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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: Cajun Boats

For years, the Lafourche Parish town of Lockport had been saving its historic boats and teaching the art of traditional boat building.

The Difference Between Étouffée And Gumbo

Étouffée tends to highlight shellfish like shrimp in a roux-based sauce, while gumbo features a wider range of ingredients that almost always includes okra.

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.

'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.

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.

House leader Steve Scalise stumps nationally for Republicans and in Louisiana for reelection

Scalise faces four challengers for his New Orleans area seat. Three have raised no money and the lone Democrat faces an uphill battle.

Energy summit highlights Louisiana’s rise in energy production, carbon capture industry

Louisiana elected officials and industry leaders are trying to put the state at the forefront of energy production and rising industries aimed at cutting emissions.

Will it be a cold or warm winter in Louisiana this year? What to expect with LaNiña at play.

Louisiana will likely experience a warmer and drier winter this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2024-2025 winter outlook released Thursday.

Work begins on restoration project aimed at elevating homes, businesses

Over on Winnie Street, a quaint white house with green trim and brick features is getting an upgrade. The building will be elevated about seven feet to make it more resilient. On Wednesday, federal, state and local officials broke ground on a Southwest Coastal Louisiana Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration project.

Chuck Fest turns 10

A decade-long tradition of local music, culture and camaraderie is being continued from noon till midnight Saturday at the 10th anniversary of Chuck Fest. The festival began as a celebration for a local downtown restaurant and has evolved into a free,

13 places to visit for a Halloween haunt in Louisiana...If you're brave enough

With Halloween right around the corner, whether you believe in the paranormal or not, it can be fun to indulge in tales of ghosts and haunted places. Brave souls, thrill-seekers and macabre enthusiasts may even go as far as venturing to some of Louisiana's allegedly haunted locations in pursuit of a fright this Halloween season.

50 Cent meets with La. governor

Posts on some of rapper 50 Cent’s social media accounts indicate there was a meeting in Baton Rouge involving him, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux.

Work to begin on raising Calcasieu home as part of flood mitigation project

Billions of dollars are available to help reduce homeowners' risk of flooding, It's part of the SW Coastal Louisiana Storm Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration Project

Gov. Jeff Landry meets with rapper '50 Cent'

BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry met with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on Wednesday. According to tweets from the governor, Jackson and Landry met because "Louisiana is lucky to have someone like [Jackson] investing in our economy."

What’s going on with Alabama and Tennessee? Coaches who faced them weigh in

The Third Saturday in October rivalry is back, though both teams haven't played their best of late. What does it mean for Saturday?

Power restored in northwest Louisiana after overnight outage

SWEPCO crews restored power to thousands of customers in the southern region of the ArkLaTex overnight, just as the temperature was dropping.

Louisiana town's five-term mayor faces rematch against candidate arrested over alleged felony

Donaldsonville residents will face a choice for mayor in this election between two-decade incumbent Leroy Sullivan and challenger Glenn Price, who was arrested last week for allegedly purchasing stolen copper wire and selling it for more than $25,

UFC to New Orleans? Dustin Poirier, Louisiana commission indicate discussions ongoing

The UFC could be headed to New Orleans for the first time since 2015, according to state records and comments by Dustin Poirier.

Louisiana’s newly configured public defender board rejects Landry administration pay plan

Compensation for attorneys who run local public defender offices will remain the same, in spite of a months-long effort from Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration to change their pay scale.

Louisiana residents are turning to these new generators during storms. Concerns have emerged.

So-called "whole home generators" have gained increasing popularity in Louisiana for a power backup as hurricanes have slammed the state in recent years and knocked out electricity for days or even weeks.

Louisiana vs. Coastal Carolina Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

At a new Louisiana food fest, you know shrimp are local because the shrimpers are there too

The Louisiana Seafood Festival / Shrimp Aid brings together chefs, musicians and coastal advocates to showcase the local catch and raise awareness of the plight faced by local shrimpers.

College Football Picks: Expert Predictions for Every Game in Week 8

Week 8 of 2024 college football season features 59 games, and Athlon Sports is back with predictions and picks for every contest. The eighth full weekend of the '24 season started on Tuesday with New Mexico State beating Louisiana Tech in overtime,

Coastal Carolina hosts Louisiana for Homecoming

CONWAY, S.C. – The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers return to Conway for their annual Homecoming game on Saturday afternoon as the Chants play host to Louisiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

Louisiana State Police investigating deadly three-car crash in Tangipahoa Parish

Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly three-car crash on LA Highway 1064 in Tangipahoa Parish.

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