2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (289+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) " A Maryland woman is facing several charges, including assault and battery, after an alleged hate-based incident caught on camera went viral. According to the Alexandria Police Department, 34-year-old Shibritney Colbert was caught on camera pushing…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (161+ words) It costs Louisiana $949,000 a month to house immigrant detainees at its state penitentiary at Angola, and the federal government is covering that cost, according to public records Axios New Orleans obtained. Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state emergency in July…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (140+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " Progressive policyholders in Louisiana could see rates decrease after the state approved requests. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple approved requests from Progressive Security Insurance Company for a 6.6% average rate decrease and Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (211+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) " A former Angola employee was arrested Monday after being accused of having contraband on penitentiary grounds. According to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Alsaysia Bates, 24, was arrested after a routine search at the prison…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (359+ words) Police are warning Louisiana drivers that they have started writing tickets for violating the state's new hand-held cell phone ban while driving. Though the law went into effect Aug. 1, 2025, police could only issue warnings until Jan. 1, 2026. The penalty for violating…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (447+ words) A Louisiana woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing her 1-year-old child on New Year's Day. According to Sulphur Police Department spokesman Maj. Jason Gully, police responded to a call to Kristin Bass' home sometime after 8 p.m. on Thursday,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (466+ words) Hal Chen / Getty Images With help from local experts, I compiled this list of the best places to visit in Virginia so you can experience the state's unmatched natural beauty, small towns, culturally rich cities, and unforgettable sights. Read on…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (42+ words) Across Virginia there will be an enhanced holiday DUI enforcement as part of Virginia's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Across Virginia there will be an enhanced holiday DUI enforcement as part of Virginia's Drive Sober or Get Pulled…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (62+ words) The Trump administration's move to appoint Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland brings the administration's ambitions to take control of the island back to the forefront. The Trump administration's move to appoint Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (66+ words) Trump's administration has deployed the Louisiana National Guard to New Orleans and throughout the state, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced on Fox. Trump's administration has deployed the Louisiana National Guard to New Orleans and throughout the state, Louisiana Governor Jeff…...