BATON ROUGE — As part of an effort to Bring Back Louisiana Summer and encourage people to go Sleeves Up and get their COVID-19 shots, free admission to Louisiana state parks is being offered now for anyone who has been vaccinated, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser announced … Read more
Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi was sworn in as the 76th president of the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association (LSA) Board of Directors during a ceremony at the Iberville Parish Courthouse today (June 17). Sheriff Stassi began his third term in office last July, and has served on the LSA Bo… Read more
Piña Colada, Mai Tai, Mojito, Dark & Stormy, Rum Punch are some sip-able summer drinks emulating relaxed island life. The sugar serving as the base for rum is not only a Caribbean Island crop, but is largely produced in Louisiana as well. To the east of Lake Charles is Louisiana Spirits,… Read more
BATON ROUGE –A sense of accomplishment prevailed among state lawmakers after a productive 2021 session, but a much tougher challenge may loom this fall. Read more
At the June 9, 2021 Port Allen City Council meeting an issue of an inappropriate or unethical relationship between Republic Services, Inc. and Mayor Richard Lee III with regard to campaign funding was brought to the council’s attention after several citizens were claiming unsatisfactory serv… Read more
BATON ROUGE – Motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for many Louisiana citizens, and they are often essential parts of our lives. With carjacking rates on the rise, Attorney General Jeff Landry is warning the millions of drivers in Louisiana and offering them tips to increas… Read more
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BATON ROUGE — Fourteen vaccinated Louisianans will win scholarships and cash prizes – including one adult who will win $1 million – throughout July as part of the Shot At A Million campaign the state is launching to reward residents who have taken or who choose to get their COVID-19 vaccine,… Read more
Roadside attractions are plentiful in America. The number of stops along major highways in the United States shows they are popular with tourists. However, one nearby prompted a day trip as the main event. John Preble, an artist and entrepreneur opened the Abita Mystery House 21 years ago in… Read more
The move toward relief came one step closer Monday for one of the worst areas of traffic congestion in south Louisiana. The replacement of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge on La. 1 near Port Allen was one of 16 projects that have been let by the state Department of Transportation of Development… Read more
ay for additional funding to cover repair and construction of highways across Louisiana, but the state needs to look beyond fund diversion for future projects, state Rep. Edmond Jordan said. Read more
During last Thursday’s West Baton Rouge Parish Council meeting, public works director Kevin Durbin shared what he deemed was a win for the parish involving the LA 1/LA 415 connector project. Read more
On Sunday, June 13 Port Allen hosted their annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at William and Lee Park from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music started early as family and friends gathered on the park grounds underneath the shade of trees setting up elaborate BBQ, crawfish boils, and other holiday favori… Read more
On his daily walks throughout Port Allen fulfilling work duties, a local Post Office Carrier waves, smiles and brings his effervescent personality to doorsteps with the mail. He’s a magnetic person with joie de vivre who helps define Port Allen neighborliness—without living in town. Read more
BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that the Governor’s Office in coordination with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, Louisiana Economic Development and the Department of Natural Resources will host Louisiana Wind Week 2021 from June 21-25 through a series of… Read more
BATON ROUGE--Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana. Read more
MANDEVILLE – Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), the state’s leading community improvement organization seeks dynamic presenters to inform local leaders and stakeholders on proven practices and programs that enhance and beautify communities while guiding the way to a cleaner and greener Louisian… Read more
State Sen. Rick Ward is at the forefront of legislation that could bring additional help to road improvement projects across Louisiana. Read more
It’s the type of service you rarely think about until it’s truly needed. Much like electricity for your home or fuel for your vehicle, it is easy to take garbage and trash collection services for granted, under ordinary daily circumstances. Read more
When I first moved to Louisiana, I joined outdoor groups to learn more about the area. Mostly I wanted to find new hiking spots, but once met a group of outdoor enthusiasts on a paddling trip. Read more
The Poboy House was awarded New Member of the Year for 2020 by the Chamber of Commerce. Read more
BATON ROUGE – For the second consecutive year the Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program is providing free boxed meals throughout most of the summer. Read more
t has been widely reported that lockdowns have had a significant impact on our lifestyles. While it has inevitably had a negative effect on some people’s habits - turning to drink, or drugs, or increasing their use of one or both - for others, it appears it has actually been a force of good.… Read more
Citing federal and state law protections for employees and students, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is urging Louisiana State University to not mandate COVID vaccines at the school. Read more
As Bill Clinton once said, ‘I tried it, but I didn’t inhale!’ In terms of cannabis legislation, the past few years have proved pivotal in terms of progress with New York, New Mexico and Virginia recently joining a list of 15 other states that have legalized recreational use of the substance.… Read more
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BATON ROUGE—Sports gambling is on its way to Louisiana, and legislators have a plan to divvy up the tax money. Read more
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A 40 minute drive North from Port Allen to St. Francisville is all it takes to reach one of Acadiana’s popular destinations: The Myrtles Plantation. Read more
Parish President Riley “PeeWee” Berthelot, Jr. has served four terms as Parish President and has had the same secretary until now. Bernadette Settoon worked her last day Friday, May 28, 2021 after 17 years with the Parish President. Read more
Law enforcement officers across Louisiana are encouraging drivers and passengers to wear their seat belts, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is reminding people in the back seat they could also be cited for failing to buckle up. Read more
BATON ROUGE—The rules and regulations for sports wagering in Louisiana have moved closer to completion with a bill that advanced through a House committee Tuesday. Read more
BATON ROUGE – Breeze Airways, a new U.S. carrier from JetBlue founder David Neeleman recently announced its debut network. The new flights will offer service to New Orleans from new markets currently without existing nonstop service. Read more
During that embarrassingly brief moment when Louisiana moved from the world’s most prolific incarcerator to the world’s second most prolific incarcerator, the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association went running to the Legislature for more money. While the general public likely interpreted fewer peo… Read more
BATON ROUGE–Seven bills and one House resolution about voting and elections advanced through the House and Senate committees on governmental affairs Wednesday. Read more
A holding facility for juvenile offender could go a long way toward their rehabilitation and a life away from criminal behavior, according to District Attorney Tony Clayton. Read more
Delirious Daiquiris closed down after 29 years of business on Sunday, May 23, 2020. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that the final week in May would be the start of the ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign in West Baton Rouge Parish. Read more
BATON ROUGE—A bill to make kindergarten mandatory in Louisiana passed the House Appropriations Committee 19-1 Monday. Read more
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Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that based on the recommendations by the CDC and in consultation with the Louisiana Dept. of Health, those who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear masks indoors except in certain situations including: educational facilities, public transit, corr… Read more
West Baton Rouge Parish and the Greater Baton Rouge Area Food Bank have teamed up to host a food distribution event on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Read more
Jessica Tilson spent many Sunday mornings in the early 1980s playing outside with her white friends under the shady oak trees in front of the fleur-de-lis stained glass windows of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Maringouin. But as soon as the church bells rang, they parted. Read more
West Baton Rouge Fire District I Chief Tim Crockett (front) teaching West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputies a Narcan Training Exercise on Tuesday, May 11. The WBR Fire District is already equipped and trained in administering Naloxone to those suffering from an opioid overdose. Chief Crockett, … Read more
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An attempt to match Louisiana and federal laws on housing discrimination based over sexual orientation or gender identity failed Monday. Read more
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