Confusion over maternal care medication plagues politics in Louisiana and beyond

A year ago, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law that made Louisiana the first state in the country to reclassify pregnancy care drugs as controlled dangerous substances. Since then, the political assault on the medications has continued to ramp up on …

Is storm surge worsening along Louisiana's coast? Research shows reasons for concern.

As the state prepares for a hurricane season predicted to be above average, a new study shows storm surge may be worsening more than previously thought along much of the Gulf Coast, including southeast Louisiana. The findings based on nationwide coastal …

Louisiana Public School Employee Arrested for Felony Theft

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (KPEL-FM) - A public school employee in Ascension Parish has been arrested on felony theft charges. School Employee Arrested for Felony Theft Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office detectives with the Property Crimes Unit arrested Kayla …

Louisiana lawmakers urge colleges to crack down on antisemitism after campus protests

Lawmakers are urging Louisiana colleges and universities to adopt new policies aimed at curbing antisemitism on their campuses under a resolution advancing through the state Legislature. The proposal, which follows complaints of antisemitism on college …

Ugandan-born Catholic Priest in U.S. Appointed Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux Diocese in Louisiana

He was ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in May 2013. Since then, he has served in different positions including the Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral, at St. Genevieve and at Christ the Redeemer. The Bishop-elect also served as the …

Louisiana partners with Pennington Biomedical on new campaign to combat childhood obesity

A new initiative to combat childhood obesity in Louisiana will put 35 years of medical research into action by creating tools and programming for children, parents, teachers and primary care physicians. Greaux Healthy was created in partnership between …

Louisiana's House passed an anti-DEI bill after racially charged debate. Then it stalled.

A bill that would ban Louisiana’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs provoked charges of racism by Black legislators, an anguished response from White colleagues and tears by the measure’s sponsor when it was debated on the floor of the state House …

Meet the Louisiana daredevils who spearfish under oil rigs: 'You have to be a little crazy'

Three fishermen cruise past the mouth of the Mississippi River. Alice in Chains blares from an overhead speaker, blending with the slap of waves against the boat's hull. Offshore oil platforms grow nearer on the horizon. Behind the rigs, dark …

L’Auberge Casino Fights $3M Tax Bill from Louisiana School District

A tax fight is brewing between the Calcasieu Parish School Board and L’Auberge Casino Resort. The school district claims the casino owes $3 million in unpaid taxes, interest that has built up, and penalties. The argument revolves around how to tax …

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