New Orleans, Jefferson Parish face flash flooding as storms dump rain on southeast Louisiana

Parts of the New Orleans metro are under a flash flood warning until 6 p.m. Friday as a strong line of thunderstorms moves across southeast Louisiana, dumping heavy rain in the area, according to the National Weather Service. Jefferson Parish was also …

Louisiana Illuminator: Louisiana officials lament loss of USDA money to help schools, food banks buy from local farmers

Louisiana lawmakers are asking Congress to bring back a $1 billion federal program that allows schools, child care programs, and food banks to purchase locally grown produce and protein. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and Local …

Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk arrives back home after spending six weeks at a Louisiana detention center

Follow Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk on Saturday arrived in her home state of Massachusetts after she was snatched by masked federal agents near her home and spent six weeks in ICE detention as part of the Trump administration’s effort …

Democrats push investigation of Louisiana detention centers

Several Democratic lawmakers in Washington are urging an official inquiry into the conditions of immigration detention centers in Louisiana. The call for action has been directed to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Inspector General. The …

Louisiana’s John Foster Sings His Way Into American Idol’s Top 7

I have to admit, it's been a long time since I've paid too much attention to American Idol. BUT, this season, I've been watching more close since there's been so many Louisiana stars shining brightly. Clara Rae from Monroe wowed the judges …

Recall Update: Louisiana Residents Warned About Dangerous Igloo Coolers

(KPEL-FM) - In a recent recall update from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more Igloo coolers are being recalled due to a hazard issue. The recall includes around 130,000 coolers sold with the model number 34692. Here in Louisiana, ice chests are a …

Louisiana Chicken Owners Warned Against Kissing/Snuggling

At first, it might seem odd that there must be a warning like this.  But then, washing machine manufacturers have to put a label on machines saying “Do not put any person in this machine.” So, it makes sense that there has to be a warning now that says “ …

Louisiana man arrested on child pornography warrants in Winkler County, deputies say

Eugene Marks Jr., 55, was wanted on outstanding felony charges for 12 counts of pornography involving children. WINKLER COUNTY, Texas — The Winkler County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) worked in tandem with authorities from the Parish of West Baton Rouge, LA …

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Senator Bill Cassidy wants to bring medicine manufacturing to northwest Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy visited the facility on Line Avenue in Shreveport that was once owned by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. During his visit Friday (May 9), Cassidy spoke with officials from the North Louisiana …