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Tesla can challenge Louisiana direct sales ban, US appeals court rules
(Reuters) -A divided federal appeals court on Monday revived a lawsuit in which Tesla, the electric car company run by billionaire Elon Musk, challenged Louisiana's ban on direct vehicle sales to consumers.
Football, Fútbol, Food: "DBU" is back at LSU
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In this edition of FFF: Defensive Back University is back at LSU, Everton fight relegation in the English Premier League AGAIN, and a visit to Barcar in Old Metry. FOOTBALL. It’s been a rough four years for LSU’s cornerback room, but I can safely say that...
State Police will investigate Elayn Hunt misconduct allegations following WBRZ Investigative Unit report
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday he has asked state police to investigate the Department of Corrections—specifically allegations of a rampant drug problem at Elayn Hunt Correctional—following a report by WBRZ's Investigative Unit. "Some of the allegations in the reporting that's been done on activities...
Slidell man found guilty of raping juvenile, strangling mother
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - Last week, a jury found a Slidell man guilty of first-degree rape of a child and domestic abuse charges involving the child’s mother. Jose Alberto Moreno, 41, is expected to be sentenced on Oct. 9 for first-degree rape of a child, sexual battery of a child and domestic abuse battery by strangulation.
Devil's Swamp Lake Superfund site near Baton Rouge could soon see a $3.2 million cleanup
A $3.2 million cleanup effort meant to limit exposure to cancer-causing PCBs at the Devil’s Swamp Lake Superfund site near Baton Rouge could begin soon, thanks to an agreement between companies now responsible for the site and federal officials. Clean Harbors Inc., its Clean Harbors Baton Rouge LLC subsidiary,...
Man injured in overnight shooting on North 17th Street
BATON ROUGE - A man was shot twice in a shooting early Tuesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North 17th Street near Florida Boulevard. One victim, a man, was shot twice. He was taken to the hospital and his injuries were deemed to be...
Was Your Louisiana Social Security Data Hacked? Find Out For Sure
You probably read the headlines last week. A massive security breach may have compromised the personal records of millions of Louisiana residents. From New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Lake Charles, and every other city in the state, if you have a Social Security card and account, your sensitive information could have been compromised.
Viral Dual Hurricane Hoax Currently Taking Louisiana Social Media by Storm
As the weekend approached, Louisiana residents were startled by the news of a potentially historic event: two simultaneous hurricanes forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The alarming forecast shared widely on social media, suggested that both tropical depressions were set to strengthen into Category 1 hurricanes by early next week, with nearly the entire Gulf Coast in their path.
Local law enforcement wants to create safer community for residents, youth
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Law enforcement agencies are creating a space for residents and children to be more open about the activities in their neighborhoods. Law Enforcement Day was Saturday, Aug. 24 in the Baton Rouge area and law enforcement created a space and opportunity to rebuild the trust back into the community while having fun festivities for youth.
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