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Salt in Mississippi River again threatens drinking water. Corps to build sill for third year running
Saltwater moving up the Mississippi River is again threatening southeast Louisiana drinking water supplies, forcing the Army Corps of Engineers to build an underwater levee to combat it for the third year in a row. The Corps announced the plan on Thursday as forecasts showed the leading edge of the...
Louisiana monitoring mosquito-borne illnesses as cases emerge in Northeast
Health officials in the Northeast are monitoring mosquito-borne illnesses, including eastern equine encephalitis, which killed a New Hampshire resident earlier this week. Why it matters: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called mosquitos "the world's deadliest animal" for a reason. But Louisiana is a mosquito hotspot so health officials here already consistently monitor for the diseases.
LSU football won't be on field for anthem despite governor's urging
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry sent a letter to Louisiana’s four higher education boards last April and urged them to adopt a policy that required teams and players to be on the field or court for the national anthem.
Arson in Vernon Parish woods sparks investigation by LDAF
VERNON PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On the night of August 24, Vernon Parish volunteer fire departments and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) fire crews were dispatched to the area off Highway 465 north of Simpson. Investigators say that on August 23, after the logging crew left for work, several pieces of logging equipment and […]
Leesville Leisure Pool may be closed for good after Sept. 1
By Emily Burleigh The Leesville Leisure Pool closes for the season at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. This could also be the year it closes for good. At the Leesville City Council meeting on Monday, Mayor Rick Allen said the city is working to develop a proposal to replace the pool with a splash […]
Shreveport lawmaker fought ethics board for years before authoring new ethics laws
Freshman state legislators typically promise to bring back more money to their districts or to pursue broader policy. But the very first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, authored during his first regular in the Louisiana Legislature had an unusual target for a new lawmaker: Louisiana’s Board of Ethics.
Shooting on Glen Oaks Drive late Thursday night proves fatal; police identify victim
BATON ROUGE - One person was killed after a shooting on Glen Oaks Drive Thursday night, according to emergency officials. The shooting took place at the 4700 block of Glen Oaks Drive. The Baton Rouge Police Department said a group of people were standing outside when an unknown vehicle drove up and someone inside opened fire.
Friday Night’s McNeese Block Party Moved Inside
McNeese fans, get ready for an exciting football season! The popular Cowboy Block Party is back but with a twist for this Friday night. Due to impending weather, the event has been moved inside the McNeese Legacy Center. The Cowboy Block Party is a tradition every Friday night before home...
In one of America’s most troubled jails, a mental health unit has managed to thrive
NEW ORLEANS — In June, 18-year-old Marvell Smith arrived at the Orleans Justice Center, anxious and overwhelmed, to await his day in trial in the notorious jail. Staff brought him up on an elevator to the fourth floor and placed him in a unit with more than four dozen other men.
Officials herald $132 million in federal grant money heading to New Orleans East
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - They say money talks. On Wednesday (Aug. 28), Congressman Troy Carter talked about money, a good amount of it. The Democratic representative from New Orleans announced “$132 million, just for this area, just for eastern New Orleans. It’s a big deal, long overdue.”. Carter...
Louisiana, You Can Apply for a Free Roof If You Live in These Parishes
Residents in certain parishes in Louisiana will soon be able to apply for a state grant program that provides money to homeowners to upgrade their roofs. It's called the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program and the next round of grants opens in a few weeks. When can I apply for the...
A seaplane, a floating oyster bar and a new view of Louisiana's changing oyster obsession
I have slurped oysters from fancy seafood towers, from old-school marble-topped bars and from ice chests in pickup trucks at tailgating hangs. I’ve had oysters delivered to my house for parties, and I’ve gone to the source, knocking a few back on a boat harvesting them from the reefs.
Tropical Models Raising Concerns for Louisiana & Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana parents know the eerie feeling that quietness can bring on. For example, you're working in your home office, and the kids are supposed to be playing. But you don't hear them; they are being quiet—too quiet. That's when a parent's "spidey senses" start tingling because they know they could literally be seconds from disaster.
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