State News

Louisiana state parks will be partnering with the Workforce Commission to hire people with disabilities and special needs to fill jobs for the summer season.

A bid to increase Louisiana's legal smoking age from 18 to 21 narrowly escaped the House budget committee, but only after lawmakers added a long list of exemptions to the proposal.

If you thought your friends and family in other states were as fortunate (note: sarcasm) as you to receive so many robocalls, you can go ahead and think again.

The House Appropriations committee approves legislation that would raise the legal age to smoke from 18 to 21 years old.

A Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Deputy has been released from the hospital following treatment of injuries he received in a crash while escorting President Trump's motorcade.

Legislation headed to the Louisiana House would make playing online fantasy sports legal only if you're in a casino while you're playing.

The Department of Children and Family Services is asking for more households to open their doors to teen foster kids as part of National Foster Care Month.

The online fantasy sports regulatory bill leaves committee with an amendment that stipulates you can only play if you’re at card checking over-21 only establishments like video poker stops, bars, or casinos.

Everyone has something that they LOVE about Louisiana.

Governor John Bel Edwards addressed the growing controversy in Alabama surrounding the state’s passing of a bill that almost completely bans abortion procedures.

Those who want to puff pot for pleasure in Louisiana shouldn't hold their breath while waiting for legislative approval.

Fred's Super Dollar Stores have announced an additional 104 store closings across the nation.