Tim Riley wins race for Mayor of Gonzales
The City of Gonzales has elected a new mayor after a runoff election Saturday, marking the first new mayor for that city since 2008.
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.
AP College Football Poll 2024: Week 9 Top 25 Rankings Announced
Oregon is the new No. 1 team in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after Texas suffered its first loss of the 2024 college football season. The Longhorns
How AI, robotics are powering Amazon empire
Breakthroughs in robotics and AI have been heralded by Amazon as a means to increase productivity and reduce repetitive tasks for human workers. One striking example is the new Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) system being rolled out in Amazon delivery vans.
Temperatures warm up and sunny skies continue
The weather in Louisiana will remain dry and warm over the next seven to ten days due to a high-pressure over the Gulf.
Sawyer throws game-winning TD with 2 seconds left as SE Louisiana tops Stephen F. Austin 24-23
HAMMOND, La. -- — Eli Sawyer hit Darius Lewis with a 3-yard touchdown with two seconds left and Southeast Louisiana pulled out a 24-23 win over Stephen F. Austin Saturday night to maintain the top spot in the Southland Conference. SE Louisiana (4-4 ...
Former LSU football staff member killed in crash in Hammond
Baglio was the LSU football director of external relations for 20 years, the head coach for Independence High School and was inducted into the 2001 Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame.
New hires at Baton Rouge General, Fishman Haygood
Megan A. Broussard has joined the Baton Rouge office of Fishman Haygood as an associate in the business section. Broussard's practice primarily focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate.
From soldier to cancer thriver: Louisiana veteran ready to support others after overcoming surprise Stage 4 diagnosis
Taysha Gibbs had a lot going on in her life in December 2020. Her career in the Louisiana National Guard kept her busy, as did being a mother to her
NOLA-PS calculated school funding incorrectly. The result could be a 'catastrophe'
An erroneous district projection could result in a loss of about $600 in funding per student this school year.
Colleagues mourn death of 200-wins high school coach, innovator Charles Baglio
Former Independence High football coach, LSU staffer and innovator Charles Baglio died in an auto accident Fright night near his home.
First of its kind drainage basin opens in Calcasieu Parish
The Louisiana Avenue Detention Basin Project is complete and helping to keep water off the streets and in the homes of people who live nearby.
Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area and south Louisiana for Week 7
It's Week 7 of the high school football season, and this will be the spot to keep up with live prep scores in the Baton Rouge area and across the South Louisiana region. Central-Catholic, St. Amant-East Ascension and Scotlandville-Woodlawn are among the big games being played Friday night.
Censure or not? The loudmouth Louisiana politicians and the voters who love them
If we’ve learned anything from the occasional Lafayette Power Polls focusing on U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, it’s that voters are not in love with him.
Louisiana man pleads guilty to purchasing expensive cars in Jackson using stolen identities
Robinson is scheduled to be sentenced on February 19, 2025, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
Louisiana Homeowners Rank Last in Home Improvement Spending
Typically, home improvement spending declines during economic downturns, but the early days of the pandemic defied this trend. And while the unexpected surge began to slow in 2023 amid inflation
Louisiana National Guard opens multimillion-dollar Readiness Center
A new multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art Louisiana National Guard Readiness Center is now in operation on Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Louisianan National Guard Lake Charles Readiness Center on Friday morning.
5th grade student killed in ATV accident, sheriff says
The child’s family identified the victim as Reid Michael Briggs, a Vincent Settlement Elementary fifth grader who played baseball for Tornado Athletics. Reid had two brothers.
Amid national teacher shortage, Southern schools lead other regions in filling jobs, data show
When it came to why Southern schools faced challenges hiring for open positions, 63% blamed having too few candidates, while 71% pointed to a lack of qualified candidates applying.
Acadiana has its share of supposedly haunted places; here are a few you can visit.
Chere Coen, a former journalist and author of "Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana," takes readers on a journey into the supposed hauntings of some places in Acadiana.
Pineville man arrested for pornography involving juveniles
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - A Pineville man was arrested for seven counts of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13, according to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.
Louisiana Book Festival writing workshops are ready to demystify the writing process
Before the festival, there’s a day of writing workshops known as “WordShops” that are open to writers of all experience levels.
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson met with Louisiana officials as film tax credit uncertainty looms
This meeting comes after Arceneaux told KSLA the tax reform proposed by Landry could impact Louisiana's film tax credit.
'Comet of the century' visible in Louisiana, but may vanish forever. Here's when to see it.
You can see the bright bundle of ice and dust until Oct. 24 by using binoculars or a telescope in a dark environment, NASA said. It could be visible to the naked eye, though, if the sun heavily illuminates on the comet's tail.
Louisiana ranks in top 5 riskiest US states for trick-or-treaters, study says
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana ranks in the top five U.S. states with a high risk of trick-or-treaters being hit by a car.
Cool-air technology company Tigeraire challenges Sun Day Red, Tiger Woods' apparel logo
Louisiana-based Tigeraire says Tiger Woods and the owners of Sun Day Red golf apparel company improperly use a logo that violates the Tigeraire logo depicting a leaping tiger.
This national sports bar chain is looking to open a Lafayette location.
The company behind the Beef O’Brady’s brand and two others is seeking to open in Lafayette and two other south Louisiana markets.
Second Harvest hopes to reach rural Louisiana food deserts with new Lake Charles warehouse
Nonprofits, faced with longer distances and lower density, have struggled to find solutions for food insecurity in rural communities.
Coastal Carolina and Louisiana haven't played in 4 years. CCU's coach expects a 'rated R' game.
Oct. 19 will be the 1st time Coastal Carolina is set to take on Louisiana since the two were supposed to play each other in the 2020 Sun Belt Championship Game.
Governor’s Tax Package Seeks To Make Louisiana More Competitive
Louisiana would head into 2025 with a more competitive tax code if Governor Jeff Landry's proposed tax package is enacted in the upcoming November special session.
Plan to elevate up to 3,500 homes advances in this flood-prone area of Louisiana
The $1.3 billion plan is targeting homes and other structures in three Louisiana parishes. Not all of the money is in place.
Broken Records And Revolving Doors: Spinning The College Presidency
Commentary from 13 college presidents paints a picture of an extraordinarily complex (and growing) set of challenges, demands, and expectations facing those in the role.
Leonard Fournette expresses interest in coaching role at LSU
Wilson recruited Fournette to LSU and was his position coach for his first 2 seasons on campus. That includes Fournette’s legendary 2015 season, which saw him rush for 1,953 yards and 22 touchdowns in just 12 games. That still stands as the best single-season rushing total in LSU history.
SWLA firefighters undergo wildfire training amid drought conditions
As Southwest Louisiana experiences a moderate to severe drought, firefighters from around the area gathered for wildfire training.
Louisiana's Mark Anderson exits 'The Golden Bachelorette,' but will fans see him again?
Although his daughter, Kelsey Anderson, found love on ABC's "The Bachelor," Mark Anderson left "The Golden Bachelorette" Wednesday night alone. But have fans of "The Bachelor" franchise seen the last of the Army veteran, 57, who lives in Leesville? Maybe not.
Explaining the amendment to the Louisiana Constitution on the November 5 election ballot
Louisiana voters will have a chance to change their Constitution with an amendment in the Nov. 5 election. Here's an explanation of the amendment.