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A manhunt is underway for at least two people who shot an innocent woman to death inside a vehicle at a Hammond gas station early yesterday morning. Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said while one car was at a gas pump, another car pulled up to an adjacent pump.

Woman murdered in a Hammond gas station was an unintended victim of a targeted shooting, according to authorities A manhunt is underway for at least two people who shot an innocent woman to death inside a vehicle at a Hammon...

The New World screwworm has been found in the United States for the first time in nearly 60 years. It's a flesh-easting parasite that can kill animals including livestock. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the deadly bug was found in a calf in Texas, 30 miles north of Mexican border. Strain says its discovery in the United States has already led to an increase in beef prices.

Recent rediscovery of New World screwworm leads to increase in beef prices The New World screwworm has been found in the United States for the first time in nearly 60 years. It's a fles...

The sheriff of St. Tammany Parish is discovering what it's like on the other side of the law. Sheriff Randy Smith has turned himself in to face charges stemming from an altercation at a Madisonville restaurant on Friday, May 29th. Investigators say he violently confronted a man who's been one of his harshest critics; the victim says the assault was unprovoked.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith arrested today after altercation in Madisonville last Friday The sheriff of St. Tammany Parish is discovering what it's like on the other side of the law. Sheriff Randy Sm...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists believe they are making progress in restoring critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend. LDWF Biologist Manager Villis Dowden says over the past two weeks crews have stocked 110 containers of native eelgrass which can provide critical habitat for juvenile fish.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries make strides in restoration of Toledo Bend fish habitat The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists believe they are making progress in restoring cr...

The elimination of state inspection stickers doesn't officially happen until January 1st; but for all intents and purposes, your days of schlepping to get your vehicle inspected are over. Governor Landry has told State Police not to issue citations for expired inspection stickers. And Larry Bagley, who authored House Bill 1085, says even if your inspection is due for renewal this month, just let it go.

Louisiana State Police instructed not to issue tickets for expired vehicle inspection stickers The elimination of state inspection stickers doesn't officially happen until January 1st; but for all intents ...

Governor Landry signed a bill increasing the penalties for ma*****na use on college campuses and near schools. While the new law affects all school zones across the state Po***ck Representative Gabe Firment says it specifically targets creating a more family-friendly environment at on-campus tailgates on gamedays.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signs bill increasing penalties for ma*****na usage on campuses, school zones throughout state Governor Landry signed a bill increasing the penalties for ma*****na use on college campuses and near schools....

A new poll shows Julia Letlow with a very clear path to the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The poll by Kaplan Strategies shows Letlow with a 15-point lead over John Fleming, 52% to 37%, with 10% undecided. Pollster Doug Kaplan says Letlow has consolidated support among all factions of the Republican coalition.

New poll has Julia Letlow currently leading John Fleming ahead of 2026 Louisiana Republican runoff A new poll shows Julia Letlow with a very clear path to the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The poll by...

The legislature continued its crackdown on imported seafood in this session, passing several bills aimed at protecting Louisiana shrimpers. Houma Representative Jessica Domangue carried a bill by Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, giving the agency the authority to seize and destroy seafood at ports that fail to meet the state's testing requirements.

Louisiana lawmakers pass additional bills to combat imported seafood The legislature continued its crackdown on imported seafood in this session, passing several bills aimed at pr...

Since March of 2025, Louisiana voters have rejected nine constitutional amendment proposals that appeared on two different ballots and nine more will be on the ballot in November. Melinda Deslatte with the Public Affairs Research Council says state lawmakers are not fazed by the voters' recent lack of support for the amendments.

Voter apathy evident as Louisianians rejected all constitutional amendments in most recent election Since March of 2025, Louisiana voters have rejected nine constitutional amendment proposals that appeared on t...