Local FMOLHS nurses named to LSNA’s 2025 “40 under 40” list; additional leaders earn...
BOGALUSA --- Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) proudly celebrates the selection of ten outstanding nursing professionals to the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) 2025 “40 Under 40” list. These team members represent the future of nursing, bringing innovation, leadership and...
Bill making unauthorized camping punishable by hard labor doesn’t address root causes of homelessness,...
A newly introduced bill in the Louisiana Senate is hoping to address homelessness across the state by offering resources through a Homeless Court Program, which could potentially provide access to treatments for mental health or drug addiction. While resources like that could be essential for some of the state’s...
This ‘double agent’ retired after 41 years with Louisiana Sea Grant and LSU AgCenter
Mark Shirley, a Louisiana Sea Grant and LSU AgCenter marine extension agent, retired in March after 41 years of service. He is known for many things during his career, but most notably, he developed Marsh Maneuvers — established in 1989 as an immersive education program for 4-H students to experience Louisiana's...
Town of Livingston celebrates State Champion Doyle Lady Tigers
The Town of Livingston celebrated their LHSAA Division III State Championship Doyle Lady Tigers with a special proclamation ceremony this week. Mayor Jonathan "JT" Taylor presented the team, their coaches, and school leaders with keys to the city and a copy of the proclamation making Sunday, May 4, 2025 "Doyle Lady...
Three people taken to hospital after car flips on I-10 Westbound near College Drive...
BATON ROUGE — The two right lanes of I-10 Westbound near College Drive are blocked due to a wreck that occurred around 2:45 p.m. DOTD traffic cameras show a flipped car against the barrier wall. BRPD and other first responders are at the scene. Officials say four people were...
With over 625 punchlines sent in, check out the WINNER and finalists in Walt...
Great! We received 628 entries in this week’s Cartoon Caption Contest. We had several on missing cars, and a bunch on deeper potholes down the street. Our winner took home the top prize with his punchline about how long it actually takes to get these craters filled. Terrific mix in this bunch!
As shortages loom, Louisiana industrial leaders are connecting with students long before graduation day
It’s often too late to spark an interest in an industrial career once a student reaches their junior or senior year in high school. By then, many of them have already made the decision to take another path. To get ahead of the problem, many in the industrial space...
3 taken to hospital after accident involving flipped vehicle
Though two people have been put behind bars, it doesn’t ease the nerves of those who live close to where this all happened. Addis native ‘almost there’ as he advances to American Idol Top 5. Updated: 1 hour ago. If Foster advances on Monday, he will be...
Almost there! Addis American Idol contestant sings Princess & The Frog song during Disney...
HOLLYWOOD - Addis American Idol contestant John Foster sang a song with some Louisiana flair during Sunday night's Top 7 Disney week show. The West Baton Rouge Parish native wanted to honor his state and chose "Almost There" from The Princess & The Frog. In preparation for his big performance, Foster was coached by...
First-time mom gives birth on Mother’s Day
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge mother received the most precious gift on a day dedicated to mothers. Tiara Dotson gave birth to her first child, Tyren Amari Cunningham, early Sunday at 2:41 a.m. at Woman's Hospital. The baby boy weighs six pounds and 13 ounces and is 20.5 inches long.
