Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years for rape in Louisiana
The rapper Mystikal, nominated for multiple Grammy in the early 2000s, will serve 20 years in prison for raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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Homeschool leaders meet with Louisiana child welfare agency 4 MIN READ
By Misty Castile | The Center Square Homeschool advocacy groups and Louisiana officials met with the state’s Department of Children and Family Services la...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Cameron Parish facilities close ahead of storm
Due to the impending tropical weather expected to impact Southwest Louisiana, all Cameron Parish facilities will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The Pol...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Despite outcry, most Louisiana school districts can afford teacher stipends, auditor says
Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack told lawmakers Tuesday that most school districts have enough extra money to weather the $168 million funding c...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Cam Jordan explains why he returned to the Saints for one final season, what changed
Noel, 9, Tank, 11, and Chacha Chanel, 5, join their father New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan on the podium during a press conference at the Sai...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
New Orleans area officials prep for major rain event as storm forms near Texas coast
A Gulf disturbance could become Tropical Storm Arthur by Wednesday, threatening heavy rain and flooding across the Louisiana coast and New Orleans area.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years for rape: report
Rapper Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman in his Louisiana home.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Scot Pilié
Scot Pilié is excited to serve as WDSU Chief Meteorologist. Pilié is a lifelong New Orleanian who has been doing weather in Louisiana since 2016.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Tracking PTC One: Interactive storm radar, latest cone and impacts
PTC One will strengthen into Tropical Storm Arthur by Wednesday, bringing heavy rain to Louisiana the next several days.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Dangerous flash flooding continues as Louisiana braces for what could be Tropical Storm Arthur
Potential Tropical Cyclone One continues to bring dangerous flooding to portions of Louisiana and Texas. A Tropical Storm Warning has now been issued for...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Potential Tropical Cyclone One likely to flood portions of Texas, Louisiana, forecasters say
Tracking the Tropics: PTC1 could bring heavy rainfall to Texas, Louisiana
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape: Reports
Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape in Louisiana.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Mystikal Arrested for Rape, Domestic Violence in Louisiana
Mystikal stands accused of rape again in Louisiana ... and he's back behind bars after a weekend arrest.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
How LCTC is helping build the workforce supporting Louisiana’s infrastructure boom
From data centers and energy facilities to industrial plants and transportation projects, Louisiana is investing heavily in the infrastructure needed to supp...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Australian woman charged with voting illegally in Louisiana, could face 5 years in prison
An Australian woman was charged with voting illegally in Louisiana and could face up to 5 years in prison.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Gulf disturbance expected to make landfall near LA-TX line as Tropical Storm Arthur, NHC says
A tropical storm watch that includes Louisiana is in effect as a disturbance is likely to become Tropical Storm Arthur.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Louisiana school leaders confused over Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to cut school funding for stipends
Louisiana school leaders remain confused about the details of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to shift $168 million from school district operations into teacher st...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
LPCD wins technology award at state event
The Lafayette Parish Communication District received the 2025 Technology Leadership Award at the recent 2026 Louisiana APCO/NENA Symposium in Bossier City, L...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years for rape in Louisiana
The rapper Mystikal, nominated for multiple Grammy in the early 2000s, will serve 20 years in prison for raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Homeschool leaders meet with Louisiana child welfare agency 4 MIN READ
By Misty Castile | The Center Square Homeschool advocacy groups and Louisiana officials met with the state’s Department of Children and Family Services la...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Cameron Parish facilities close ahead of storm
Due to the impending tropical weather expected to impact Southwest Louisiana, all Cameron Parish facilities will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The Pol...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Despite outcry, most Louisiana school districts can afford teacher stipends, auditor says
Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack told lawmakers Tuesday that most school districts have enough extra money to weather the $168 million funding c...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Cam Jordan explains why he returned to the Saints for one final season, what changed
Noel, 9, Tank, 11, and Chacha Chanel, 5, join their father New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan on the podium during a press conference at the Sai...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
New Orleans area officials prep for major rain event as storm forms near Texas coast
A Gulf disturbance could become Tropical Storm Arthur by Wednesday, threatening heavy rain and flooding across the Louisiana coast and New Orleans area.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years for rape: report
Rapper Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman in his Louisiana home.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Scot Pilié
Scot Pilié is excited to serve as WDSU Chief Meteorologist. Pilié is a lifelong New Orleanian who has been doing weather in Louisiana since 2016.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Tracking PTC One: Interactive storm radar, latest cone and impacts
PTC One will strengthen into Tropical Storm Arthur by Wednesday, bringing heavy rain to Louisiana the next several days.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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