Lake Martin Named Second-Most Instagrammable Spot in Louisiana
Travel website BigSevenTravel.com recently put out a list of their "Most Instagrammable Spots in Louisiana" and one Acadiana treasure made the cut.
State News
DOTD Needs Your Help In Identifying Acadiana’s Clogged Bridges
You're encouraged to report bridge areas that are clogged with debris or sediment to your local DOTD office.
Bill One Step Closer To Toxicology Tests For Crashes W/ Serious Injury
A Bossier Parish wreck that claimed the life of four-year-old Katie Grantham in November 2017 has inspired legislation that would require toxicology tests on drivers at fault for vehicle collisions that cause serious injury.
Louisiana could ban most new freestanding emergency rooms
By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A proposal to ban the creation of most new freestanding emergency rooms in Louisiana has won support from state senators, amid concerns the ERs threaten the survival of the state's fragile rural hospitals...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A proposal to ban the creation of most new freestanding emergency rooms in Louisiana has won support from state senators, amid concerns the ERs threaten the survival of the state's fragile rural hospitals...
Louisiana To Offer Paid, On-The-Job Training For 3,000 High Schoolers
The program was approved by BESE board members today.
House Republicans refuse $39M increase for Louisiana schools
House Republicans blocked passage Tuesday of a $3.8 billion Louisiana public school financing formula, supporting its teacher pay raises but objecting to a separate boost for school districts.
Louisiana House Committee Rejects Bill That Would Have Restricted Billboards
A bill at the state legislature level that would have put a moratorium on billboards along state roadways died in committee on Tuesday.
Louisiana Pirate Festival Dates Announced For Lake Charles
This year's Louisiana Pirate Festival is adding something new to the mix, a laser light show.
New Orleans joins Drug Enforcement Administration program
New Orleans has become the 16th city to join a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration initiative to fight heroin and prescription drug abuse.
Louisiana man charged with 100 counts of first-degree rape
A 71-year-old Louisiana man has been charged with 100 counts of first-degree rape over allegations of criminal sexual conduct involving minors.
Former gymnastics coach gets 65 years for abusing boys
A former gymnastics coach who pleaded guilty on Monday to molesting 13 boys has been sentenced to 65 years in prison.
Nurse Saves 74-Year-Old Man’s Life After He Collapses During Chubby Carrier Show
Acadiana's own Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band were playing at Rock 'n' Bowl in New Orleans when 74-year-old Deacon Piero Caserta collapsed on the dance floor.