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Louisiana Residents Keeping Wasps Away With Paper Bags
Are you having a problem with wasps at your house? If so, you might want to try this simple paper bag trick to keep them away. But, does it actually work?
Longtime Baton Rouge Sportscaster Announces Retirement from WAFB
Schneider first made an appearance on WAFB in 1981 as a student at LSU.
New Orleans, Louisiana Hosting 6th Annual National Fried Chicken Festival
The best chefs in the game will put their own unique spin on the Souths most iconic dish. We got the details and your tickets!
Road Rage Shooting on I-20 in Texas Leaves Louisiana Woman Dead
Truck driver allegedly opens fire on car on I-20, killing Baton Rouge woman.
6 Flags New Orleans Then And Now
It's hard to believe that its been 17 years since 6 Flags New Orleans closed forever. See what it looked like in it's glory days to now.
LA Celebrity Helps Young Boy’s Dream Birthday Party Come True
A Louisiana celebrity gave a young fan an experience he will never forget.
$15,000 Reward for Information About Who Started Wildfires
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is offering a cash reward of up to $15,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for starting the large wildfires that have plagued the southwestern part of the state.
Baton Rouge Police 'Brave Cave' Tactics Lead to FBI Investigation
The investigation comes amid a growing number of disturbing headlines and lawsuits against the department over the treatment of detainees, including strip-searching a grandmother.
Ringling Bros. Circus To Open in Louisiana Without Animals
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will kick off their 2023 North American Tour in Bossier City, Louisiana. The animals that long-defined "The Greatest Show on Earth" will be conspicuously absent from the production.
Feld Entertainment, which owns the circus brand, canceled the popular attraction in 2017, following protests at venues where the circus would be held. Th...
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Helicopter Gets Stuck Under Overpass in Louisiana
A photo of a helicopter, being transported on a flat trailer, got stuck under an overpass and it created a traffic nightmare to end the work week.
2 Louisiana Agencies Offer A Large Reward to Solve Fires
State officials are now offering major reward money for information about fires in our state.
Louisiana Lottery Reveals Where Winning Tickets Were Purchased
The Louisiana Lottery is reporting some big wins in Powerball, Mega Millions, and some high dollar scratch-off wins too. Here's where the winners are.
Is Louisiana's Record Low Unemployment Rate Too Low For Employers
Louisiana's unemployment hit a new record low on Tuesday at 3.3%. While great for workers, employers are struggling to find new employees.
Lafayette Approves Buying Beer Early On Sunday
If you'd like to buy or sell beer in Lafayette early on Sundays, you can now. The Lafayette City and Parish Councils approved the joint ordinance to allow the sale or purchase of low-content alcohol at the September 19 meeting.
Alleged Child Rapist Who 'Died' in Louisiana Is Busted in Georgia
A man wanted for the statutory rape of a child in North Carolina faked his own death in a "kayaking accident" in Louisiana before being arrested in Georgia.
Louisiana Blue Cross Blue Shield Policyholders Angry Over Sale
Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana announced earlier this year a desire to sell the non-profit health insurance company to Elevance Health, a for-profit provider. Policyholders are letting the Louisiana Department of Insurance know they aren't happy about it.
Giraffe Seized by Feds From Private Louisiana Zoo
A private Louisiana zoo is crying foul after federal regulators swooped in last week and seized an ailing giraffe.
Can You Be 'Too Old' to Drive in Louisiana?
As the population ages more and more Louisiana drivers will have to make adjustments if they want to keep their license to drive.
Powerball Confirms Louisiana Winner in Wednesday's Drawing
The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed that a $50,000 Powerball winning ticket was sold in the state for Wednesday's drawing.
Door Falls From Military Plane While Over North Louisiana Town
A door fell from a B52 plane while it was flying over Louisiana, and the door was located by police.