found might dispel a few myths about boiled crawfish, and crawfish boils.

When I saw this headline initially, I had to do a double take. What kind of person would do this sort of thing?!?!

The company Cafe' Press is getting major heat from Louisianans right now over a t shirt they're selling that shows the state of Louisiana, with the word's "God's Outhouse" on it. Is this offensive, or is it just done in jest?

In November, the Louisiana Sentencing Commission struck down the idea of reducing sentences for people convicted of marijuana possession. However, after heated debate Thursday, the commission voted favorably on a measure that WOULD reduce sentences.

19-year-old Taylor Morvant, an oilfield worker who was injured in an accident Tuesday afternoon, has died from his injuries.

Two men who robbed a woman Monday night in Abbeville are still on the loose.

Now, two women from Tempe, Arizona are also accusing Sharper of drugging them and then sexually assaulting them.

Cindy Martinez, a Vernon Parish substitute teacher is now free on bond after being accused of having sex with one of her students.

Baton Rouge Police told WAFB they have arrested 3 teens in connection with the burglary at the home of former LSU Head Baseball Coach and Athletic Director Skip Bertman.

A Thibodaux man charged with killing and dismembering his 7-year-old, disabled son was found not guilty by reason of insanity this morning.

Bet you didn't even know "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson had thrown his hat in for the Louisiana Senate Race did ya?

There is now a $15,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever is responsible for the shooting of 2 endangered whooping cranes this month, killing one of them.