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Ed Orgeron Officially Returning To LSU Football Under Lane Kiffin
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is officially returning to LSU football under new head coach Lane Kiffin, according to multiple reports Wednesday night. Orgeron will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense. Coach O led LSU to…
Alexandria Father Arrested After 4-Year-Old Son Killed In Accidental Shooting
A Louisiana father has been arrested after authorities say his four year old son died in an accidental shooting involving a stolen handgun in Alexandria. According to the Alexandria Police Department, the incident happened the night of May 9, 2026,…
Louisiana Senate Votes to Eliminate Vehicle Inspection Stickers
Louisiana drivers may soon be saying goodbye to the familiar inspection sticker requirement after state lawmakers overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at ending the longtime program. The Louisiana Senate voted 27 to 7 in favor of a bill pushed by State…
Proposed Federal Bill Would Raise Minimum Wage to $25 an Hour, Including in Louisiana
The Living Wage for All Act, introduced by Rep. Delia Ramirez and other House Democrats, would raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour nationwide. Since Louisiana follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, the proposal would…
Bolo: Missing Children – Louisiana
Law enforcement is actively searching for two missing children out of Catahoula Parish. Missing: Autumn Carlisle, 7 years old Chyain Carlisle, 15 years old They were last seen around 10:30 PM on May 3 at their home on Gasline Road…
Louisiana SNAP Changes Coming Soon. Here’s What Recipients Need to Know.
Louisiana residents who receive SNAP benefits will see a change in how those benefits can be used starting in 2026. According to state officials, the adjustment does not reduce benefits or change who qualifies. Instead, it limits certain types of…
Lawsuit Filed After Governor Halts May 16 Congressional Primary
Update: Louisiana lawmakers passed a new congressional map on May 29, 2026, and Gov. Landry signed it. The congressional primary was rescheduled as an open primary on Nov. 3, with a Dec. 12 runoff, according to the Louisiana Illuminator. A…
Rayne Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges, Additional Victims Reportedly Identified
Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of a Rayne man following an investigation involving child sexual abuse material and allegations of indecent behavior with a juvenile. According to authorities, 42 year old Julian “Trey” Aucoin III was arrested on April…
Louisiana Bill Would Let Churches Remove Disruptive People Using Reasonable Force
A proposed Louisiana bill is moving forward that would give churches clearer authority to remove disruptive individuals from worship services and use reasonable force if necessary. House Bill 294 is aimed at helping places of worship maintain order when someone…
Louisiana Crime Blitz Leads to 26 Arrests, Drug Seizures, and Fugitive Roundup
A major multi-agency law enforcement operation in Louisiana resulted in dozens of arrests and multiple drug seizures during a recent targeted enforcement push. According to officials, Louisiana State Police Troop F and the Criminal Investigations Division Monroe Field Office teamed…