![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Research estimates over 1.5 million Louisiana residents to be owed tax refund](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/57167631.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Research estimates over 1.5 million Louisiana residents to be owed tax refund
According to research by financial technology company SmartAsset, just over 1.5 million taxpayers in the state will be owed a refund
![Report: Louisiana 2nd highest rate of food insecurity and plagued by food deserts](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/12/GettyImages-487634433.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Louisiana 2nd highest rate of food insecurity and plagued by food deserts
A report out of Loyola University in New Orleans says Louisiana has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the country
![Cameron Sterling, son of Alton Sterling, charged with first-degree rape](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/01/Baton-Rouge-police-badge-photo-wikipedia.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cameron Sterling, son of Alton Sterling, charged with first-degree rape
Baton Rouge Police say the 18-year-old son of Alton Sterling has been arrested and faces a charge of first-degree rape.
![Gas Prices Continue to Fall through Holidays](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/02/gas-getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gas Prices Continue to Fall through Holidays
The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline continues it’s descent as it currently sits at $2.10 per gallon.
![Overdose deaths on the rise in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/04/Medicine-into-bottle.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Overdose deaths on the rise in Louisiana
New CDC data indicates drug overdose deaths rose 12% in Louisiana from 2016 to 2017.
![Lafourche Humane Society president arrested on animal cruelty charges](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2010/12/Animal-Shelter-Getty1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafourche Humane Society president arrested on animal cruelty charges
After law enforcement made the discovery of more than a dozen horses that all appeared to be emaciated on her property Pamela George and John Gautreaux, have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
![LDH makes six recommendations for combating opioid overdose deaths](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/06/Screen-Shot-2012-06-18-at-1.54.31-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
LDH makes six recommendations for combating opioid overdose deaths
The Louisiana Health Department has released six recommendations in the fight against the opioid epidemic
![New anti-gas-tax ads to begin airing this weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/146224083.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New anti-gas-tax ads to begin airing this weekend
A Koch Brothers backed conservative advocacy group will begin airing anti-gas tax ads on social media and at gas station video screens across the state this weekend
![1 in 3 Americans experiencing “festive burnout”](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2018/11/GettyImages-881050194.jpg?w=980&q=75)
1 in 3 Americans experiencing “festive burnout”
A recent survey found that 1 in 3 Americans suffers from “festive burnout” due to the holidays being a stressful time.
Son of South Louisiana serial killer Derrick Todd Lee charged with negligent homicide
The son of south Louisiana serial killer Derrick Todd Lee has been charged with negligent homicide in the shooting death of a 16-year-old East Feliciana High School student.
![House Republicans reportedly considering rolling back sales tax](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/02/ThinkstockPhotos-122486570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Republicans reportedly considering rolling back sales tax
Some House Republicans are discussing legislation for the next session that would roll back the .45 percent sales tax passed in June because of a rosier than expected revenue forecast for the state.
![Governor Edwards sounds the alarm over food bank shortages](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/foodnet5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards sounds the alarm over food bank shortages
Governor Edwards is putting out a call to action for Louisiana citizens to start stocking their local food banks for the holidays
![Kennedy pushes back gov’s race announcement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/John-Kennedy-Facebook-e1481425039848.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kennedy pushes back gov’s race announcement
Senator John Kennedy is delaying his announcement on whether or not he’ll run for governor until Monday, citing travel issues.
![Early voting tanks for Sec. of State run-off](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2017/08/louisiana-state-flag.png?w=980&q=75)
Early voting tanks for Sec. of State run-off
Early voting numbers for the Secretary of State’s election run-off set for December 8th is off to a rough start, with a huge drop off relative to the historic participation levels in the last mid-term.
![Coach O believes the SEC will do the right thing regarding postgame scuffle with A&M](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2018/10/GettyImages-856067046.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Coach O believes the SEC will do the right thing regarding postgame scuffle with A&M
LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says some unprofessional acts occurred after the seven-overtime loss to Texas A-and-M. Coach O spoke with the ESPN Radio show "Off the Bench" in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Alexandria.
![Bayou Bridge Pipeline trial begins today in St. Martinville](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/04/Basin-Bridge.png?w=980&q=75)
Bayou Bridge Pipeline trial begins today in St. Martinville
A trial begins today in a case that’s delayed construction on a portion of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline after owners of land in St. Martinville says crews were illegally building, clearing trees and digging up land on their 32-acre property for nearly 60 days.
![Louisiana Christmas Tree Farm producer calls this a good season for their crop](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/11/GettyImages-876693076.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Christmas Tree Farm producer calls this a good season for their crop
Christmas tree farms are generally seeing a fair crop this year. And it is looking much better than the last couple of years.
![Early Voting begins Saturday for December 8th runoff](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/GettyImages-617792152.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Early Voting begins Saturday for December 8th runoff
Early voting begins Saturday at 8:30 AM for the December 8th election, which features the secretary of state’s runoff race.
![Crawfish industry growing, concern remains over white spot disease](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/809547541.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Crawfish industry growing, concern remains over white spot disease
Louisiana’s crawfish industry produces more than 300-million dollars a year, but there’s a dark cloud hovering over producers.
![Thanksgiving Myth Debunked](http://townsquare.media/site/35/files/2018/11/GettyImages-1054749368.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Thanksgiving Myth Debunked
Although it’s a topic of conversation that pops up every Thanksgiving, clinical dietitian Grace Mansfield said the legend of the bird is a myth.