Record highs in jeopardy over the next several days
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An unusually warm pattern will continue through the end of the week, with the potential for several record highs to be tied or broken. The Dense Fog Advisory covers much less of south Louisiana from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with some...
LDWF assessing saltwater fish kills from recent winter weather across the coast
After the recent freezing temperatures, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has received numerous reports of fish kills. Once travel advisories were lifted, LDWF field biologists began investigating coastal areas on January 24, 2025, for dead fish...
Louisiana Illuminator: Seafood testing campaign ahead of Super Bowl raises awareness of foreign shrimp
A new round of genetic seafood testing conducted for a state advisory panel detected foreign shrimp that was falsely presented as domestic in a small percentage of the restaurants sampled in New Orleans, despite a new state law that forbids the practice. Sead Consulting, a...
Enjoy A Dinner With The Dearly Departed: Louisiana’s Most Haunted Restaurants
Louisiana is known for its rich history, delicious food, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot of ghosts. From restless spirits at the bar to ghostly guests who never left, these six haunted restaurants serve up more than just great meals. Whether you’re looking for a side of chills...
Louisiana’s public school teacher workforce grows for second consecutive year
(The Center Square) — For the second consecutive year, Louisiana's public school teacher workforce has grown, reaching its highest level in over a decade. Traditional and charter schools gained a combined 843 teachers during the 2023-24 school year, bringing the total workforce...
LSU Vet School gives update on bird flu
The lone death came from the lone confirmed case in the state of Louisiana, which to this day remains the only case the Pelican State has confirmed.
Louisiana GATOR program applications available soon
The Louisiana Department of Education announced that parents, schools, service providers, and the general public can access the LA GATOR Communications support as the program prepares to launch for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Louisiana officials using Super Bowl to pitch state to businesses
The state is using Super Bowl LIX as an opportunity to pitch Louisiana as a great place to do business. The Louisiana Now Pavilion opened today, next to the Super Bowl Media Center in New Orleans.
Oysters from one area of La. recalled after 15 people get norovirus-like illnesses
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Oysters from one part of Louisiana have been recalled after 15 people got sick with norovirus-like illnesses. State health officials said the oysters involved were harvested out of Oyster Harvesting Area 3, which is located east of Lake Borgne, north...
Tennessee-Company infuses THC into King Cakes, iconic Louisiana Mardi Gras dessert
LAFAYETTE, LA – Ounce of Hope, a Memphis-based cannabis company, is adding a Louisiana twist to the cannabis market with its first-ever THC-infused King Cake. Made in partnership with a Lafayette bakery, this limited-edition treat merges the state’s iconic Mardi Gras dessert...
