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11-Foot-Alligator Caught in New Orleans Neighborhood
An alligator, roughly 11 feet long and weighing about 300 lbs was euthanized yesterday after being seen roaming through a neighborhood in New Orleans near City Park.
John Schneider Holding Annual Bo's Extravaganza July 18-19
John Schneider's annual birthday celebration at his studios in Holden, Louisiana is back.
LDH: July 3rd Louisiana COVID-19 Update
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Friday, July 3rd.
East Baton Rouge Parish Mandates 'No Mask, No Service' Policy
Beginning at noon today (07/03/20) East Baton Rouge Parish is mandating a "No mask, no service" policy at all area businesses.
Edwards Urging State to Not Repeat Mistakes of Memorial Day
Governor Edwards says our current escalation in COVID cases began almost exactly two weeks after Memorial Day and he wants residents to avoid a repeat for the 4th of July.
Louisiana Governor's Office Staffer Positive for COVID-19
A staffer in the press office of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has tested positive for COVID-19.
Televised Math Instructions to air on LPB
As a father of two girls in elementary school, I think this is an incredibly cool move by the Louisiana Department of Education.
No Plans For Louisiana Mask Mandate… Yet
On the heels of Baton Rouge passing a mask mandate, the governor spoke about the possibility of the entire state doing the same.
WATCH: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Louisiana Highway
A dashcam caught the moment when a small plane makes an emergency landing on a Louisiana highway after experiencing engine trouble.
Calcasieu River Closed for Repairs This July 4th
The river is closed at the Saltwater Barrier while repairs are being made to the gates.
Youth Baseball Tournament Goes on in Louisiana Despite Pandemic
Many parents expressed concerns about COVID-19 safety even as the games got underway yesterday.
Nungesser Appeals to Trump for Help for Seafood Industry
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser talks about a letter he recently wrote to President Donald Trump, asking for federal aid for the state's ailing seafood industry.