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CANS hosts Get Into the Guts of Healthcare for area middle school stud
Louisiana Tech University welcomed 89 seventh- and eighth-grade students from five area schools to Get Into the Guts of Healthcare, providing an interactive introduction to healthcare careers through
State Fair of Louisiana Celebrates 120 Years with Championship Rodeo, Family Fun and Entertainment
Photo Courtesy of State Fair of Louisiana SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana tradition 120 years in the making is gearing up for another exciting celebration as the State Fair of Louisiana returns to Sh…
State Fair of Louisiana Celebrates 120 Years with Championship Rodeo, Family Fun and Entertainment
Photo Courtesy of State Fair of Louisiana SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana tradition 120 years in the making is gearing up for another exciting celebration as the State Fair of Louisiana returns to Sh…
Sponsored: Celebrating Nuclear Science Week
Nuclear energy plays an important role in powering our communities. This week, Entergy is celebrating the science, innovation and skilled professionals who help deliver reliable energy to Louisiana and beyond.
Coushatta Tribe to open second Feather Fuel travel plaza Oct. 30
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will open its second Feather Fuel Travel Plaza Oct. 30 in Iowa, La., expanding its fuel and retail operations. The 14,000‑square‑foot plaza sits on an 11‑acre property at the intersection of Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 165. In a news release, the tribe said the location is intended to serve […]
13 artists, 2 days and 1 Louisiana-born headliner: Boots on the Bayou hits Gonzales this weekend
It's boot-dusting time!
Four Baton Rouge artists who love Louisiana nature are staging an exhibit. See when and where.
Exhibition will also place emphasis on state parks.
Four Baton Rouge artists who love Louisiana nature are staging an exhibit. See when and where.
Exhibition will also place emphasis on state parks.
Louisiana receives $3 million in grants to support veterans’ mental health
Five Louisiana groups awarded ~$3M in VA Staff Sergeant Fox Grants for veterans' mental health peer support and outreach, including two in Northeast Louisiana. State also launching its first Veteran Business Outreach Center.
Big software firm is moving headquarters from Chicago to downtown New Orleans. Here's why.
"Talented people shouldn’t have to leave Louisiana to build careers at the forefront of that transformation.”
Smoak Power Laboratory honors family’s multi-generational electrical e
Louisiana Tech University's College of Engineering and Science recently celebrated the opening of the Smoak Power Laboratory with a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the generosity of three electric
‘Big business’: little-known court system in Louisiana churns out thousands of evictions – and millions in fees for judges
Guardian investigation: Louisiana’s justice of the peace courts may violate tenants’ constitutional rights as eviction fees boost judges’ incomes
Pearlington residents, business owners push for bridge replacement plan
The Pearlington bridge closed more than four years ago, cutting off a direct route between Pearlington and Louisiana.
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts to host Exploration Day on Nov. 9
NATCHITOCHES, La. — The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts will hold an Exploration Day on Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. where prospective students and
Louisiana ranks 9th nationally for business competitiveness for second consecutive year
Louisiana is once again ranked among the nation's top 10 states for business competitiveness. The publication ...
Gypsy Rose Blanchard involved in car crash in Louisiana
The accident comes weeks after the death of Ken Urker, Blanchard’s ex and the father of their daughter Aurora.
Meta's giant data center is creating a new path to $30-an-hour jobs
A community college in Louisiana is training students to work at Meta's giant new AI data center.
Dementia rates are high in Louisiana. These experts have tips to keep our brains healthy.
There are simple ways to reduce your risks of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive issues. Doctors share their advice for better diets, sleep and easy exercise.
This machine has saved infant lives for decades. Now a Baton Rouge hospital has its own.
Woman’s Hospital adds a lifesaving ECMO machine to help newborns struggling to breathe. There are only three like it in Louisiana. Here’s how it works.
New law firm office chief; museum names pair to board; consultancy picks new managing director
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Quin Hillyer: Louisiana is earning praise for business-friendly climate. Here’s what experts see.
A reputable business journal has ranked Louisiana near the top of the country for its business atmosphere. With some help from experts, columnist Quin Hillyer takes a look at what Louisiana is doing well and why it’s on the verge of doing even better.
Louisiana renews deals with 4 Medicaid providers; lawmakers want better health outcomes
Louisiana lawmakers renewed state contracts Thursday with four private managed care organizations that provide Medicaid coverage, calling on state health officials to ensure the money results in better health outcomes.
‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Scrutinizing the costs of powering Meta
LaPolitics: The Louisiana Public Service Commission recently voted down its administrative law judge’s order that would have required Meta to disclose how it calculated job projections and electricity needs for its Richland Parish data center project. Is the PSC overruling an ALJ unusual? Logan Burke, executive director with the Alliance for Affordable Energy: The commission […]
Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever to receive grant from Small Business Administration
The shipbuilding industry in Louisiana just got a shot in the arm with the Small Business Administration grant...
Louisiana rapper Kevin Gates, friends hit the Cajundome and other live music in Acadiana this week
Looking for live music?
Louisiana lands in the top 10 for business competitiveness
VOICE YOUR OPINION What is the single most important step Louisiana should take to develop the workforce needed to support major economic development projects? Vote here in today’s poll. Louisiana ranks ninth nationally among the best states for doing business in 2026, according to a new report from economic development publication Area Development, […]
Sun Belt Week 7 Biggest Matchups
Another fun week of Sun Belt football is approaching, and there are certain matchups that can have big implications down the road. Georgia State has been the biggest surprise in the Sun Belt, and a victory over James Madison could do wonders for its confidence. Troy and Louisiana is a marquee matchup for the West …
Louisiana opens enrollment for 274,000 Medicaid recipients who must switch plans
Healthy Blue, offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana and Elevance Health, is pulling out of Louisiana’s Medicaid program at the end of the year.
Industrial real estate in south Louisiana is hot, while other sectors are more sluggish
Louisiana’s industrial construction boom is fueling demand for warehouse space across the region, including the Greater New Orleans area — a welcome trend in an otherwise lackluster real estate market
Letters: Cutting city health budget in half jeopardizes vulnerable residents
As president and CEO of the Louisiana Public Health Institute, my job is to understand what helps our communities become healthier and to work alongside partners who share that commitment.
Amazing Halloween party inspiration!
Dive into the world of a nurse turned creative genius as she transforms her small Louisiana home into a 1930s haunted hotel for a legendary Halloween party every year. Get inspired by this immersive experience and creative vision! 🎃👻 #HalloweenPartyIdeas #ImmersiveExperience
Medicaid provider might end its coverage for Ochsner network, affecting 70,000
One of Louisiana’s four Medicaid plans might no longer cover treatment at the state’s largest healthcare network, Ochsner Health System, after Dec. 1, potentially affecting 70,000 people.
ULM symposium to feature business leaders, student competitions
The University of Louisiana Monroe announced that the College of Business and Social Sciences will host its annual symposium Oct. 12-17.
Christian entertainment brings faith, families and community together across North Louisiana
By Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune Christian music and faith-based entertainment are becoming an increasingly familiar part of the cultural landscape across North Louisiana, giving families...
Louisiana native took the long way to music career. Now he's on NBC's 'The Voice'
Will he win $100,000 and a recording contract?
Medicaid approves reentry care at Louisiana prisons, jails
Louisiana is joining 18 other states that provide federal government-supported healthcare access to incarcerated people near the end of their prison terms, with hopes it eases their reentry process.
Meta AI data center project is a boon for local business in Louisiana
A small Louisiana town saw more annual sales tax revenue in 2025 than the last 20 years combined, thanks largely to a huge Meta data center project.
John Kennedy has a quip for every occasion. Is that enough to beat the ‘goobers’ in the 2028 GOP field?
The Louisiana senator is using his wit for fellow Republicans in tough races, as he weighs his own future.
Mike Johnson Says He'll Start Louisiana Lawn Business With 'Fervor' If GOP Loses Midterms; Team Calls Speculation 'Hilarious'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has suggested he could leave politics if Republicans lose control of the House in November’s midterm elections, prompting speculation about his future that his spoke...
Justin Jefferson scores TD in Louisiana return
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson posted six receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 5
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Day earns State Star Award Dean Day, center director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University, has been named the 2026 Louisiana SBDC State Star. The […]
Attorney returns to firm where his career began; high school's CFO hired by Archdiocese
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
After Callais ruling, plaintiffs now raise questions over Louisiana's 2nd District
The winners of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that led Louisiana to eliminate one of its two majority-Black congressional districts now have their eyes on the state’s remaining seat held by a Black lawmaker.
Louisiana politicos angle for presidential run in 2028
Just how serious they are remains to be seen.
DOL Prevails in Circuit Court Appeal Over Diverted Contributions, Unpaid Health Claims
The US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a Louisiana district court’s decision to grant summary judgment on claims a company president breached his fiduciary duties.
A new defense tech initiative will serve Baton Rouge startups, small businesses
Baton Rouge has been included in a new federally backed defense technology initiative aimed at helping Louisiana startups and small businesses compete for military and commercial work. The U.S. Small Business Administration this week awarded $1 million to Precision Platform Solutions, the legal entity behind Monroe-based Maven Scouts, to launch the Gulf South Defense Tech […]
A ‘LaPolitics’ Q&A with House Education Chair Laurie Schlegel
What do you think are the main drivers causing Louisiana student test scores to rise? House Education Chair Laurie Schlegel: A great deal of credit goes to Superintendent Cade Brumley, who was hired in 2020 and built a strong team with a clear vision. He worked with the Legislature to implement reforms focused on the […]
Baton Rouge gets a slice of New York with Prince St. Pizza
Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born chain known for its thick Sicilian “SoHo” squares and traditional New York Neapolitan-style round pies, is opening its first Louisiana location in Baton Rouge, 225 reports. The restaurant, 6556 Siegen Lane, will open Friday, Oct. 9, with a “pizza cutting” celebration and meet-and-greet featuring former MMA fighter Jon […]
If you’re not getting good sleep, you’re like a lot of Louisianans. This doctor has advice.
Louisianans need more sleep. Here’s how to get it.
Speaker Johnson Floats Leaving Politics to Start ‘Lawn Business’ If GOP Loses House
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) floated an unexpected career change if Republicans lose their House majority in next month’s midterm elections, saying he would be willing to leave politics behind and start a lawn business in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Speaker Johnson Floats Leaving Politics to Start ‘Lawn Business’ If GOP Loses House
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) floated an unexpected career change if Republicans lose their House majority in next month’s midterm elections, saying he would be willing to leave politics behind and start a lawn business in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.
For the Record: The Sun Belt has unfinished business, a championship reunion, and 39 letters of trouble
Week 6 brings an old Louisiana rivalry back to life and sends an unbeaten team into unfriendly territory.
Louisiana Activists Draw Links Between Petrochemical, Climate Harm to Maternal Health
Louisiana feminist activists came together on October 2 at the annual Black Birth Matters conference to demand that policy makers consider how toxic air pollution and other environmental damage negatively impact reproductive health.
USDA Rural Development Supports Rural Businesses Across Eleven Parishes with Grant to University of Louisiana at Lafayette
(Alexandria, La., Oct. 7, 2026) — U.S.
ULM grad named America's top independent pharmacist
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry praised America's top independent pharmacist who graduated from ULM
Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After SNAP Rule Changes
It’s been more than a year since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and SNAP enrollment is down more than 20% in Louisiana. Anti-hunger groups say far more people could lose access if states are required to cover more of the food program’s cost.
ANF Investigates: Allegiance Health plans to sell 2 struggling Acadiana hospitals
Allegiance Health Management plans to sell four financially struggling rural hospitals in Louisiana, including two in Acadiana, at the directive of the Louisiana Department of Health. The two Acadiana hospitals involved are Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. Both facilities have dealt with a number of problems, including unpaid payroll taxes, broken equipment, overdue bills, the loss of doctors and staff, and a shortage of critical supplies.
ANF Investigates: Allegiance Health plans to sell 2 struggling Acadiana hospitals
Allegiance Health Management plans to sell four financially struggling rural hospitals in Louisiana, including two in Acadiana, at the directive of the Louisiana Department of Health. The two Acadiana hospitals involved are Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. Both facilities have dealt with a number of problems, including unpaid payroll taxes, broken equipment, overdue bills, the loss of doctors and staff, and a shortage of critical supplies.
ANF Investigates: Allegiance Health plans to sell 2 struggling Acadiana hospitals
Allegiance Health Management plans to sell four financially struggling rural hospitals in Louisiana, including two in Acadiana, at the directive of the Louisiana Department of Health. The two Acadiana hospitals involved are Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. Both facilities have dealt with a number of problems, including unpaid payroll taxes, broken equipment, overdue bills, the loss of doctors and staff, and a shortage of critical supplies.
Allegiance Health to sell four Louisiana hospitals, including Minden Medical Center
Allegiance Health Management announced Oct. 5 it plans to sell four Louisiana hospitals in a move the company says will help the facilities remain sustainable long-term.
Southern University launches rural business growth center
Southern University and A&M College has received a $1.275 million, three-year cooperative agreement from the Minority Business Development Agency to establish the Louisiana Innovation for Thriving Rural Business, or LIFT, Center aimed at strengthening rural businesses and expanding their access to financing, government contracts and advanced manufacturing opportunities. Housed in Southern’s College of Business, the […]
Southern University to lead new hub for rural La. businesses with $1.27M federal award
Southern University will use a $1.275M federal award to launch the LIFT center to support rural Louisiana businesses.
After redistricting, a Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation. Residents fear losing a representative who understands their struggles.
Black voters of Baton Rouge’s Scotlandville community face new political reality after Louisiana redistricting
The Baton Rouge community’s Black voting-age population has fallen from 53% to 25% under the state’s new congressional map. A
Louisiana is capturing carbon emissions with Exxon's help -- but shipping them to other states
Louisiana's petrochemical plants that export products are under increasing pressure in overseas markets to reduce their carbon footprint.
After losing in a closed Louisiana primary, Bill Cassidy files bill to require open party elections
Cassidy lost his seat this year after Louisiana switched to closed party primaries.
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Jamie Davis is campaigning to become something Louisiana has not seen in more than 100 years: a farmer in the U.S. Senate.
Louisiana’s John Kennedy says he’s considering presidential run: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’
“On my side of the aisle, If a bunch of goobers run, and I think they’re goobers and one of the goobers might win, and I think I can do a better job, I would consider running,” he said. “But right now I’m running for reelection.”
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Is Advocating For Stricter Online Harassment Laws After Fiancé's Death
Ken Urker was found dead on his 34th birthday at his home in Louisiana.
LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana's exhibit explores queer history
A sold-out Oct. 14 event at the Historic New Orleans Collection demonstrates the partnerships the new LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is pursuing with archives, libraries and collecting museums to
Sen. John Kennedy says he’s considering running for president
The Louisiana senator said that he has not made a decision yet and noted that right now, he is running for re-election.
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that’s facing challenges in its political representation
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation.
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation.
A Black Community in Louisiana Faces a Future Without a Champion in Congress After Redistricting
SCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes, you'll find a pocket of Louisiana that's unlike any other place in America's never-ending battle over what it means to have equal ...
Report shows that Louisiana's adult obesity rate declined significantly
Previously, Louisiana ranked as one of the most obese states. Now, a new report shows that the state's adult obesity rate has declined significantly.
US Speaker Mike Johnson attends Calvary football game
Speaker Mike Johnson surprised fans at a Louisiana high school football game to watch Calvary Baptist play.
Mining her musical roots inspired Robin Barnes to make a docuseries about Louisiana culture
Native New Orleans artist Robin Barnes channels her heritage as a vocalist and songwriter in "Discovering Home," a docuseries celebrating Louisiana culture across Lafayette, Lake Charles, and New Orleans.
How Julia Letlow, Jamie Davis are running for Senate in Louisiana — and how their styles differ
Why are Jamie Davis and Julia Letlow running different types of campaigns for the Senate?
Week 5: Thursday Louisiana high school football scores
Haughton 55, Parkway 36 Bossier 34, Southwood 12 Northwood Lena 28, Ringgold 50 West Point (MS) 2, Ruston 29 Haynesville 48, Union Parish 27
Dean Day of McNeese Small Business Center Earns National State Star Award
Dean Day, center director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University, has been named the 2026 Louisiana SBDC State
Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor, tours New Orleans schools. 'Louisiana is working.'
Rahm Emanuel, the former Mayor of Chicago and former Ambassador to Japan, toured New Orleans schools on Wednesday as he floats a presidential run in 2028.
Louisiana adds more public money to host rodeos, college sports events
Louisiana lawmakers increased the amount of public money the state will spend on college sports championships, rodeos and other entertainment events in this fiscal year to at least $12.1 million in direct support. State budget documents show it was previously slated to spend $10.4 million in the current fiscal year.
LSUA earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in science of reading
Louisiana State University of Alexandria’s undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), placing it among the nat…
Attack ads on Rick Edmonds, Blake Miguez stir up Republicans in Louisiana congressional race
The two leading candidates in the 6th Congressional District are under attack by ads from outside groups.
Nuclear reactors, data center campuses, gas-powered plants proposed in Iberville, Ascension
If completed, the project would add an extra 20% to Louisiana's electricity generation capacity.
Turning pain into purpose: A teen son’s legacy grows into a mission reaching thousands across Louisiana
Learn about the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation founded by Jordan and Lisa Tabor to support youth mental health and suicide prevention initiatives in Louisiana.
Blind chimp in Louisiana regains sight after cataract surgery
‘Watching Pierre look at me again was something I will never forget.’
Behavorial health pods, a women’s fitness fun and more local health news
A roundup of what’s new in Louisiana’s healthcare scene.
A Louisiana Business Paid a $40,000 Invoice From a Vendor It Knew. Investigators Say the Vendor's Email Had Been Compromised
A Louisiana business lost $40,000 after paying an invoice that appeared to come through a vendor relationship it had relied on for years. Investigators say ... Read More
Health leaders address childhood obesity at Baton Rouge conference
One in three children in Louisiana are overweight or obese, officials say.
UL System schools share team-level revenue sharing budgets despite new state law
Louisiana Tech University will spend nearly $2 million in public money to pay its student-athletes this year, while the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will devote $1.5 million to its sports teams.
Government inaction, cuts are worsening Louisiana’s health outcomes
Advocates are trying to improve Louisiana’s health rankings. But Louisiana is still ranked last, with few signs of improvement.
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Q&A: Kai Ryssdal on his time at Marketplace, the politics of the economy, public media & more
Ryssdal joined Morning Edition host Bob Pavlovich for a conversation ahead of two stops in Louisiana this week.
Every Louisiana Tech player drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Thunder out of Louisiana Tech.
LABI Names 2026 Business Excellence Award Honorees
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has announced the nine honorees of its 2026 Louisiana Business Excellence Awards,
Bill Bryan, Louisiana journalist, attorney and lover of the blues, dies in Baton Rouge
Bill Bryan had a lot of roles in his 67 years, and he had a “perpetual smile.”
Trump’s FDA nominee is under scrutiny. Here’s what Louisiana residents worry about.
WASHINGTON – Louisiana has a lot to say about the Trump administration’s third attempt to install a leader for the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, which inspects and approves food