![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)
![Oak Grove Police Officer Arrested on Rape Allegations, Resigns](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/handcuffs-on-black-closed-Staff-photo-by-Ken-Romero.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oak Grove Police Officer Arrested on Rape Allegations, Resigns
An Oak Grove police officer has resigned following his arrest on charges of rape on a teenager.
![US Census: More People Living in Coastal Counties & Parishes](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Grand-Isle-Louisiana-getty-images1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
US Census: More People Living in Coastal Counties & Parishes
A US Census Bureau report says coastal counties and parishes along the Gulf of Mexico have seen an increase of 3 million people, or 24.5%, between 2000 and 2016.
![State Police Seeking Federal School Safety Grants](http://townsquare.media/site/35/files/2018/05/Louisiana-State-Police-Patch-Facebook1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Police Seeking Federal School Safety Grants
Louisiana State Police has applied for two federal grants to fund improvements to school safety after a series of school shootings earlier this year.
![Report: Gasoline Demand Nearing All-time High Causes Higher Prices](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/06/160694436.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Gasoline Demand Nearing All-time High Causes Higher Prices
A government report says gasoline demand is nearing an all-time high and that’s causing prices to rise at the pump.
![LDH Collects Fines from 5 Companies that Manage Care for Medicaid](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/12/Medicaid.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDH Collects Fines from 5 Companies that Manage Care for Medicaid
The Louisiana Department of Health has fined five private companies $50,000 dollars each for failing to provide accurate information for where Medicaid recipients can access their care.
![3 Riverboat Casinos Show Interest in Moving on Land](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/04/114468606.jpg?w=980&q=75)
3 Riverboat Casinos Show Interest in Moving on Land
The gaming control board estimates nearly 22,000 jobs are tied to the riverboat casino industry in the state.
![Former Governor Edwin Edwards Turns 91 Today](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/03/Edwin-Edwards-Baton-Rouge-Press-Club-announcement-KATC-e1395077599494.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Governor Edwin Edwards Turns 91 Today
One of the most colorful characters in Louisiana political lore says he’s in good spirits and good health and looking forward to moving forward in life with his third wife, 39-year-old Trina Edwards and son Eli.
![Documentary Examines 2014 N.I. Shooting of Handcuffed Black Man (VIDEO)](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/12/Victor-White-III-photo-courtesy-KATC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Documentary Examines 2014 N.I. Shooting of Handcuffed Black Man (VIDEO)
Investigation Discovery aired a two-hour documentary Monday night called “Sugar Town,” which examined the controversial death of Victor White the Third.
![Long Range Hurricane Forecast Still Calls for Below Average Season](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/05/121722218.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Long Range Hurricane Forecast Still Calls for Below Average Season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers continue to predict a below average season.
![How are 2017 Criminal Justice Reforms Working in Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/GettyImages-653732384.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How are 2017 Criminal Justice Reforms Working in Louisiana?
The Department of Corrections is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the 2017 criminal justice reforms that saw Louisiana lose its title as the incarceration capital of the world.
![Time Capsule Found under Confederate Monument Opened in Nola](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/08/Time-Capsule-courtesy-of-Lt.-Governors-Office.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Time Capsule Found under Confederate Monument Opened in Nola
A time capsule has been uncovered in New Orleans as the result of the removal of a pedestal that once carried a statue of P.G.T. Beauregard.
![AG Jeff Landry: ‘If I run, I’ll beat Edwards’ (AUDIO)](http://townsquare.media/site/35/files/2016/09/Jeff-Landry-as-Attorney-General-Facebook-e1469743958477.jpg?w=980&q=75)
AG Jeff Landry: ‘If I run, I’ll beat Edwards’ (AUDIO)
In an interview with USA Today Network's Greg Hillburn, Attorney General Jeff Landry says “there is no doubt if I run I’ll beat John Bel Edwards, and you can tell him that.”
![Louisiana Child Care Program Receiving $39 Million Grant](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2018/05/GettyImages-52077072.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Child Care Program Receiving $39 Million Grant
The Louisiana Department of Education is removing 4,500 children from a waiting list seeking to enroll in a child care program.
![Switchblades Legalized Across Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/08/Rep-Mark-Wright.png?w=980&q=75)
Switchblades Legalized Across Louisiana
The devices have been banned for decades.
![Two Mississippi Casinos Begin Taking Sports Bets](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/03/83810064.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Mississippi Casinos Begin Taking Sports Bets
Louisiana residents can go to Mississippi to place bets on sporting events starting today.
![Climatologist: 3rd Month of Hurricane Season May Bring More Storms](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2018/07/GettyImages-82778346.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Climatologist: 3rd Month of Hurricane Season May Bring More Storms
Three storms have been named so far and State Climatologist Barry Keim predicts an increase in storms towards the end of this month.
![HUD Approves Expansion of Restore Louisiana Reimbursements](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2017/07/GettyImages-589932060.jpg?w=980&q=75)
HUD Approves Expansion of Restore Louisiana Reimbursements
HUD has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request to increase reimbursements on RESTORE grants to 100 percent, which means more federal assistance for homeowners who suffered flood damage in 2016.
![Climatologist: Thunderstorm Activity Expected Through Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2012/04/124828877.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Climatologist: Thunderstorm Activity Expected Through Friday
An approaching cold front is destabilizing the atmosphere, bringing thunderstorm activity to the forecast for parts of Louisiana today.
![Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year Announced](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/05/GettyImages-96493188.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year Announced
The Principal of the Year honor goes to Dr. Eric Davis of Wossman High School in the City of Monroe School District. Spencer Kiper of Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier City picked up the award for Teacher of the Year.
![Rep. Mike Johnson Running to Lead Congress’ Largest Conservative Caucus](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Mike-Johnson-Facebook-e1481426247313.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rep. Mike Johnson Running to Lead Congress’ Largest Conservative Caucus
Northwest Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is throwing his hat in the ring to be the next Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee.