Report says Louisiana's economic outlook improved by tax reform

(The Center Square) — According to the latest Rich States, Poor States report Louisiana's Economic Outlook rank jumped from 31 to 18.  "Each of these factors is influenced directly by state lawmakers through the legislative process. Generally …

Friends of the Cabildo Rum Rendezvous Highlights Louisiana Based Rum Producers

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Friends of the Cabildo will host its third annual Rum Rendezvous Tasting, Wednesday, May 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Palace Cafe. Eight Louisiana based distillers, producers and blenders will take part in the tasting along with …

Death penalty bills aim to refine Louisiana's process, expand execution witness lists

At least three bills in the 2025 legislative session that began Monday touch on capital punishment, aiming to refine processes amid a press by Louisiana officials to carry out more death sentences. Two bills filed thus far have provisions that concern who …

Louisiana Cities Avoid “Bug Filled” Rankings; Texas Wasn’t So Lucky

Households in Louisiana, from Shreveport to New Orleans, are in a constant battle with pests. From ants to flies, cockroaches to stinkbugs, there always seem to be a wave of some pest that wants to move in. But what if professional pest control experts …

Do I have to get a Real ID in Louisiana? What to know about deadlines and requirements

Louisiana journalist recalls Roy Acuff friendship in new book release

Devastating Louisiana Crash: Woman's Car Hit by 18-Wheeler

A devastating situation unfolded on a Louisiana highway right before the noon hour on Monday, April 14, that led to the death of a woman, according ot Louisiana State Police. Louisiana State Police Fatal Crash Investigation Louisiana State Police What …

Popular Toilet Paper Brand In Louisiana Files for Bankruptcy

(KMDL-FM) This is not what Louisiana needs. Our state's legislature has just started its spring session and you're telling me we might not have enough toilet paper to clean up their...mess? What about the Governor he's been stepping into some …

North Louisiana Parish Faces Skyrocketing Unemployment

SHREVEPORT, LA – One community in far northeast Louisiana has the worst job market in the entire state. The national unemployment rate is up just a tick from 4.1% in February to 4.2 percent in March. The latest unemployment rate in Louisiana is 4.2%. But …

Cajun Heritage Thrives Amid Coastal Challenges in Louisiana’s Swamps

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 — Louisiana‘s iconic swamps are more than just scenic vistas; they are an integral part of the region’s culture, particularly within Cajun communities. Milton Walker Jr., a local historian, emphasizes, “The …