Ex gubernatorial candidate and transportation head Shawn Wilson moves to private sector
Several months after losing the governor's race, Shawn Wilson has landed his next gig: He'll work for WSP, which describes itself "a leading engineering,...
Capitol security requires taking a bold stance, not just badges
Wesley Muller/Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with plans to hire a leader for a new Capitol police force ...
Louisiana Mardi Gras Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: February 7 through February 13
A Comprehensive Guide to Mardi Gras Weekend 2024Since Mardi Gras is next Tuesday, we'll try to cover all the related events taking place right...
Louisiana Town Ranked Among ‘Highest Paying’ for Nurses
One of the highest paying and most respected careers an individual can have in the state of Louisiana is within the field of healthcare....
FBI Warns Louisiana Residents Be Aware of ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning residents of Louisiana of a scam that sounds as if it hits deep in the heart of...
A Much Warmer Afternoon as Clouds Thicken
We started the day out chilly, but southerly winds and sunshine will help warm us to near 70 this afternoon. At times, winds will...
Louisiana Illuminator : Charges stick against state trooper indicted in Ronald Greene death
One of the white Louisiana state troopers accused in the 2019 fatal beating of Black motorist Ronald Greene still faces criminal charges after an...
Tracking increasing rain chances and its impacts on parades
Upcoming parades face potential rain disruptions as forecasters track a storm system moving in. Mild temperatures may give way to increased humidity and rain...
Councilman Oliver Thomas writes letter to Governor’s office asking how LSP will operate in...
NEW ORLEANS - Newly appointment Governor Jeff Landry is calling for Louisiana State Police to be deployed to New Orleans to fight crime. City...
Governor Landry wants to send national guard troops to the Southern border
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Texas continues to refuse standdown orders from the White House which would allow border patrol agents to process migrants...
