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OMV Employee Arrested for Overcharging Customers
25-year-old Dequsha Ingram of Sunshine was charged after a Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles supervisor reported possible fraudulent charges to police.
U.S. Rep. Abraham Pushes for SNAP Work Requirements
A conference committee has started discussions on a new Farm Bill on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pushing for major reforms to food stamp eligibility.
Miles, Manning Headline 2019 LA Sports Hall of Fame Class
Manning will join his father Archie in enshrinement after one of the most dominant stretches at quarterback in NFL history.
LSU’s New Admission Policy Receiving Criticism
There’s controversy about LSU’s decision to adopt a holistic review when considering applications from new students.
Governor Edwards Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Gordon
Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Gordon.
Louisiana Workforce Commission Gives its State of Labor on Labor Day
On this Labor Day, the percentage of unemployed workers is less than last year.
Tropical Storm Gordon Eyeing Louisiana-Mississippi Coast
Southeast Louisiana is under a tropical storm warning as tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 36 hours.
La. Transportation Secretary Concerned About Continued Federal Money
Louisiana recently announced an additional $80 million in federal transportation dollars, but Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says the days of the state getting extra money from the feds for road improvements might stop.
Labor Day Weekend Marking 10-year Anniversary of Hurricane Gustav
Saturday marked the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Gustav making landfall near Cocodrie with 105 mile-per-hour winds.
LA Wallet App Has New Options
Now, Louisiana residents who’ve purchased the app that features a digital copy of your driver’s license will be able to verify the suspension status, whether or not someone is of the legal age from across the room, if they agree to it.
Shrimp and Petroleum Festival kicks off in Morgan City
The oldest chartered harvest festival in the Bayou State is underway in St. Mary Parish.
Tips on Making Sure Your Child Gets Enough Sleep for School
Schools are back in session and for some students getting enough sleep is already a problem.
I-10 Corridor Expansion Public Meetings
The department of transportation is preparing to widen Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge to three lanes, which will require the state to buy at least 17 homes and four businesses.
Synthetic Marijuana Batch in Lake Charles Cause for Uptick in Hospitalizations
In the past week, southwest Louisiana authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it.
Movie Trail to be Tourist Attraction for Louisiana Visitors
The Bayou State is home to the production of many famous movies and television programs, and the state wants to make it easier for tourists to scope out where those films were shot with a movie trail.
Mississippi Legislature Approves State Lottery, Could Impact Louisiana Finances
Mississippi’s legislature has approved a state lottery that could end up taking a bite out of Louisiana lottery revenues that fund K-12 education.
Delinquent Parents Given Second Chance with New DCFS Program
DCFS is offering a second chance to delinquent dads and moms who’ve had their driver’s license revoked for not paying child support.
LSU, Oschner Set To Take Over University Health Hospitals In Shreveport, Monroe
The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been agreed to and should become effective October 1st.
Hurricane Katrina: Thirteen Years Later
Today marks the 13th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which slammed into southeast Louisiana as a Category three storm, killing over 1,000 people along the Gulf Coast and leaving much of New Orleans area under water for days.
Louisiana Forestry up Despite Paper Being Down
Despite the digital revolution taking reading off the pages of paperbacks and onto the screens of tablet, the Forestry Industry continues to grow in Louisiana.