2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (155+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — According to AAA, gas prices across the country have jumped up $.15 to $4.10. That’s up almost a dollar from this time last year. Louisiana is among several states with some of the lowest state averages. Louisiana…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (104+ words) ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — Former Cajun basketball players Elfrid Payton, Mylik Wilson, and Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Mike Wilks will be the special guests for the 2026 Louisiana men’s basketball golf classic. The event begins Saturday morning at Southern Oaks Country…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (467+ words) The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved final instructions Thursday for school districts on how to handle the stipends and their corresponding state funding reductions. The guidelines give schools more flexibility on teacher pay than had been discussed…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (336+ words) When people think about staying healthy, they often focus on maintaining a healthy weight, monitoring blood pressure, or keeping cholesterol levels in check. Eye doctors say protecting your vision should be part of that conversation, too. “Eye health is linked…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (672+ words) Louisiana football is heading into the 2026 season with a younger group, from its running backs to its secondary. While most programs might see youth as a challenge, Cajuns coach Michael Desormeaux said he sees an opportunity to show what UL’s…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (222+ words) Video above shows Louisiana DOTD crews working on an emergency roadway repair on July 21, 2026. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – After emergency repairs were done on the I-49 exit at Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., the Louisiana DOTD is updating the public…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (539+ words) Detroit — Since the 1970s, an authentic taste of New Orleans has been served on Gratiot just outside of Eastern Market at Louisiana Creole Gumbo. The business is entering its next phase of development after having to relocate in 2023, but the recipes…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (208+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new study shows that Louisiana has the most at-risk youth in the nation. WalletHub created the ranking using 15 key indicators. According to the study, Louisiana’s high ranking is due to having the highest share…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (161+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) announced that the State Emergency Operations Center was activated for Tropical Storm Bertha. Officials stated that a Tropical Storm Warning and a Tropical Storm Watch…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (541+ words) The Backbone Trail might sound like a scary hiking trail in Louisiana, but don’t let the formidable name scare you away. While it’s one of Louisiana’s more challenging hikes, the reward is worth the effort. Instead of flat swampland, this…...