FEMA Awards $1.5 Million to St. John Parish for Hurricane Isaac Recovery
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
St. John Parish will receive a $1.5 million federal grant to reimburse the cost of repairing sewer and storm pumps damaged by Hurricane Isaac, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday.
Jindal supporting legislation to protect veterans' funerals
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Governor Jindal is proposing new legislation for the upcoming legislative session that would protect the sanctity of funerals for veterans.
Lawmakers to discuss improperly stored explosives
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Louisiana lawmakers are set to meet Today to discuss the investigation into Explo at Camp Minden regarding the millions of pounds of improperly stored explosives.
Energy efficiency program killed by PSC
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
The Public Service Commission has pulled the plug on an "energy efficiency" program that they approved last December.
Identity theft in LA up 37%
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Federal Trade Commission statistics show Louisiana saw a 37 percent increase in reported cases of identity theft in 2012.
Metairie lawmaker to file a bill that would create an intrastate gun trade
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
The Louisiana Manufactured Firearms and Ammunitions Act, would allow for gun manufacturers to apply for a Louisiana license to make and sell guns within the state, even if they are prohibited by the federal government.
Landrieu blasts Jindal over rejection of Medicaid expansion
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Senator Mary Landrieu blasts Governor Jindal for his rejection of a Medicaid expansion that's part of President Obama's health care reforms.
Paul McIlhenny funeral Wednesday
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
Tabasco Company chairman and C-E-O Paul McIlhenny will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Duck Dynasty Returns
Wed, Feb 27, 2013
The season three premiere of Duck Dynasty airs Wednesday on A&E at 9.
BR General CEO Holman retiring
Tue, Feb 26, 2013
National search for replacement underway, will include internal candidates
Storm proofing homes tax deductable
Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon urges homeowners not to forget possible tax breaks for making their homes more storm proof.
Legislator moving forward with raising cigarette tax
Tue, Feb 26, 2013
A Carencro Lawmaker proposes raising the tax on cigarettes, with the revenue dedicated to health care concerns.
Jindal criticizes Obama over sequestration, cuts
Tue, Feb 26, 2013
Louisiana will lose millions of federal education dollars if a deal to avoid automatic budget cuts is not reached by Friday.
Caldwell: "Gun control is not the answer."
Mon, Feb 25, 2013
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has some ideas on how to make schools safer.
Deepwater Horizon civil trial begins Monday
Mon, Feb 25, 2013
BP's civil trial, with plaintiffs seeking damages for the effects of the 2010 Gulf oil spill, gets underway today in New Orleans.
Sequestration could close some LA air traffic control facilities
Mon, Feb 25, 2013
Automatic spending cuts at the federal level, or sequestration, could mean some Louisiana airports would have to close air traffic control facilities.
LDR: School expenses tax deductable
Mon, Feb 25, 2013
The Louisiana Department of Revenue wants taxpayers to be aware that many school expenses are eligible for tax breaks.
Jindal to reveal new budget Friday
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
The Jindal Administration presents its budget proposal for the next fiscal year to state lawmakers today.
LHSAA facing legal opposition on post season split
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
"Select" football schools say the new split playoff system violates the Louisiana High School Athletic Association's constitution
Sunday's Oscars has LA ties
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Oscar Sunday is just about here and Louisiana has plenty of nominations to be proud of.
Houma police looking for stolen payphone
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Police in Houma are looking for a man who stole a payphone.
Is Louisiana the saddest state in America?
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Is Louisiana the saddest state in America? A study by the University of Vermont says, yes it is.
LA lawmaker wants to get rid of red light cameras
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A state lawmaker has pre-filed a bill to restrict the use of red-light or speed-enforcement cameras.
Severe storms headed for Louisiana
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The entire state could see some strong to severe storms today
Court rules in Port Allen firing flap
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Judge says mayor had no authority to fire CFO
EBR deputies make arrest in cold case
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Newly-obtained evidence and fingerprint files link suspect to 21-year old murder.
Florida Parishes lawmaker: I'm running for Governor
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Another Democrat named Edwards wants to lead Louisiana
Elmer's Island beach opened
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
The Elmer's Island refuge beach has been temporarily reopened.
Shreveport father arrested for head injury to 3 month old
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Authorities: Shreveport father responsible for severe head injury to three-month old son
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Nagin arraigned on federal charges [UPDATED]
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin will be arraigned on federal bribery charges today.
Robin Roberts back on air
Wed, Feb 20, 2013
ABC Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts is back on the air today after being on medical leave following a successful bone marrow transplant last September.
Wright ruled incompetent to stand trial
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Wright still facing first degree murder charges, will be treated at state facility in Jackson
Alcohol & Tobacco Control burglarized
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
No love on Valentine's Night for state agency
Businesses along O'Neal Lane seek relief
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Ongoing road construction adjacent to I-12 causing headaches for Southeast BR businesses
Car thief apprehended after high speed chase
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Suspect charged with 1st degree robbery, aggravated flight, resisting an officer
LA Representative starts campaign to defend gun rights
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
A Bossier City lawmaker and gun rights advocate forms a statewide campaign to defend citizens' Second Amendment rights.
Congressman Cassidy on gun control, the economy and more
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Congressman Cassidy gives his thoughts on gun control, mental health and the economy.
UPDATE: Billy Cannon expected to be released from hospital today
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Former LSU football great Dr. Billy Cannon is expected to be released from the hospital today.
Gas prices 40 cents higher than same time last year
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
AAA: we're paying 40 cents more for gas than at the start of the year.
Landrieu pushes online sales tax adjustment
Tue, Feb 19, 2013
Louisiana's senior senator involved in an effort to level the playing field between local retailers and online sellers.
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Sparks fly between Chief and Mayor at hearing [FULL AUDIO]
Mon, Feb 18, 2013
In a nearly ninety-minute hearing inside the Metro Council chambers, Chief Dewayne White responded to fourteen specific complaints made against him by Mayor-President Kip Holden.
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Mayor Holden responds, White fired [FULL AUDIO]
Mon, Feb 18, 2013
Mayor Holden angrily responds to Chief White's statements during the hearing earlier that morning
Jindal proposes alternative to jail time for non-violent offenders
Mon, Feb 18, 2013
Governor Jindal proposes legislation to ease crowding in prison, by offering some non-violent drug offenders an alternative to being locked up.
2015 Governor's race could be tight
Mon, Feb 18, 2013
A new poll speculates the 2015 governor's race in Louisiana could be a tight election.
The University of Louisiana System offering online degree
Mon, Feb 18, 2013
The University of Louisiana System will begin accepting applications today for it's first 100% online collaborative degree.
Football field sized asteroid will pass close to Earth
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
NASA predict an asteroid will pass closer to Earth Friday than any object of its size has ever before.
Leesville concerned about Fort Polk troop reduction
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
The Leesville officials are concerned about a possible reduction in troops and employees at Fort Polk.
Jindal not concerned with approval rating
Fri, Feb 15, 2013
Governor Bobby Jindal said he's not concerned about recent polls that show his approval rating at an all time low.
Congressman Cassidy's take on The State of the Union
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Congressman Bill Cassidy wanted more honesty from the President Tuesday night.
2013 LA tourism campaign begins
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne unveils the state's tourism campaign for 2013; focusing on Louisiana's music.
Should red light cameras go?
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Clarence and councilman Buddy Amorosa discuss red light cameras in baton rouge.
LA's longest married couple honored
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
It's Valentine's Day and the Louisiana Family Forum and the Governor's Office will again recognize the state's longest-married couples.
State voucher program expands
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Despite a legal challenge, the state is moving forward with plans to continue Louisiana's statewide voucher program.
LA among states with highest sales taxes in USA
Wed, Feb 13, 2013
Louisiana's combined state and local sales taxes are already the third highest in America, could go higher under Jindal tax plan
Bill proposed to keep guns away from mentally ill
Wed, Feb 13, 2013
A Haughton lawmaker has pre-filed a bill to would require court clerks to report information about mentally ill citizens to state police and the FBI
Delayed Wright competency decided today
Wed, Feb 13, 2013
A state district judge will rule whether an accused killer is competent to stand trial.
Is it time to elect the next Baton Rouge Police Chief?
Tue, Feb 12, 2013
Should we elect our next Police Chief? Councilwomen C. Denise Marcelle has floated that idea. Matt and Brian spoke with her on Monday morning about the Chief’s firing and the next steps the Council may take in this matter.
Bossier City students raising money for Hurricane Sandy relief
Tue, Feb 12, 2013
A Bossier City school is working on a project this month to help raise money for a trip for students affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Southwest LA Mardi Gras follows different traditions
Tue, Feb 12, 2013
Mardi Gras in rural Southwestern Louisiana draws traditions that are centuries old, and not your average "New Orleans" style parade.
LSU professor State of the Union to focus on taxes
Tue, Feb 12, 2013
President Obama goes before Congress and the nation in his State of the Union address tonight. Jeff Palermo spoke with a local political analyst on what we should expect.
The decision to move Methanex plant to Geismar
Mon, Feb 11, 2013
Glynn Fontenot, new Site Manager for Methanex is the guest in this edition of the Louisiana Business and Industry Show podcast. Host Tim Johnson and Glynn discuss the process of moving the existing methanol unit from Chile to Ascension Parish.
Farmers Insurance leaving LA
Mon, Feb 11, 2013
Farmers Insurance says it is leaving Louisiana, but the Department of Insurance says Farmers' customers have no need to fret.
New ways to recive tax returns
Mon, Feb 11, 2013
There are now three ways for Louisiana taxpayers to collect their state income tax refund this year.
Jindal's approval rating drops
Mon, Feb 11, 2013
A recent statewide survey has Governor Jindal's approval rating at 46%. That would be the lowest it's been since he was first elected.
Edwards released from probation
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
Former four term Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards has been granted an early release from probation.
Ex-Chief White appeals dismissal
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
Attorney Dan Claitor joins Bill Profita to discuss the legal and practical implications of ousted police chief Dewayne White’s appeal of his firing set for Feb 18.
King Cake industry working hard
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
The short Carnival Season has put the King Cake industry into major overdrive.
LA artists to attend Grammys this weekend
Fri, Feb 08, 2013
The 55th Annual Grammys happen Sunday night in Los Angeles, and Louisiana boasts several nominees in a number of categories.
Jeremiah Lee Wright competency decided today
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
A Lafourche Parish judge will decide today whether the Thibodeaux man accused of beheading his disabled son in 2011 is competent to stand trial.
No mail on Saturdays
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
Saturday mail delivery will soon become a thing of the past in Louisiana and everywhere else.
Mardi Gras getting into full swing
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
The Mardi Gras weekend gets and early start with three big parades Thursday night in New Orleans.
Ex-chief Phares on Chief White's firing
Thu, Feb 07, 2013
ex-chief says the position is a tough job for a city that is "not a country town anymore"
Jindal will not intervene on the execution scheduled for Ash Wednesday
Wed, Feb 06, 2013
Governor Bobby Jindal's office says they have no plans to intervene in the February 13th execution of Chris Sepulvado. Michelle Southern has more on this case involving a child killer from Mansfield.
Two students under arrest for threatening faculty
Wed, Feb 06, 2013
Two teenage girls are under arrest for making e-mailed threats to students and faculty at Tioga High School.
UPDATED: Super Bowl Power Outage; Cause Determined
Wed, Feb 06, 2013
The cause of the blackout inside the Mercedes Benz Superdome during the third quarter of Sunday's Super Bowl has been determined.
Could New Orleans host another Superbowl?
Tue, Feb 05, 2013
Super Bowl 47 is barely a memory, but that hasn't stopped officials in New Orleans to begin planning for the possibility they could host the Super Bowl in 2018.
Flu in LA on a decline
Tue, Feb 05, 2013
Louisiana doctors and emergency rooms are seeing a decline in flu cases.
Why are gas prices up?
Tue, Feb 05, 2013
Gasoline prices are on the rise again. Kevin Gallagher reports tension in the Middle East is not the only reason why.
"We have the 48th worst legal climate in the United States"
Mon, Feb 04, 2013
Gifford Briggs addresses these issues head on in this excerpt from the February 2nd Louisiana Business and Industry Show.
Leaving New Orleans after the superbowl
Mon, Feb 04, 2013
Now that the Super Bowl is over, the rush at the New Orleans International Airport is on.
Louisiana Seafood Advocate Mike Voisin has died
Mon, Feb 04, 2013
Houma oyster magnate and Louisiana seafood industry advocate Mike Voisin has passed away at age 59. Kevin Gallagher talks with Voisin's friend and colleague.
Medicaid cuts take effect.
Mon, Feb 04, 2013
Mid-year state budget cuts to certain Medicaid services and programs have kicked in. Some feel they'll adversely affect low income mothers and others.
Jennings Police makes teen's dream come true
Fri, Feb 01, 2013
The Jennings Police Department is making an autistic teenager's dreams of becoming a police officer come true.
Landrieu building finances for re-election
Fri, Feb 01, 2013
Senator Mary Landrieu's campaign finance reports show she has a big sum building for a re-election bid in 2014.
Miles' $4.3 million per year to be approved
Fri, Feb 01, 2013
Les Miles' new four-million dollar a year contract goes before the LSU Board of Supervisors for their approval today.
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