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An 18-year-old, identified as Calvin Felton of Hammond, was shot and killed, according to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.

WPSO identified the missing boater as Rachel Hann, 38, a resident of St. Francisville.

Coroner identifies him as 60-year-old Shreveport resident

Eight insurers have been approved to receive grants from a state incentive program

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says that finding quality new police officers to join the force has become a struggle like many other industries.

The LSU baseball team has earned the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, officials announced on Monday, May 29.

While state representatives have Memorial Day off, state senators are headed to work.

Some homeowners say they have been told by insurers who received state grants to write new wind and hail policies that the companies are not writing new coverage until after the 2023 hurricane season. But Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon disputes that.

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed five bills into law on Thursday, May 25, from the 2023 Legislative Session.

A Louisiana Senate committee killed a proposed ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth Wednesday, giving a rare victory to LGBTQ+ activists combating care restrictions throughout the southeast.

Two issues that largely receive Republican support but have received mixed reactions from some lawmakers and even law enforcement, namely permitless conceal carry and a police buffer bill.

Cesar Olalde, 18, is accused of killed four people: his parents, brother, and sister.

BESE met days after the Louisiana Senate Education Committee voted down BESE’s previous proposal.

Despite having a stripped license the company was able to ship thousands of suspicious opioid orders.

We’ve heard the pleas for the past two years about the need for a new or renovated juvenile jail here in our area.

House Bill 12 written by Representative Richard Nelson specifically addresses third graders who are struggling to read by holding students back who are not at the appropriate reading level.

The Senate-passed bill now heads to the full House for debate

Prices at the gun store are pretty steep, but some lawmakers are hoping to provide some relief.

Nine people were injured, seven of which sustained gunshot wounds, when a shooting broke out at a graduation party in Thibodaux

Officials confirmed that all of OMV field offices will be back open on Monday, May 22.

One person is hospitalized after being shot by Eunice police Friday evening, according to Louisiana State Police.

Rafus Anderson has been cleared of a manslaughter charge after a grand jury returned a No True Bill on Thursday, May 18, according to his attorney, Neal Johnson.

Officials says a law change, prompted by FOX 8 investigations after Hurricane Ida, and a federal agency's new recommendations will save lives.

House Bill 498 would set bail at $50,000 for violent offenses committed without a firearm and $100,000 for those committed with a firearm.

Louisiana lawmakers took up two bills aimed at protecting the state’s seafood industry.

Hundreds of people working in the local movie production industry feel the writer’s strike’s impact.

Several videos posted to Twitter captured Congressman Clay Higgins pushing an activist away from a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently experiencing a computer network outage.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says they are experiencing a statewide network outage affecting all field offices.

Three judges appointed by Republican presidents heard arguments from both sides on the drug, Mifepristone, that is used for abortion.