Louisiana Travel Alert: TSA Bans Popular Item From Checked Bags
(KMDL-FM) Louisiana has seven commercial airports. From those airports in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Shreveport, and Monroe, you can reach any destination in the world. Of course, you will have to change planes in either Dallas, Houston, or Atlanta. Okay, some of you might be able...
Popular Louisiana Hooters Location Shuts Down
(KNGT-FM) - If you’ve heard the rumors about Hooters shutting down restaurants across the country, you’re not alone, and yes, it’s true that many locations have closed their doors for good. But what about Louisiana? We are not affected by the recent bankruptcy filings, but it does appear one Louisiana location will...
Louisiana collects road series win in San Marcos
Home run swing and outfield plays lead to successful end on road trip
Lafayette family forced to relocate after home is flooded out
Paul Broussard and his family are left to pick up the pieces after their home was flooded due to constant high water from storms, and are now staying with family members as they plan to relocate due to the frequent flooding in their area.
Oil Spill Occurs in Louisiana Marshes
The US Coast Guard, operator Spectrum OpCo and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) have established a Unified Command in response to an oil and gas mixture release in a marsh environment near the Garden Island Bay Production Facility company's well in Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans,...
Next Time You’re In Louisiana, You Won’t Regret Trying This Fried Chicken
The South is known for fried chicken, but some of Louisiana's best comes from an unlikely source. If you find yourself in the Big Easy, don't miss this bird!
Scott house catches fire in bathroom from malfunctioning fan and heater
SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — Scott firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Notre Dame Drive on Sunday, April 27, just before 9 a.m. Smoke was seen coming from the home's eaves. Firefighters found the fire in the restroom, which had spread to the attic.
Louisiana could make it harder for wrongfully convicted people to get compensation
Louisiana lawmakers are debating whether to amend or do away with a law that allows people who were wrongfully convicted to seek compensation from the state. A state law passed in 2005 gives people whose sentences were vacated or reversed the chance to prove their innocence before a judge and earn compensation, which...
Woman arrested after drugs, guns found in vehicle during traffic stop
PORT ALLEN — A woman was arrested after deputies found drugs and a handgun in her car during a traffic stop on Friday, April 25, the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies say that during the traffic stop on Rosehill Drive, they found a handgun, "crack" cocaine,...
Powerball Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms $167 Million Prize
(Baton Rouge, LA) The Louisiana Lottery and the Powerball game have confirmed that a single ticket was a jackpot winner on Saturday night. The top prize was a jackpot estimated to be $167.3 million for the annuity payout. Or, should the holder of the lucky ticket prefer, they might opt for the one-time lump sum...