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
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Tornado Warning in effect for parts of Mississippi, Washington Parish
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of Mississippi and Washington Parish. The warning, which includes Tylertown and Lexie, Mi...
May 6, 2026Open source
Cleo Fields urges voters to fight back as legislature prepares to redraw his district
The Democratic congressman, whose seat in Washington is on the verge of being eliminated, urged Baton Rouge residents to “vote like crazy” and pack the C...
May 8, 2026Open source
US Senate confirms Louisiana nominees for U.S attorney, energy regulator and more
WASHINGTON – Zachary Keller was confirmed by the Senate Monday evening as U.S. Attorney for much of Louisiana, along with two other candidates from Louisiana.
May 19, 2026Open source
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry does cookie diplomacy in Greenland as Trump’s envoy
WASHINGTON — Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederick Nielson on Monday told Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, the president’s special envoy to Arctic territo...
May 18, 2026Open source
Former LSU teammates Flau’jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow share neat moment during 1st WNBA faceoff
Former LSU women’s basketball teammates Aneesah Morrow and Flau’jae Johnson shared a brief, viral moment in their first WNBA game against each other on S...
May 11, 2026Open source
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
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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
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
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
Firefighters on scene of commercial fire in Carencro
Carencro Fire Department is on the scene of a commercial fire on Thoroughbred Drive in Lafayette Parish. Lafayette Fire Department is assisting, according to...
May 11, 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
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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Port Barre is in Saint Landry County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
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Your comments have spoken: Here are the Louisiana bookstores locals love
Louisiana locals shouted out their favorite independent bookstores in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and beyond. We made a list of them.
May 29, 2026Open source
You've seen the viral sprinkle 'dot cakes.' Here's where to find them in south Louisiana.
Looking for the viral sprinkle ‘dot cakes’ around Louisiana? Several bakeries and businesses around Baton Rouge and New Orleans are hopping on the trend....
May 29, 2026Open source
How Louisiana Industry is Using CCS
Louisiana’s oil and gas industry has helped power the state’s economy since 1901, driving workforce growth and providing opportunities for local communit...
May 29, 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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