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Louisiana House Advances Bill Addressing Public Camping, Homelessness Response
Update: HB 211, titled the “Streets to Success Act,” passed the House 70-28 on April 15, passed the Senate 21-15 on May 28 with amendments, received House concurrence 72-28 on May 29, and was signed by Gov. Jeff Landry on…
Louisiana Not Done With Winter Yet? Another Cold Front Could Bring 40s Back
Just when many thought Louisiana had fully entered spring, another chilly surprise may be on the way. Forecasters are watching the potential for a stronger cold front to move into the state around May 1, which could bring much cooler…
Louisiana Senate Bill 371 Could Create Public Registry for Repeat Domestic Violence Offenders
Update: According to the Louisiana Legislature’s bill record, SB 371 was amended and sent back to the Senate Finance Committee on April 15 and did not advance further before the session adjourned June 1; it was not enacted. The amended…
Eight Children Killed in Shreveport Mass Shooting, Police Say
SHREVEPORT, La. — A devastating shooting in Shreveport early Sunday morning left eight children dead and two others injured in what police described as a domestic-related incident. According to authorities, officers responded just after 6 a.m. to reports of gunfire.…
Louisiana lawmakers have blocked a proposal that would have removed the state’s school requirement for the meningitis vaccine, keeping current…
Louisiana lawmakers have blocked a proposal that would have removed the state’s school requirement for the meningitis vaccine, keeping current immunization rules in place for students. House Bill 737, filed by State Representative Beryl Amedee, failed in the House Education…
Louisiana Man Sentenced to Prison and Surgical Castration in Child Sex Abuse Case
A man in North Louisiana has been sentenced to 45 years in prison along with surgical castration after pleading guilty to serious sexual offenses involving a child. According to authorities, Zachary Dewayne Doolittle, 40, entered a guilty plea in Bossier…
Car Slams Into Crowd at Louisiana Festival, More Than a Dozen Hurt
What started as a celebration quickly turned into chaos Saturday afternoon in South Louisiana. A vehicle drove into a crowd during a Lao New Year parade near New Iberia, leaving more than a dozen people injured, some seriously. Emergency crews…
Head-On Crash in Washington Parish Leaves Two Dead
A crash in Washington Parish claimed the lives of two people Friday afternoon, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers say the crash happened around 1:20 p.m. on Highway 21 near Lon Miley Road. A vehicle traveling south crossed into the…
Louisiana Senate Passes Bill Requiring Five Day School Week
A new proposal moving through the Louisiana Legislature could reshape school schedules across the state, requiring most public schools to return to a traditional five day week. The measure, known as Senate Bill 82, is backed by State Senator Beth…
Louisiana Drivers Face Higher Stakes as New Insurance Law Targets Uninsured
Drivers across Louisiana are already dealing with some of the highest car insurance costs in the country, and new changes to state law are adding even more pressure, especially for anyone going without coverage. Bankrate estimates the average annual cost…