Swepco reports over 11,000 power outages in the area
SHREVEPORT, La. - Power companies across the ArkLaTex are assessing the damaging and working to restore electricity to their customers due to the severe thunderstorms across the area. As of 11:00 a.m. Saturday, SWEPCO was reporting more than 7,000 outages in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Here are the current...
Passenger killed in fatal two-vehicle crash
A fatal two vehicle crash on LA. 719 near Ridge Road in Lafayette Parish claimed the life of Charlene Martin, and injured Katie Owens and the other driver, with toxicology samples collected for analysis.
Louisiana Weather Alert: Tornado Watch in Effect for 15 Parishes Until 7 PM Saturday
Shreveport, LA – A tornado watch has been issued for a wide area of northern Louisiana, placing 15 parishes under weather alert until 7 p.m. Saturday as severe storms move across the region. According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, the watch includes Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne,...
Man and Woman Killed in Louisiana Small Plane Crash Identified, Authorities Say
The incident took place between Raceland and Houma on Wednesday, April 2
Pregnant woman and her 2-year-old son died after her boyfriend she got into an...
Louisiana – In a chilling case that has gripped Louisiana, a 23-year-old man, identified as B. Murphy, has been handed a near-life sentence for the heinous acts that led to the deaths of his pregnant girlfriend and her toddler son. Murphy pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter and one count of first-degree...
Teacher-turned-drug lord ‘La Tuta’ fighting extradition to US
Mexican drug lord Servando Gómez Martínez, aka "La Tuta," asked a judge this week to stop his extradition to the United States.
Local nonprofits, federal grants fix up homes for seniors
Patricia Hebert likes her independence: She cuts her own grass on a riding mower and even whacks weeds using her roller as a prop. But until recently, her beloved home, which she and her husband John moved into in 1998, was working against her. A ramp first installed in 2011, when her husband fell and broke his leg,...
New Orleans on Alert for Potential Thunderstorms and High Winds Ahead, NWS Warns
New Orleans is experiencing a shift in weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), with overcast skies, a temperature of 77°F, and humidity at 88% as of the 6:53 a.m. CDT update. Breezy conditions are expected throughout the day, with south winds ranging from 15 to 20 mph and gusts reaching...
Paul Simon Begins Intimate Comeback Tour: Set List and Video
Paul Simon began his first tour since 2018-2019 with a transcendent 19-song acoustic performance on Friday night (April 4) at New Orleans' historic Saenger Theater. "I'm as excited as you are," he admitted on stage, "and you're probably not as nervous as I am." In fine voice again, Simon devoted...
Louisiana Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for April 4, 2025
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at April 4, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 4 drawing 11-28-35-37-69, Mega Ball: 25, Megaplier: 2 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 4...