Women Fight in Middle of Louisiana Interstate After Crash

A wild video circulating on Facebook has Louisiana social media users scratching their heads, and in some cases, clutching their pearls. The viral footage, shared by Reporter News, a Shreveport-based page known for hyperlocal coverage, shows two...

Shipping giant drops New Orleans-Asia route; economists blame tariffs

New Orleans sheriff accuses DA of misleading public as tensions escalate in jailbreak probe

Sheriff Susan Hutson on Friday affirmed her cooperation with the state’s jailbreak probe and accused Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams of making “misleading” and “irresponsible” claims — highlighting rising tensions among two of the...

Student Spotlight: Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy Policy

Nicholas Britton’s passion for energy policy began at Dartmouth College, where he majored in environmental studies and helped support the campus’s energy transition. Through fieldwork and research, from New Hampshire to Southern Africa to...

New Orleans & Company Celebrates 10 Years of Job Fest

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans & Company is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Job Fest on Tuesday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joy Theater. The company shared that 30 organizations from the New Orleans hospitality industry...

IDDBA trade show brings thousands of food industry leaders to New Orleans

IDDBA trade show brings thousands of food industry leaders to New Orleans Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 5:27 AM CDT Jun 1, 2025 The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association 2025 will be held June 1-3 at the Ernest N. Morial...

Texas lands first DT commitment as 4-star Dylan Berymon makes his choice

Louisiana is familiar territory for the Texas Longhorns during Steve Sarkisian‘s tenure. The Horns already have a commitment from The Boot in cornerback Hayward Howard from New Orleans. This time Texas went to the top of the state for Monroe’s...

Additional funds needed for $361M Jimmie Davis Bridge construction in Bossier

(The Center Square) – The Bossier City Council voted to introduce new business concerning the appropriation of funds for the relocations of water and sewer utilities as the Jimmie Davis Bridge construction continues. While the ordinance is just up...

Lord Woodbine: The forgotten sixth Beatle

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Wetlands redefined? This Louisiana bill makes it easier to build

A proposed Louisiana law could dramatically reshape how wetlands are defined and protected—drawing concern from environmental groups, legal experts and floodplain advocates, Louisiana Illuminator reports. Senate Bill 94, recently passed by the...

On High Alert: These States Lead The Charge Against The Manufacturing Crisis

Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America’s manufacturing crisis Over the past 90 days, nearly 59% of U.S. states (30 out of 51) have shown concern about the rising cost of manufacturing, according to Google search data. Interest...

Louisiana Republicans pass bill ‘banning’ chemtrails, which are not a real thing

GOP Sen. Michael Fesi, of Houma, who apparently believes in chemtrail conspiracy theories Photo by Michael Johnson / The Times-Picayune The Louisiana legislature has passed a new bill to outlaw “chemtrails,” a made up and very fake thing that...

Science, Service and Simulations: Soldiers Inspire Students at Louisiana FFA Convention

FORT JOHNSON, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES 06.03.2025 ALEXANDRIA, La. — Curious crowds gathered around swabs, microscopes and a simulated military working dog as two young Soldiers stationed at Fort Johnson offered a hands-on glimpse into Army...

Carbon capture gains energy industry prominence

Oxy’s big plant west of town nears completion Artist rendering of Occidental Petroleum Co.’s direct air capture STRATOS facility in Ector County. (Courtesy Photo) Talk about carbon capture and storage and you step into a hot debate with the U.S....

Seafood industry raises alarms about foreign subsidies

(The Center Square) – On Wednesday, Russia was accused of subsidizing their seafood industry and exporting farm-raised, mislabeled salmon – an accusation levied by other seafood producers against countries such as India, Vietnam, and China. The...

Germany's steel and aluminum industries braced for U.S. tariffs

03:16 The United States has increased import tariffs on steel from 25 percent to 50 percent and on aluminum (aluminium) from 10 percent to 50 percent. While the move is aimed at boosting domestic U.S. production in both sectors, many exporters in...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within East Baton Rouge Parish in week ending May 24?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across East Baton Rouge Parish...

Louisiana Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Weather-Altering ‘Chemtrails’

The bill would outlaw chemical dispersion aimed at altering climate conditions, while allowing key exemptions for agriculture and fire control. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom A bill aimed at banning geoengineering practices often referred to as...

Engineer Volkert Charts Big Growth Via Texas Highway Work

Although headquartered in Mobile, Ala., Volkert traces its roots back to a small office in New Orleans. One hundred years since its founding, the nationally ranked company—currently No. 90 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list—boasts more than 1,700...

Louisiana Bill Would Require Age Verification on Apps

(TNS) — Anytime someone in Louisiana downloads an app, they would have to verify their age, and minors would need to get parental permission for their downloads if a bill nearing final passage in the state Legislature becomes law. The bill, pushed...