Congressional Bill Could Gut Funding for Louisiana Schools

Highlights The One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens federal funding for Acadiana school districts, already grappling with a $7 billion freeze in education grants Title I funding cuts would hit Lafayette, St. Martin, Vermilion, and Acadia parishes hard, as …

WWII Marine finally laid to rest in Louisiana after 80 years

WWII Marine Pfc. Harry LeBert was laid to rest in Louisiana 80 years after his death in the Battle of Saipan. LeBert's remains were identified through DNA and dental records after being recovered and interred as "X21". He received full …

Public workers in Louisiana can now be gifted $81 worth of food and drink for every holiday

Have you dropped off some Independence Day barbecue at your favorite government office yet?  Elected officials and government employees may now be gifted $81 worth of food and drink per individual for state holidays and religious occasions under a …

Texas, Louisiana Senate races in 2026 could res…

SHREVEPORT, La. — Though the 2026 midterms may feel distant, the races for U.S. Senate seats in Texas and Louisiana are already drawing early attention—and could have national implications, according to a political expert. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) Louisiana  …

This novice to Louisiana's epic offshore fishing keeps going back, with love on the line

The boat was slicing through choppy waves many miles out to sea when the cry went out and fingers pointed the captain toward a patch of blue water, boiling with gray froth. It was a pogie ball, a dense school of the tiny fish. They had drawn the attention …

Louisiana Down hosts July 4th weekend celebrations

<p>BOSSIER CITY, La. (<a href="http://KTALNEWS.COM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KTAL/KMSS</a>) - Families can celebrate Independence Day with a weekend at the races.</p…

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Protesters Gather at Louisiana Prison to Protest ICE Arrests

(Basile, Louisiana) - Protesters applied for a permit to march in front of the detention center in Evangeline Parish, and the Town of Basile approved their request after meeting with organizers. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office posted on their …

Blue Bell Announces New Ice Cream Flavor in Louisiana & Texas

(KNGT-FM) - As you're making your way to the store to gather everything for the Fourth of July cookout, be sure to pick up some Ice Cream, and it looks like we've got a new one to try out! It's always a good day when Blue Bell drops a new Ice …

Top Performing Parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd Grade Reading Initiative

Louisiana is trying something new in education and those changes are now in effect. 3rd graders who do not meet basic reading requirements are being held back rather than promoted to the 4th grade. These students have several opportunities to meet the new …