Louisiana's record $2 billion coastal plan is approved; $570 million is tied to shelved project

Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority approved the agency’s annual plan Wednesday, which forecasts record spending of nearly $2 billion on projects aimed at creating new wetlands, elevating homes and building additional hurricane …

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How HIV prevention cuts could impact Louisiana; $100K tech competition coming to Baton Rouge

Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration slashed funding for the CDC’s HIV prevention programs. Administrators of similar programs in Louisiana — which has one of the highest rates of HIV per capita of any U.S. state — are bracing for the loss …

Louisiana baseball, softball eye strong finish in Sun Belt second half

LAFAYETTE — As Sun Belt Conference play reaches its midpoint, both Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns baseball and softball teams are battling to climb the league standings and finish the regular season on a high note. On the softball diamond, head coach Alyson …

Louisiana abruptly ends long-sought program to make homes more energy efficient

About a year after Louisiana’s utility regulator moved to set up a long-sought program to help residents reduce energy use and save on their bills, the Public Service Commission voted Wednesday to abruptly change course and end the program. A complex vote …

Pastor is charged with raping a child weeks after he abandoned his Louisiana church

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A Louisiana pastor has been charged with raping …

Easter Events Around Southwest Louisiana

Easter is a special holiday celebrated by many people around the world. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is often seen as a time of hope, renewal, and new beginnings. Families celebrate in many ways, including attending church services, …

Legal Corner: Who is the custodian of records for purposes of making a public records request from the Louisiana ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: Who is the custodian of records for purposes of making a public records request upon the Louisiana Legislature? ANSWER: The Louisiana Public Records Law, La. Const. …

31 Southwest Louisiana Teams Make LHSAA Softball Playoffs

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The LHSAA softball playoff brackets were released on Wednesday with 31 teams from Southwest Louisiana making it as they look to bring home State Championships. Non-Select Division I: 1. Sam Houston 26-2 regular season record, 24- …

Battle over carbon storage in Louisiana launches in legislature

As projects to store carbon underground in Louisiana await permit approval to begin putting shovels in the ground, state lawmakers are mulling over whether to allow locals to have more of a say on whether such developments should be given the green light. …