What is mommy thumb? Louisiana doctor treats common parent condition in the wrist

"Mommy thumb," also known as De Quervain's tenosynovitis, is a painful condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist.  This is one of the most common postpartum conditions, according to the Orthopedic Institute of New …

Hand-sized, four-bite curried venison meat pies are a Louisiana's family favorite

Hand-sized, four-bite meat pies are, by far, the most asked for recipe among my family and friends. Made with venison and a modest touch of curry — their golden deliciousness is a hit at potlucks as well as at home. Thanks to a goat-ranching cousin in …

Rural Louisiana families have fewer options to use private school grants: 'No opportunities here'

Jacqueline McCardie wants badly to put her grandson in a new school. The public elementary that 11-year-old Jah’Derrick attends is crowded and outdated, and the baby-faced fourth grader says he gets bullied. But McCardie, 62, is a single guardian on a …

Attention on contentious car insurance bills in Louisiana shifts to state Senate committees

Car insurance bills favored by business interests that blew through the state House will likely face a tougher path when they get their first hearing in the Senate this week. The Senate has typically been more aligned with trial lawyers, who pin the blame …

Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne brings Louisiana flavor to NYC at LSU alumni crawfish boil

Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne has completed her college career representing the LSU Tigers in college gymnastics. She couldn't compete throughout the entire season, as she injured her knee midway, ruling her out. The Tigers couldn't …

Rumeysa Ozturk returns to Boston after six weeks in Louisiana immigration detention center

Turkish student at Tufts University returns to Boston after release from Louisiana detention center

A Tufts University student from Turkey, Rumeysa Ozturk, returned to Boston on Saturday after spending over six weeks in Louisiana immigration detention center amid US President Donald Trump’s campaign to deport pro-Palestinian campus activists.Ozturk was …

A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now he’s working to change Louisiana’s law

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As 18-year-old Bobby Gumpright rode his bike home from his bartending job in New Orleans in 1999, he began to concoct a story about why he didn't have any money. In the throes of addiction and not wanting to admit he had spent …

A split jury and a lie sent him to prison. Now he’s working to change Louisiana’s law

A seasonal guide to Louisiana’s outdoor activities and adventures

Spring in Louisiana brings mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers, creating perfect conditions for outdoor exploration. Temperatures typically range from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit, which is optimal for hiking, cycling, and camping. This season …