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...
Home to ICE detention center, a Louisiana town draws national spotlight and critiques —...
JENA — A group of protesters stood outside the federal immigration center in this central Louisiana town a few weeks ago, calling for it to be emptied, when a truck rolled past and belched a plume of exhaust at them. The driver circled around as the group faced a...
Opelousas car dealer arrested after discovery of four allegedly stolen vehicles
An Opelousas car dealer has been arrested in connection with a fraud investigation involving four stolen vehicles, authorities said.
