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Tech Ties In Season Opener Against the Colonels
Box Score THIBODAUX, La. - Louisiana Tech opens up the 2024 season with a tie against Nicholls. The Bulldogs took 16 shots with eight shots on goal but could not connect and forced a 0-0 tie against Nicholls in Thibodaux. In the first half, Tech had taken six shots and...
National referee shortage could impact future of high school sports
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High school sports season is right around the corner, but there is a growing problem - a major referee shortage. Athletic directors at all levels have seen a steady decline in sports officials in the last 20 years. “It’s tough to find officials because no...
Is Our Obsession With Politics Hurting Louisiana Children? A Child Psychologist Thinks So
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - We are currently living through a tense political moment, and that tension we feel appears to be affecting our kids, too. It's no secret that we are now a lot more politically aware than we ever have been before, and we're connected to so much more media these days it's very hard to escape it. But is that lack of freedom from everything political hurting our children?
Louisiana lawmaker accuses FBI of obstructing justice and destroying evidence during investigation into Trump shooting
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) is concerned the FBI botched its investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last month. The Louisiana Republican is a member of the bipartisan task force charged with probing the effort to kill Trump. He released a preliminary report based on roughly 20 hours of investigation into the […]
Week in Review: Aug. 12-16, Big Names Make a Name for Themselves in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — Despite being called a “Sportsman’s Paradise,” Louisiana isn’t particularly known for her love of the environment. Yet this week, Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves made a $100,000 donation to ensure that the Cajun coral reef in Grand Isle would continue to thrive. Graves has invested in 3d printed marine technology that will generate 10,000 square feet of living reef, in turn providing a home for all marine species up and down the food chain.
Biden’s $150M Cancer Pledge Clashes with Reality in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
NEW ORLEANS — In one of President Joe Biden’s first public appearances since ending his reelection campaign, he spoke on something very personal to him — cancer. But Louisiana’s Black activists say he still missed the point. Over the past decade, Biden has not shied from...
Louisiana Ranks In The Top 5 Poorest States In The USA
The economic landscape of the United States varies significantly from one state to another, influenced by factors such as industry presence, education levels, and local policies. While some states boast robust economies and high income levels, others face persistent economic challenges. This article explores the ten poorest states in the...
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