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LSU President: Donations Have Shifted In Favor Of Academics
LSU President F. King Alexander was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated $28 million dollar football operations facility.
Suspect in Fatal Car Wreck Says GodTold Him to Kill Himself
A Baton Rouge teen faces second-degree murder after he allegedly admitted to intentionally causing a crash that killed 51-year-old Stephanie Payne of Greenwell Springs last night.
LA High Schoolers Top Nation In Drinking, Use Of Injectable Drugs
A study by Project Know shows Louisiana high schoolers consume alcohol and injectable drugs at the highest rate in the nation.
BR Chef Beats Bobby Flay On The Food Network
Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote of Gov’t Taco Beat Bobby Flay yesterday on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world renown chef to a crawfish boil.
‘Katie Bug’s Law’ Inspired By Incapacitated Fatal Crash
Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says the bill is named for 4-year-old Katie Grantham who died in the days following a wreck in 2017.
Matthew Naquin Bonds Out After Negligent Homicide Conviction
The prosecution says Naquin was primarily responsible for the death and was the ringleader of the hazing incident where Gruver was pressured into drinking himself to death.
Why Did Rainfall Totals Not Live Up To Projections?
Barry is a tropical depression in Arkansas today after dumping several inches of rain, knocking out power and producing some flooding along the coast.
Shelters Opening Across Louisiana
Louisiana is opening shelters across the state to provide residents refuge from the effects of Barry.
Dead zone and algae bloom could be impacted by tropical disturbance
The tropical development that could bring large amounts of rainfall to Louisiana later this week could have a mitigating impact on the Gulf of Mexico’s algae bloom.
DCFS Helping Parents Behind On Child Support Get Their Licenses Back
Starting August 1st the Department of Children and Family services is giving parents who are behind on child support the opportunity to get their drivers license back without having to pay off everything they owe immediately.
Schroder blocks state from using unclaimed property funds in budget
State Treasurer John Schroder is blocking the state from using 25 million dollars in unclaimed property in this fiscal year’s budget, telling lawmakers if they want the money, they’ll “have to drag me to court.”
Uber expansion a boost to Fort Polk soldiers
The statewide legalization of Uber is set to be a boon for Fort Polk soldiers and others who are looking to get off the base and enjoy the amenities in Alexandria and other nearby cities.
[UPDATE] Man Accused of Killing State Police Officer Given Death Penalty
Kevin Daigle is accused of killing Trooper Steven Vincent in 2015 after he stopped to help Daigle, whose truck was stuck in a ditch.
Graves: Supreme Court census decision could impact Louisiana
The US Supreme Court has rejected a Trump Administration bid to include a question about citizenship status on the 2020 census.
Hep A Outbreak Spreads in Louisiana
Louisiana’s Hepatitis A outbreak is growing, with 305 new cases since an outbreak was declared last December.
Governor Edwards signs legislation allowing beer and wine delivery to homes
The governor has signed into law a bill authored by Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody allowing delivery services to bring low alcohol content beverages along with a food order to your front door.
5 La. nursing homes tagged for poor performance
Five Louisiana nursing homes are in hot water after a report by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare services shows poor conditions and subpar treatment of patients.
Progressive, Farm Bureau drop auto rates
Progressive and Louisiana Farm Bureau are dropping their auto insurance rates this year following a rate decrease last year from the state’s largest insurer, State Farm.
Opelousas Man Killed In Ambush
Police say 49-year-old Stanley Boxie died of multiple gunshot wounds after being ambushed in his driveway at 3:00 AM Monday morning.
Tensions with Iran could lead to rising fuel prices
Tensions are rising in the Mideast once again as the US alleges Iran is responsible for several recent attacks against oil tankers in the vital oil shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz.