Hammond police officer arrested, accused of participating in cockfighting, officials say
A Hammond, Louisiana, police officer was arrested in connection with cockfighting activities, according to Hammond city officials.
May 27, 2026Open source
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Feisty race for Louisiana Supreme Court pits two Republicans from northshore
The race for an open seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court has turned bitter as two northshore judges vie for Republican votes in a closed-party race to decide...
May 11, 2026Open source
Flash Flood Warning is in effect
FFWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Ascension Parish in southeastern Louisiana... E...
May 8, 2026Open source
Meet the 3 Republicans running for Louisiana’s education board in the May 16 election
Republican voters will choose either Joseph Cao, Mike Hollis, or Ellie Schroder to represent District 1, which includes St. Tammany Parish and parts of Orlea...
May 2, 2026Open source
Shooting suspects sought by Tangipahoa deputies
Unidentified men allegedly opened fire on two vehicles Saturday in Hammond
May 3, 2026Open source
Flash Flood Warning expires for St. Charles, St. John's parishes
The warning issued by the National Weather Service expired at 11 p.m. Monday.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Louisiana announces $3.6 billion AI data center near Boyce
Governor Jeff Landry and other Louisiana leaders announced the groundbreaking of a $3.6 billion Applied Digital AI factory campus near Boyce in Rapides Parish.
May 27, 2026Open source
Louisiana wants $50 million for fortified roofs. Here’s how it could help insurance rates.
Louisiana state lawmakers appear poised to pass a bill that would add significantly more money to the grant program that gives Louisiana homeowners $10,000 e...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana voters reject all five constitutional amendments. See results, what it means now.
The results also mean that the city of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish will not get its own school district, and that the mandatory retirement age for...
May 17, 2026Open source
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana, unable to convince voters that he deserv...
May 17, 2026Open source
Man arrested in deadly Beech Street stabbing, police say
The Baton Rouge Police Department says one man is behind bars after his arrest in connection to a deadly stabbing.
May 12, 2026Open source
ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ is reportedly coming to Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut
Coach Lane Kiffin’s LSU football program has another high-profile season opener this coming season at home against Clemson, and ESPN wants its signature co...
May 12, 2026Open source
Advocates back latest master plan for downtown Baton Rouge: ‘A place we can all call home’
Plan Baton Rouge III, the third part of a master plan for downtown Baton Rouge, was unveiled at a Downtown Development District meeting where attendees voice...
May 12, 2026Open source
Mayor’s proposed raises for Baton Rouge city workers stir concerns over pension system stability
Some conservative members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council fear that Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ sweeping raises for city-parish workers could harm t...
May 12, 2026Open source
Chicken wing lovers to unite for a good cause: Wing Wars of Acadiana returns
Wing Wars of Acadiana is back at Parc International in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Gifting Grace Proj...
May 12, 2026Open source
Silver Alert: Assistance needed locating missing Opelousas man
The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for 81-year-old Lee Darbonne.
May 12, 2026Open source
Historic building collapses overnight
The old Coburn's Supply building near the corner of Second and Grant streets collapsed overnight, just as a bill was moving through the legislature that migh...
May 12, 2026Open source
Baton Rouge high school celebrates 10 years of dual diploma program
GEO Next Generation High School is celebrating 10 years of operation in Louisiana’s capital city, where students can earn a high school diploma and a colle...
May 12, 2026Open source
One more wet day before turning dry
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One more day of widespread rain and storms is ahead before conditions dry out and temperatures heat back up.
May 11, 2026Open source
Gov. Landry orders flags at half-staff in honor of Mall of Louisiana victim
Gov. Jeff Landry orders flags at half-staff to honor Martha Elizabeth Odom.
May 8, 2026Open source
Waterfront resort home with luxurious amenities in Slidell is listed at $3.7 million
Explore the exquisite features and amenities of a stunning waterfront resort estate in Slidell, Louisiana, listed for $3.7 million.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
Highway 22 fully reopens after propane leak near Madisonville restaurant
The 150-gallon propane tank leak was first reported around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Louisiana State Police.
May 8, 2026Open source
So, After All of Ketanji Brown Jackson's Whining About the Voting Rights Act Decision, She Did This...
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissents on Voting Rights Act ruling; Supreme Court upholds Louisiana map decision.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Kentwood is in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
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Louisiana has until the end of the summer to invest $20M in rural health innovation
A federal program created last year to provide relief for rural healthcare providers could also result in a $20 million windfall this summer for Louisiana’...
May 28, 2026Open source
Bill to cut down on appellate judges in New Orleans cleared by Legislature
Louisiana House members passed a bill Wednesday to trim two judges from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans.
May 28, 2026Open source
I-610 in New Orleans to briefly close as works starts on $9.5 million project, officials say
Interstate 610 in New Orleans will be closed in both directions this weekend as construction crews start on a $9.5 million roadwork improvement project, Loui...
May 28, 2026Open source
Louisiana lawmakers could send proposed congressional map to governor's desk today
Lawmakers are set to debate Senate Bill 121 Thursday, which is a proposed congressional map that eliminates one of the state's Black majority districts.
May 28, 2026Open source
Louisiana announces $3.6 billion AI data center near Boyce
Governor Jeff Landry and other Louisiana leaders announced the groundbreaking of a $3.6 billion Applied Digital AI factory campus near Boyce in Rapides Parish.
May 27, 2026Open source
7 injured in Louisiana mass shooting, more hurt trying to escape
A late-night mass shooting outside a nightclub in a small Louisiana town on Sunday injured seven people, while even more individuals were hurt as they tried...
May 27, 2026Open source
Maryland woman describes ICE detention conditions in Louisiana
A woman from Maryland detained by ICE last year told News4 conditions are challenging inside the detention center where she’s been held since August.
May 27, 2026Open source
Louisiana restricts SNAP EBT card use to in-state and border-area purchases
Starting May 26, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their EBT cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisian...
May 24, 2026Open source
Louisiana Governor Heckled, Rejected During Tour of Greenland
Louisiana Gov. Brad Landry (R) took a break from throwing out tens of thousands of his constituents’ votes this week to take a little foray to Greenland…
May 20, 2026Open source
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