16 new COVID cases, two deaths in three local parishes
Thu, 06/11/2020 - 12:07pm
St. Mary and St. Martin had one of their toughest days in recent weeks Thursday in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lawmakers go back to work on rural broadband
Thu, 06/11/2020 - 11:29am
Louisiana legislators on Wednesday started again on an effort to encourage high-speed internet access in rural areas.
Republican lawmakers take another look at legal changes
Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:39pm
Republicans who have buyer’s remorse about changes they just approved to the state’s legal system began their do-over Tuesday, while also advancing some backup bills in case the one they already ap
Ag commissioner says it's time to protect against mosquitoes
Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:37pm
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV).
Task force: Louisiana needs tax cuts, deregulation
Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:16pm
A business task force assembled by Louisiana legislative leaders recommends tax cuts and incentives, legal protections, and deregulation as part of an effort to stimulate the state’s economy amid t