13+ hour, 6+ min ago  (323+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) " Beginning in July, certain criminal convictions will be able to be sealed from the public eye. The goal of this law is to help individuals with certain prior convictions obtain housing or employment. The clean slate law…...

21+ hour, 52+ min ago  (450+ words) Money meant to help some of Virginia's most vulnerable residents instead fueled a web of alleged fraud schemes worth more than $55 million, federal prosecutors say. Three Virginians were charged this week in connection with separate Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (229+ words) A historic rainfall event that unfolded during the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur has officially rewritten Louisiana's weather record books. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles announced Wednesday that a Co Co Ra HS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (268+ words) Two people were bitten by a raccoon in Alexandria, health officials say. They are cautioning residents, saying the animal could be rabid. A dead raccoon was found in the same area. ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Virginia health officials say two people were…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (238+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) " A return of Planned Parenthood to Louisiana was announced on Wednesday, June 24. In September 2025, the organization closed the remaining Louisiana facilities after 40 years of providing expert sexual and reproductive health care, education and advocacy throughout the state....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (135+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) " Alexandria police are expected to release footage after the shooting where they shot and killed a man who was accused of killing his girlfriend in May. The woman was identified as Emily Ramirez, 27. "PREVIOUS COVERAGE…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (438+ words) When we think of Louisiana's culinary landscape, our minds naturally gravitate toward New Orleans. The Crescent City is undeniably a food lover's paradise-the birthplace of iconic staples like the po'boy, the muffuletta, and oysters Rockefeller. But while NOLA commands the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (439+ words) Sharks are commonly found in Louisiana's gulf coast waters, and may even appear inshore, within barrier islands and water bodies that contain brackish water. Larger shark species are typically found farther offshore, while smaller species are commonly found swimming within…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1021+ words) The 2024 real median household income in the United States was $83, 730, statistically unchanged from the 2023 estimate of $82, 690, according to the U. S. Census Bureau. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-earning counties in Virginia using data from the U. S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (538+ words) This top bakery in Louisiana makes king cakes all year round, keeping the Mardi Gras tradition alive with its fresh, colorful, sweet treats. Ask a dozen Louisianans where to find the state's best bakery, and you'll no doubt get a…...