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Louisiana Tech University Joins Sun Belt Conference

News Summary Louisiana Tech University has accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, with the transition set to…

1 week ago

Jean Lafitte Prepares for Mayoral Election Amid Changes

News Summary Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, is set to elect a new mayor on October 11, 2023, following the exit of…

1 week ago

Louisiana Implements New Hands-Free Driving Law

News Summary Starting August 1, Louisiana's new hands-free driving law will prohibit drivers from using handheld devices while operating a…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana Faces Growing Child Care Affordability Crisis

News Summary In Louisiana, families are struggling to cope with escalating child care costs, averaging $7,600 annually for two children.…

2 weeks ago

Governor Landry Appoints Michael Hare as New CPRA Director

News Summary Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Michael Hare as the executive director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration…

2 weeks ago

Gray Media Expands in Louisiana with KATC-TV Acquisition

News Summary Gray Media, Inc. has announced its acquisition of KATC-TV in Lafayette, Louisiana, solidifying its presence in all seven…

2 weeks ago

Stolen Van Chase Ends in Crash, Driver Critically Injured

News Summary A police pursuit of a stolen van in Baton Rouge escalated dramatically on July 7, 2025, resulting in…

2 weeks ago

Scheduled Power Outage in Broussard, Louisiana

News Summary Residents of Broussard, Louisiana, are informed about a scheduled power outage on July 9, 2025, set to last…

2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to Revisit Louisiana’s Congressional Map Dispute

News Summary The U.S. Supreme Court has mandated further arguments regarding Louisiana's congressional map, which has been under legal scrutiny…

3 weeks ago