Opelousas Councilwoman demands answers after imbalance of police presence at North City Park compared...
Councilwoman Delita Rubin Broussard is demanding answers after discovering that over policing at North City Park on Easter Sunday caused confusion and fear for residents, while South City Park was left without police presence.
Lafayette Police Looking For Women Who Didn’t Pay for Plate Lunches
(Lafayette, Louisiana) - Crime Stoppers in Lafayette are looking for those who walked into an Albertsons store, got plate lunches, and then allegedly walked out without paying for them. The photos shared on social media show those who police say are responsible for not paying for the plate lunches in...
Which Louisiana Eatery Got the Guy Fieri Effect? You Gotta See This!
The Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, was putting in that overtime during Super Bowl week in Louisiana. There were rumors around New Orleans that Guy Fieri and his crew were in town working on Super Bowl events, and of course, doing all kinds of epic food appearances; however, we never knew he was planning to visit...
Bill Simon’s neighbor: ‘It’s dangerous. This was going to happen. Now, somebody has died.’
BAKER — William “Bill” Simon, longtime business owner and founder of Simple Simon Tires, located on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, was laid to rest earlier this month. An accident on March 28th around 5:30 a.m. killed Simon. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies and Central PD responded to Gurney Rd. near Centerra...
Probe into fake paperwork at OMV locations in Acadiana results in five arrests
The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit collaborated with the Breaux Bridge Office of Motor Vehicles for an investigation into fraudulent paperwork being processed at multiple offices that has resulted in five arrests. The probe began on March 28 after supervisors at the Breaux Bridge OMV reported...
La. introduces bill to restrict what SNAP recipients can purchase
The job fair will take place in Huntington High's gymnasium. Organizers say early detection saves lives. Shreveport looking to increase police officer numbers. The Shreveport City Council is considering a proposal to give raises to Shreveport police officers. Greenwood officers recount their accidental exposure to...
Texas–Louisiana Border: Storms Bring Risk of 5-Inch Rain Totals and Flooded Roads by Monday...
Lake Charles, La. – Parts of Southeast Texas and extreme southwest Louisiana could see up to 5 inches of rain by Monday night as slow-moving storms continue to sweep through the region, raising concerns about flash flooding and hazardous travel conditions. According to the National Weather Service in Lake...
Chamber Honors Poise and Personality as 2025 Small Business of the Year
The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is proud to announce Poise & Personality, owned and operated by local entrepreneur Shontize Brown, as the recipient of the 2025 Small Business of the Year award. This recognition honors a small business that demonstrates growth, community involvement, and a...
Louisiana officials respond to Pope Francis’ death
Early Monday morning, Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, passed away after weeks of complications with lung disease. He was 88 years old.
Calcasieu River on ‘life support’ from pollution, listed as endangered
(The Center Square) − The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana's economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed among the nation's most at-risk rivers according to national environmental nonprofit American Rivers. The America's Most Endangered Rivers designation follows mounting concerns over...
