New Louisiana law aims to improve treatment of at-risk youth

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal signed legislation that will allow for the proactive treatment of youth—termed “crossover youth”—who are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Monty Williams selected as USA Basketball men’s national team assistant coach

USA Basketball and Syracuse University veteran coach Jim Boeheim, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau, and New Orleans Pelicans head coach and former USA Basketball player Monty Williams, today were announced as USA Basketball Men’s Na

Early season heat wave: temperatures of upper mid 90s or higher

With the threat of high heat on the way in south Louisiana, make sure you’re prepared for this week’s heat wave.

173 bills signed into law from 2013 legislative session

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2013 Regular Legislative Session to 173. HOUSE

1 killed, 2 injured in two-boat crash on Mississippi

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are investigating a boating crash incident between two vessels that occurred on June 10 in the Venice area in Plaquemines Parish.

Mumford and Sons cancel sold out New Orleans show due to medical emergency

Louisiana fans of Mumford and Sons will not get the chance to see the band perform in New Orleans. That’s because the band cancelled the show due to a medical emergency.

New suspect identified in fatal Geismar shooting; six suspects total

A sixth suspect has been identified in connection to the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Geismar.

Overdraft fees cost bank customers hundreds a year

Checking account customers are racking up hundreds of dollars in overdraft fees each year, a new government report finds.

Sold out exhibits for LAGCOE Expo shows healthy oil and gas industry in Lafayette

All exhibit spaces inside the Cajundome and Convention Center and the outside area surrounding the Cajundome have sold out for this year's Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition.  This year's expo offered the most exhibit space it has

Santa Monica shooting survivor: 'Thank God, I'm alive'

By all accounts, suspected Santa Monica shooter John Zawahri was ready to inflict maximum harm. He had multiple firearms and about 1,300 rounds of ammunition. Also, apparently, he had the capacity to kill.