Louisiana climbs in rankings as students make major gains on national test
Louisiana made big gains on a closely watched national test, with its 4th graders leading the country in reading progress and the state climbing to its highest spot ever in the national rankings. Overall, Louisiana ranked 32nd on the test, known as “the nation’s report card,”...
Gulf Coast shrimp scam: most restaurants caught mislabeling seafood
A shocking new study has revealed that many Gulf Coast restaurants are misleading customers about the origin of their shrimp. According to findings by a food safety technology company, only two out of 44 restaurants sampled were serving authentic Gulf of Mexico shrimp.
Southern agriculture appears to escape wrath of historic winter storm
After a historic winter storm swept through the Southeast, agricultural experts are cautiously optimistic that there was not widespread damage done to crops and other harvest. Some crops such as blueberries and peaches need periods of cold weather to help enhance flavors.
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy at the center of RFK Jr. confirmation hearing
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy will be at the center of the first hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial Health and Human Services Secretary nomination.
Heavy rain & severe weather threats later this week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Get ready for a bumpy ride later this week as a round of strong storms blasts through the ArkLaTex. For tonight, we’ll stay cloudy and it will be a warmer night overall with lows holding into the mid and upper 40s for most areas. Scattered...
Opinion: Gov. Landry is the worst governor in history and should be impeached
On Jan. 16, a report by the Louisiana Illuminator came out about Gov. Landry. The report disclosed that he used $5.5 million of state police funds to purchase a private jet. This isn’t the only time Landry has done something that can be seen as unethical. Earlier this week, his...
Big Change Coming to Costco Food Courts Throughout Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When it comes to the big box retailers that offer savings for buying in bulk, there are few as popular as Costco. It's got an almost cult-like following in some places (including here in Louisiana), and that popularity keeps growing. One of the most...
Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivet Honored by Louisiana State Police
Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivet Honored by Louisiana State Police
Snow possibly saved Louisiana sugarcane from freezing weather
Farmers say sugarcane held up well in last week’s winter storm, despite record-breaking single-digit temperatures. LSU AgCenter sugarcane expert Kenneth Gravois says the snow acted as insulation for the cane. “We had a lot more snow cover. From the top of the belt to the bottom...
Long-time SWLA doctor says he was asked to prove citizenship to renew medical license
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Suppose you went to the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew your driver’s license after decades of being a license holder, and they asked for your birth certificate. A local physician born in another country ran into something similar when renewing...
