Jim Bradshaw: Piney woods brought towns, railroads, fortunes to La.
Wed, 07/16/2025 - 6:00am
Longleaf pine, “yellow pine,” has been described as the most important timber tree in the southern United States.
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Energy industry benefits from Trump agenda
Tue, 07/15/2025 - 9:44am
President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill includes several provisions expanding federal subsidies and tax benefits for the oil and gas industry.
Study: 30% of La. fatal crashes involve speeding
Tue, 07/15/2025 - 9:41am
A new federal study shows that speeding was involved in 30% of all Louisiana motor vehicle fatalities in 2023, pushing Louisiana slightly above the national average.
Jeremy Alford and David Jacobs: The races on October ballots
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 6:00am
What follows is a sampling of potential races to watch from the Oct. 11 ballot.