Louisiana lawmakers again reject LGBTQ+ worker discrimination protections 

For the fourth year in a row, Louisiana legislators have killed a proposal to prohibit employers from discriminating against new hires based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.  House Bill 429 by Rep. Delisha Boyd, D-New Orleans, was shot down  …

Roof collapses at Louisiana plantation as crews work to put out fire

WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - Fire crews are still on the scene of a fire at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle that began on Thursday afternoon, May 15. According to officials, the fire began shortly after 2 p.m. in the south wing of the building. Staff …

Louisiana Sheriff's Office Speak Out on Animal Cruelty Cases

ST.MARY PARISH, LA (KPEL) — From Jeanerette to Morgan City, locals have vocalized their concerns regarding animal cruelty and the increase in the mistreatment of animals across St. Mary Parish. Most people don't know the ins and outs of how animal …

The Breakdown: Should Louisiana’s AG and governor sign off on all consent decrees?

Should the Attorney General and Louisiana’s governor be the final authority on all consent decrees and agreements in Louisiana? NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: Should the Attorney General and Louisiana’s governor be the final authority on all consent …

Here’s how Louisiana families could win money for their child’s education

BATON ROUGE, La. (KNOE) - In recognition of 529 Day, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance is giving families the chance to win $529 toward their child’s college education. 529 Day, which lands on May 29, is a nationally recognized day that …

Women’s Tennis 2025 Signee Ella Mancuso Posts Impressive Run Towards Louisiana State Title

Via University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics, 4h ago CHATTANOOGA (May 15, 2025) – Incoming Chattanooga Mocs women’s tennis signee Ella Mancuso put together an impressive run through the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) state …

How to watch Louisiana high school baseball playoffs

Championship weekend is here for the Louisiana high school baseball playoffs.  Best-of-three championship series in Division I, II, and III will commence on Thursday, May 15. Such is the case for both the select and non-select brackets, with schools …

Inmates shipped to Louisiana due to staffing, Polk County Sheriff says

POLK COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The Polk County sheriff says, like many other jails across southeast Texas, their facility is dealing with staffing shortages, causing them to move inmates to Louisiana. "You look at Harris County. You look at pretty much …

Fire breaks out at historic Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana

Ouachita Parish Schools Summer Feeding Program meets needs in Northeast Louisiana

OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KNOE) - Ouachita Parish School System prepares for its Summer Feeding Program. The program will be open to people under 18 years of age or to people 19 years old or older with mental or physical disabilities, who participate in public …