Many Louisiana families struggle with childcare costs, survey finds

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - More than 7,000 children in Louisiana are currently on a waiting list for childcare assistance, and parents who don’t qualify for subsidies are paying more than ever, according to a new survey from the Louisiana Policy Institute for …

Louisiana Icon Red Lerille Awarded Prestigious Fitness Honor

Red Lerillle of Lafayette, Louisiana, was awarded a prestigious honor, and we couldn't be happier for this local icon. It was announced on Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Facebook page that Lerille was inducted into the inaugural class of the …

Florida, Missouri, And Louisiana Sens Intro Communism Teaching Act To Educate Students On Ideology’s Dangers

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Crucial Communism Teaching Act Thursday, aiming to arm high school students with lessons on communism’s grim history and threats to liberty. Joined by Rep. María Elvira …

Guest column: Amendment 2 gives Louisiana a chance to lead

It’s rare in these polarized political times to find much of anything on which 80%+ of people can agree. Constitutional Amendment 2 presents that opportunity, as evidenced by the fact that it passed overwhelmingly from the legislative process, drawing …

A 637-pound great white shark is heading toward Louisiana's coast. Follow his journey.

A 637-pound great white shark has traveled thousands of miles over the last two years and is now heading toward Louisiana's coast.  The nearly 10-foot-long shark known as Ormond was located on March 4 just off the coast of the Florida-Georgia line, …

Public Relations Association of Louisiana Northwest Chapter Announces 2025 Board of Directors

1 The Public Relations Association of Louisiana (PRAL) Northwest Chapter has announced its new board members for 2025. PRAL Northwest is an association of professionals engaged in the practice of public relations throughout Northwest Louisiana. The …

How Many Billionaires Do We Have in Louisiana?

Remember when it used to be a really big deal if you heard about a millionaire? Growing up, especially in Louisiana, it wasn't that common that you would hear about a millionaire, much less ever actually meet one. But according to the latest data, …

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs order for ‘Gulf of America’ change to all state laws, documents

GRAY – Following the lead of President Donald Trump, Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Thursday that directs state agencies to change all references to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana laws and other documents to the “Gulf of America.” …

Community Mourns After Bowler Dies in Louisiana Accident

3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana

Giant underwater ripples, formed in the wake of the asteroid impact that wiped out the nonavian dinosaurs 66 million years ago, have been identified deep beneath Louisiana's surface. Measuring up to 52 feet high and nearly 2,000 feet apart, these …