Controversy over several top Louisiana public defenders' jobs continues, here's what to know

An advisory panel has recommended that a group of five top public defenders should keep their jobs, defying a state official who attempted not to renew their contracts. The full Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board is expected to rule on that decision …

Louisiana says ‘no thanks’ to FEMA’s pricey flood insurance plan

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is backing U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy in urging FEMA to pause its Risk Rating 2.0 flood insurance overhaul, citing steep rate hikes and lack of transparency, The Center Square writes.  Implemented …

Purdue Pharma settlement to bring Louisiana over $69 million

The payout comes as part of a $7.4 billion national agreement to hold Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family accountable for fueling the opioid crisis. NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana will receive nearly $70 million over the next 15 years as part of a $7.4 billion …

ICE Raid in Vinton, Louisiana Leads To 84 Arrests

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - An ICE Raid in Vinton yesterday leads to 84 arrests of people working inside the country illegally. We have all the details. Asylum Seeking Migrants Wait In Line For Immigration Customs Enforcement Appointments Getty …

Immigration raid at Louisiana racetrack ends with more than 80 arrests

See some of the innovative entries in this Louisiana college tech competition

Louisiana college students showed off groundbreaking technology projects — from a mobile app that can measure respiratory health to an AI emcee that can host events — in hopes of winning an inaugural tech competition Wednesday.  More than 60 students, …

Alligator Spotted Near South Louisiana Neighborhood

(New Iberia, Louisiana) - An alligator is on the loose near New Iberia, and the person who spotted it wants you to be aware of it. Britney Breaux sent us this video ot the alligator, and she reports that it was spotted on Daspit Road in New Iberia. She …

Louisiana law firms file class action lawsuit over widespread CVS texts

A Louisiana law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against CVS after the company sent a mass text message to residents advocating against a bill under consideration during the legislative session. Boyer, Hebert, & Angelle LLC along with Broussard, …

Motorcycle crash claims life of Louisiana man

Published 2:45 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 A two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning has claimed the life of a 21-year-old Louisiana man. The incident occurred at approximately 1:50 a.m. on June 15.Jackson R. Poole, of Youngsville, Louisiana, was critically …

Is Your Louisiana Car Part of the “Blue Tape Nation” Challenge?

The Painter's Tape Challenge This almost makes me laugh every time I see it.  There’s a new trend sweeping the streets of Louisiana, and honestly, across the nation. And you didn’t even know you were part of it. No, it’s not a TikTok challenge or a new …