Louisiana unemployment claims are rising 

Following national trends, unemployment claims in Louisiana saw significant increases last week.  There were 2,232 initial unemployment claims filed in Louisiana last week, an 11.8% increase from the previous week, according to the latest figures from the …

This bill looks to expand use of campaign funds in Louisiana

Gov. Jeff Landry is backing legislation that would significantly expand how Louisiana politicians can spend campaign funds, including on personal expenses like home mortgages, gym memberships and country club dues, Louisiana Illuminator reports.  House …

Former Salisbury Zoo Andean Bear Chaska Thriving in Louisiana

SALISBURY, MD - A beloved bear who recently left the Salisbury Zoo has settled into her new home in Louisiana. Chaska was moved to the Alexandria Zoo in early May. Salisbury Zoo officials say the 15-year-old Andean Bear's journey to the zoo went …

Texas Roadhouse opens Bubba's 33 locations. Is there one in Louisiana? 

As Louisiana advocates push for private education funding, new poll shows public support

Nearly two thirds of likely Louisiana voters support funding the full amount sought by Gov. Jeff Landry and advocates for a new program to give parents grants for private education, a poll released this week showed. The survey was conducted by conservative …

Two New Orleans prison escapees caught in Texas extradited back to Louisiana; two escapees remain

NEW ORLEANS - Two escaped Orleans Parish Jail inmates captured in Texas were extradited back to Louisiana, Louisiana State Police said. Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were flown to Louisiana and transferred to a "secure correctional facility." …

46 new state troopers graduate at Louisiana State Police ceremony

BATON ROUGE — Nearly 50 new state troopers joined the Louisiana State Police force at a Friday graduation ceremony. Cadet Class 106 was honored at Istrouma Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. by State Police leadership. In total, 46 cadets graduated to become …

PHOTO GALLERY: Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo first-go round evening performance

Sulphur cowboy Bryer Prince won scored a 69 point ride in the second-go round of bareback riding at the Louisiana High School Finals Rodeo on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Burton Coliseum. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) DeQuincy's Ty Lavergne had a …

"Louisiana Republicans Help Kill Anti-Fluoride Bill"

"Republicans in the Louisiana House stifled a proposal Wednesday that would have banned the addition of fluoride in public water systems — rejecting a burgeoning movement backed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The …

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner stresses the importance of fortified roofs

Nearly 3,000 Louisiana residents have fortified their homes with new roofs through a state grant program, and Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says more funding could be on the way.In Gretna, homeowner Sandra Irons expressed her excitement about receiving …