Rep. Dickerson’s bill requiring insurance coverage for pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders passes Louisiana House

Staff Report BATON ROUGE, La. — On May 19, 2025, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed House Bill 408, introduced by Rep. Kellee Dickerson, which mandates health insurance coverage for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and …

Funeral services underway for Louisiana icon and Crawfish King Al Scramuzza

FOR REMEMBERING AN ICON IN TRUE NEW ORLEANS FASHION, LOUISIANA ICON AL SCARAMUZZA, KNOWN AS THE CRAWFISH KING, WAS LAID TO REST THIS MORNING. OF COURSE, A SECOND LINE HELD IN HIS HONOR. HE DIED LAST SUNDAY AT 97 YEARS OLD, AND HUNDREDS GATHERED THIS …

Did Louisiana's John Foster See 'Idol' Results Early?

KNGT-FM - Monday Night, American Idol crowned its 22nd winner as Jamal Roberts from Meridian, Mississippi was crowned this seasons winner over Louisiana's own John Foster. But, did Louisiana's Idol superstar already know his fate before it was …

Rutgers taps Louisiana State University leader as its next president

Rutgers University has tapped the leader of Louisiana State University, a Chicago native and social scientist, as its 22nd president. William F. Tate IV, 63, was unanimously selected by the board of governors at a meeting on the main New Brunswick campus …

Fearful New Orleans lawyers flee Louisiana after jailbreak as DA fires back at Landry

Two Orleans Parish lawyers who secured convictions against a recent escapee from the Orleans Parish jail have fled the state along with their families, fearing for their safety after the recent jailbreak, District Attorney Jason Williams said Monday at a …

Louisiana bill to ban assistance for migrants advances to House floor

(The Center Square) — A bill requiring state agencies to inform U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of a person's status as a non-citizen has cleared another hurdle, now advancing to the House floor. The bill would also require that the state …

Louisiana governor pledges to find escaped inmates, hold abettors accountable: We're going to hunt them down

Gov. Jeff Landry, R-La., describes law enforcement's work to find all the inmates that escaped from jail on 'America Reports.' The Louisiana governor is starkly warning those aiding and abetting the state’s escaped inmates that they will be …

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry attends White House bill signing on 'revenge porn,' 'deepfakes'

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry attended a ceremony at the White House on Monday in which President Donald Trump signed a bill that aims to crack down on 'revenge porn' and 'deepfakes.' "Great to be in the Rose Garden to witness President @ …

Louisiana Animal Hospital Under Investigation For Neglect

(KPEL) — A Louisiana animal hospital is under investigation after authorities were notified of animals in concerning conditions. The St. Gabriel Police Department received a tip from two non-profit animal rescue organizations, Animal Protection and Welfare …

Louisiana Public Service Commission meeting