Four-star Louisiana cornerback reveals commitment

LSU football missed on one of the top in-state prospects for the 2026 cycle. Four-star cornerback Hayward Howard chose Texas in an announcement on Friday. Despite recent reports listing the Tigers as the favorite, Howard decided to join head coach Steve …

New Orleans, Jefferson Parish face flash flooding as storms dump rain on southeast Louisiana

Parts of the New Orleans metro are under a flash flood warning until 6 p.m. Friday as a strong line of thunderstorms moves across southeast Louisiana, dumping heavy rain in the area, according to the National Weather Service. Jefferson Parish was also …

Louisiana Illuminator: Louisiana officials lament loss of USDA money to help schools, food banks buy from local farmers

Louisiana lawmakers are asking Congress to bring back a $1 billion federal program that allows schools, child care programs, and food banks to purchase locally grown produce and protein. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and Local …

Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk has been released after spending six weeks at a Louisiana detention center

Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk was released from a Louisiana detention center Friday, six weeks after masked federal agents took her into custody amid the Trump administration’s effort to deport noncitizens who have protested against the …

Louisiana’s John Foster Sings His Way Into American Idol’s Top 7

I have to admit, it's been a long time since I've paid too much attention to American Idol. BUT, this season, I've been watching more close since there's been so many Louisiana stars shining brightly. Clara Rae from Monroe wowed the judges …

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Recall Update: Louisiana Residents Warned About Dangerous Igloo Coolers

(KPEL-FM) - In a recent recall update from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more Igloo coolers are being recalled due to a hazard issue. The recall includes around 130,000 coolers sold with the model number 34692. Here in Louisiana, ice chests are a …

'Dr. Codeine' and 2 others plead to getting opioids and more in Louisiana-based Medicaid scam

Three accused scammers who forged nearly 100 prescriptions to get promethazine, codeine, hydrocodone and other pharmaceuticals confessed to Medicaid fraud in federal court Thursday. Kevan Andre Hills, Devin Tyrone Stampley Jr. and Asia Deshan Guess stood …

Dollar Tree To Raise Prices Again At All Louisiana Stores

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - If you thought price increases were a thing of the past for Dollar Tree locations in Louisiana, you would be sadly mistaken.  We have all the details. Dollar Tree Stores To Add Hundreds Of New Locations Throughout U.S. …

Louisiana father left with gruesome face and body burns after boat exploded at popular event

A Louisiana man was hospitalized with severe burns to over three-quarters of his face after a horrific boat explosion at a popular annual boating event. Devear 'Dee' Tureaud, a 53-year-old father-of-two, sustained extensive burns to his face - …