State leaders make step forward to bring changes to Louisiana Juvenile Justice System
BATON ROUGE, La. - Changes could be coming to the Louisiana Juvenile Justice System after leaders have spent months criticizing the lack of monitoring...
Farmer’s Almanac Says These Are First Frost Dates of 2024 for Texas
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - The summer is almost over, and fall will be arriving shortly. If you live in Texas, that means this...
Report: Tulane’s economic impact reaches $5.2 billion, and growing
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A new report shows Tulane University drives $5.2 billion to the Louisiana economy annually and university leaders say they are...
Safety commission reminds drivers to follow school zone, bus guidelines as school starts again
CENTRAL - As schools re-open this week, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is partnering with several safety organizations to remind drivers to be careful...
Blood Center says they need 200 Louisianans to donate daily
NEW ORLEANS - The Red Cross has declared a national emergency blood shortage, and the effects are being felt right here in Southeast Louisiana....
Louisiana Becomes First State to Legalize Surgical Castration, Sparking Mixed Reactions
Louisiana is officially the first state to legalize surgical castration as a form of punishment for sex crimes. The law went into effect on...
Multiple Big Lots locations closing in Louisiana
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - Big Lots announced four stores in Louisiana will soon close. According to the discount retailer's website, the Big Lots...
Louisiana Festivals and Events Happening this Weekend: August 8 through August 11
It's already time for the school year to begin. Enjoy the weekend at one of these Louisiana events.Humor & Harmony Weekend - Shreveport -...
Vice President Kamala Harris picks Governor Tim Walz as her running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states, AP...
Hottest weather since last summer’s records forecast this week
The weather gets even hotter in the coming days across Southeast Louisiana. "This will likely be the hottest week of the year...
