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HEART OF LOUISIANA: Supermoon

The last full Supermoon of the year occurred on Friday, November 15. Supermoons can be an exciting thing to see and photograph as the moon edges above the horizon.

HEART OF LOUISIANA: Jim Bowie

Frontiersman Jim Bowie, who was born in Kentucky and died at the Alamo, actually became famous during the years he spent growing up, working, and fighting in Louisiana.

The wait is over. Popeyes opens in Sturgis

STURGIS — Popeyes opened Friday at 501 S. Centreville Road after three months of construction delays. The drive-through and inside service were filled over the weekend. Residents on social media in St. Joseph County asked for months, "When is Popeyes going to open?"

Postgame brawl between Comeaux, North Vermilion results in Week 7 forfeiture

The Comeaux Spartans and North Vermilion Patriots’ will both have to forfeit their Week 7 football games because of their postgame brawl this past Friday.

Kaplan man dies after rear-ending 18-wheeler in Vermilion Parish

The man, who was not wearing his seat belt, suffered extensive injuries and died at the scene, according to LSP. The driver of the 18-wheeler was properly restrained and uninjured.

Louisiana children have second-highest rate of ADD/ADHD in country. See data over the years.

The prevalence of ADHD has been steadily increasing over the last two decades nationwide. See the Louisiana data.

Driver dies after rear-ending 18-wheeler

According to State Police, 62-year-old Mitchell Livings was traveling west on LA 14 when, for reasons unknown, Livings' vehicle rear-ended an 18-wheeler. Livings, who was not wearing his seat belt, died at the scene of the crash from fatal injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Fact check: What Trump keeps getting wrong about ‘paper ballots’

After losing the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump has championed the baseless lie that the results were tainted by widespread fraud.

Louisiana forward Hosana Kitenge suffers season-ending injury

There is some bad news to report on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns basketball front. The Cajuns' big man, Hosana Kitenge, is out for the upcoming season

Louisiana's motion picture tax credits grew to $500M since 2018

The Motion Picture Production Program offers up to a 40% tax credit on qualified in-state expenditures, making it one of the most generous incentives for film producers in the country. Productions that engage in visual effects work in Louisiana can receive an additional 5% credit if they meet specific spending thresholds.

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles marks 50 years of culture, community in Lafayette

For 50 years, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been a staple in Lafayette, celebrating the heritage of Louisiana's French-speaking communities.

Crawfish are starting to emerge. Here's what to expect from the upcoming season in Louisiana.

Crawfish farmers see promising signs that the upcoming season will be better than the last - but it's still early.

Missing hunter rescued in St. Landry Parish after 2 days in woods

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents successfully rescued a missing hunter Oct. 10 in St. Landry Parish, according to an LDWF statement.

Driftwood LNG renamed Woodside Louisiana

Driftwood is now Woodside Louisiana. It was announced in July that the Tellurian LNG export facility construction project in Carlyss would be acquired by Woodside Energy The transaction was completed last week,

Kaplan driver dies after rear-ending 18-wheeler

Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle deadly crash on LA 14 near Pirates Lane in Kaplan on Sunday, October 13, shortly after

Stine makes economic, cultural case for Louisiana during France trip

Special to the American Press State Sen. Jeremy Stine of Lake Charles just completed an intense two-week mission to Paris to build new partnerships between France and Louisiana. Stine was the head of the Louisiana delegation to the International Organization of La Francophonie Summit.

Louisiana voters to decide how offshore federal funds are allocated

The amendment, called the Louisiana Outer Continental Shelf Revenues for Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund Amendment, would require federal funding the state receives from offshore energy production to go towards the Coastal Restoration Fund.

Flounder season is closing for Louisiana anglers. Here's why and what to expect.

Numbers had plummeted for the spotted flatfish. They may also be a canary in the coal mine for climate change.

11-Year-Old Boy Confessed To Fatally Shooting Former Louisiana Mayor And His Daughter

Police arrested an 11-year-old boy who confessed to the fatal shooting of a former Louisiana mayor and his adult daughter.

Two Descendants Of Enslavers Fund Basic Income Program As Form Of ‘Reparations’ In Louisiana

Two descendants of enslavers have been funding a basic income program for victims of racist policing in Louisiana.

Defense comes through as Louisiana defeats App State, 34-24

Louisiana’s defense forced five turnovers, including four in the fourth quarter and the Ragin’ Cajuns capitalized with 21 points to claim a 34-24 Sun Belt Conference victory

New Mexico State vs. Louisiana Tech prediction, odds: 2024 college football Week 8 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. New Mexico State Aggies on Tuesday

Incarnate Word, Southeastern Louisiana, Week 8 Southland Football Power Rankings

Looking at the schools in the Southland, who are the top teams in the conference going into Week 8 of the college football schedule? In this week's power rankings, which can be seen below, we take a look at each team and how they stack up. Watch college football all season long on Fubo, Paramount+, Peacock and ESPN+.

'A dancing city:' Louisiana Parkinson's patients dance to ease symptoms, create community

At 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday, in a large room at the Jewish Community Center in Uptown New Orleans, regulars and many first-timers meet and mingle.

Bargain store Dirt Cheap files for bankruptcy and will close all Louisiana stores

Dirt Cheap has 9 stores in Louisiana, according to the company website, including stores in Lafayette, Slidell, Hammond, Amite, Bogalusa, Houma, Bossier City, Monroe and Franklinton. A Zachary store recently closed. According to Facebook, going-out-of-business sales have started at all Dirt Cheap stores.

Officials: Man charged with murder after posing as utility worker in deadly Michigan home invasion

Carlos Jose Hernandez, 37, a resident of Dearborn, Michigan, was charged with felony murder and two counts of unlawful imprisonment, according to a Sunday news release from the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

'One of the greatest of all time' Seimone Augustus enshrined into Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame

Seimone Augustus’ enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was unique and from the heart, just like her career as a star at Capitol High, LSU, the WNBA and the U.S. Olympic team.

Kamala Harris' campaign releases agenda to support Black men

Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Monday her campaign's agenda for Black men, including plans to help entrepreneurs, educators, and digital currency owners and address health conditions.

HEART OF LOUISIANA: Cajun soldiers

It was a moment when Louisiana’s Cajun language and heritage suddenly became a vital part of the American war effort in Europe. More information on Louisiana’s Frenchie’s and the complete interview with a 100-year-old veteran can be found on Heart of Louisiana’s website.

Are flood protection projects like ones in Louisiana worth the cost? An official report says yes

Over 10 years, floods caused a yearly average of $46 billion in damage in the U.S., wind accounted for $52 billion, and wildfires, droughts and freezes together hit $23 billion.

Tip-off times, TV networks announced for LSU basketball 2024-25 schedule

Tip-off times and TV networks were announced for nearly every 2024-25 LSU basketball game on Thursday. Here's how to watch the Tigers this season.

How to Watch the Coastal Carolina vs. Louisiana Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Setting down roots: Initiative to recruit, retain, return military service members to La. gaining ground

A new not-for-profit hopes to keep military service members in Louisiana after their term of duty ends. Launched in July, The Boot is already gaining ground. “Our motto is recruit, retain and return for those who want to call Louisiana their next ‘civilian duty station,

Sedentary life? Louisiana ranks among the worst in physical inactivity. See national data.

Many adults spend much of their lives being sedentary — getting out of bed in the morning only to go to an office desk chair for eight hours, followed with TV time (or some scrolling) on the couch before bed.

Southern Miss football changes quarterbacks for game vs ULM, but still loses 4th straight

It's Southern Miss vs Louisiana-Monroe in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season. Follow along for live score and game updates.

ULM puts Southern Miss away with big fourth quarter

Louisiana-Monroe scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 38-17 victory over Southern Miss on Saturday.

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