Texas, Louisiana Senate races in 2026 could res…

SHREVEPORT, La. — Though the 2026 midterms may feel distant, the races for U.S. Senate seats in Texas and Louisiana are already drawing early attention—and could have national implications, according to a political expert. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) Louisiana  …

This novice to Louisiana's epic offshore fishing keeps going back, with love on the line

The boat was slicing through choppy waves many miles out to sea when the cry went out and fingers pointed the captain toward a patch of blue water, boiling with gray froth. It was a pogie ball, a dense school of the tiny fish. They had drawn the attention …

What's the safest way to dispose of July 4th fireworks in Louisiana?

Louisiana Down hosts July 4th weekend celebrations

<p>BOSSIER CITY, La. (<a href="http://KTALNEWS.COM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KTAL/KMSS</a>) - Families can celebrate Independence Day with a weekend at the races.</p…

Protesters Gather at Louisiana Prison to Protest ICE Arrests

(Basile, Louisiana) - Protesters applied for a permit to march in front of the detention center in Evangeline Parish, and the Town of Basile approved their request after meeting with organizers. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office posted on their …

Blue Bell Announces New Ice Cream Flavor in Louisiana & Texas

(KNGT-FM) - As you're making your way to the store to gather everything for the Fourth of July cookout, be sure to pick up some Ice Cream, and it looks like we've got a new one to try out! It's always a good day when Blue Bell drops a new Ice …

Top Performing Parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd Grade Reading Initiative

Louisiana is trying something new in education and those changes are now in effect. 3rd graders who do not meet basic reading requirements are being held back rather than promoted to the 4th grade. These students have several opportunities to meet the new …

2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame weekend

Louisiana schools brace for possible cuts after Trump administration withholds $7 billion

Louisiana schools are bracing for potentially painful cuts, including to after-school programs and teacher training, after the Trump administration said this week that it is withholding nearly $7 billion in education grants. About 22,000 Louisiana students …

Historic Louisiana Landmark For Sale

(KMDL-FM) Over this long holiday weekend, there will be garage sales, flea markets, farmer's markets, and of course retail stores offering sales at various locations throughout Louisiana. You can buy fresh produce in New Iberia, farm-to-table foods in …