![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)
![Bunkie Family Arrested On Bomb Making Charges](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/RS9916_140270511-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bunkie Family Arrested On Bomb Making Charges
An entire family from Bunkie has been arrested on charges related to making pipe bombs.
![Dardenne Paints Grim Fiscal Picture For Lawmakers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Jay-Dardenne-Budget-Hearing-KPEL-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dardenne Paints Grim Fiscal Picture For Lawmakers
Dardenne says once again higher education and healthcare are on the chopping block.
![JPSO Charges McKnight Shooter With Manslaughter](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Ronald-Gasser-BG.jpg?w=980&q=75)
JPSO Charges McKnight Shooter With Manslaughter
Detective working the case have conducted 160 interviews and are working with 70 business owners to receive video footage.
![UPDATE: Second Arrest Made For Fatal Bourbon Street Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Bourbon-Street-Shooting-Suspects.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE: Second Arrest Made For Fatal Bourbon Street Shooting
NOPD Chief Michael Harrison says 20-year-olds Jordan Clay and Kavon Manuel have been charged with 2nd degree murder.
![LDH Says More Than 351,000 Louisianians Are Enrolled In Medicaid Under Expansion](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/01/125841436-e1480620193573.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDH Says More Than 351,000 Louisianians Are Enrolled In Medicaid Under Expansion
More than 8,600 Louisiana residents are receiving care for chronic conditions under the expansion of Medicaid.
![Mental Healthcare Reform Bill Passes US House](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Sen.-Bill-Cassidy-Photo-by-Alex-Wong-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mental Healthcare Reform Bill Passes US House
A bill co-authored by US Senator Bill Cassidy that seeks to reform mental healthcare has passed the US House and could receive Senate approval next week.
![Transportation Task Force Closing In On Tax Recommendations To Improve Roads](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/01/Highway.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Transportation Task Force Closing In On Tax Recommendations To Improve Roads
The Transportation Task Force meets today to further discuss recommendations on how to improve the states’ roads and bridge.
![Slowed Oil Production Not Likely To Lead To More Drilling In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/06/gas-pump.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Slowed Oil Production Not Likely To Lead To More Drilling In Louisiana
OPEC members have made the decision to slow crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day starting next year.
![Baton Rouge College Student Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Parents In Tennessee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/Joel-Michael-Guy-Jr-photo-from-The-Advocate-e1480539293344.png?w=980&q=75)
Baton Rouge College Student Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Parents In Tennessee
A Baton Rouge college student is under arrest for allegedly murdering and dismembering his parents in Tennessee.
![Wednesday Marks End Of 2016 Hurricane Season — The Most Active In 4 Years](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/121722218.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wednesday Marks End Of 2016 Hurricane Season — The Most Active In 4 Years
Today is the last day of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season which was the first one considered “above-normal” for the first time since 2012.
![Bossier Parish Foster Parent Arrested For Rape, Child Porn](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/Terral-Parfait-picture-from-ktbs-e1480532332535.png?w=980&q=75)
Bossier Parish Foster Parent Arrested For Rape, Child Porn
A Bossier Parish Air Force veteran is behind bars, accused of raping and sexually exploiting young boys in his foster care.
![AARP Foundation Announces $1 Million In Donations For Flood Recovery](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/08/Photo-by-John-Falcon.png?w=980&q=75)
AARP Foundation Announces $1 Million In Donations For Flood Recovery
The AARP Foundation announces one million dollars in donations are being used to assist older individuals impacted by the devastating August flood. Director of AARP Louisiana, Denise Bottcher, says the money went to 16 non-profit organizations who are assisting in the rebuilding efforts.
![LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Starting New Alzheimer’s Study](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/Pennington-Biomedical-Research-Center-Facebook-e1480513687472.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Starting New Alzheimer’s Study
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking for people to take part in a groundbreaking study that looks at ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
![Gov. Edwards Hopes Death Of Castro Leads Normalized Relations With Cuba](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/01/john-bel-edwards11.png?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards Hopes Death Of Castro Leads Normalized Relations With Cuba
Governor John Bel Edwards is hoping the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro will lead to more trade with the island nation.
![Lt. Gov. Concerned Latest Bourbon St. Shooting Will Impact Tourism](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/08/Louisiana-State-Police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lt. Gov. Concerned Latest Bourbon St. Shooting Will Impact Tourism
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is concerned about tourism dropping in New Orleans after the fatal shooting on Bourbon Street last weekend.
![Report: Louisiana Has Best Anti-trafficking Laws In U.S.](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/185194350.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Report: Louisiana Has Best Anti-trafficking Laws In U.S.
Louisiana ranks number one in the nation for the best anti-trafficking laws, according to the nonprofit organization Shared Hope International.
![Dept of Insurance: Shop Around For Insurance Coverage](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/RS3902_94805091.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dept of Insurance: Shop Around For Insurance Coverage
The Louisiana Department of Insurance urges families to compare rates for insurance and homeowners insurance to get the best protection.
![Powerball Jackpot Reaches $403 Million](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/168962459.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $403 Million
If there are any winners of Saturday's Powerball drawing, they are looking at a cash value of $243.8 million.
![Survey Finds Small Business Saturday Gaining Popularity](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/uisshop-01-e1480098383257.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey Finds Small Business Saturday Gaining Popularity
A recent survey shows more people than ever are aware of Small Business Saturday.
![OMV To Accept Some Cash Payments Beginning Dec. 5](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/DMV-Line-beforitsnews.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
OMV To Accept Some Cash Payments Beginning Dec. 5
Several legislators did not like the “no cash” policy as they complained not everyone carries credit or debit cards.