Louisiana's John Foster is making his hometown proud on 'American Idol': 'He's like family'

John Foster may not be in town, but his face is everywhere. In the “American Idol” contestant’s hometown of Addis, Louisiana, on the west bank of the Mississippi River, signs of support dot the drive along La. 1. They are just one manifestation of the …

Energy sector generates 25 percent of Louisiana economy: LMOGA study

How does Louisiana pay for 4,000+ DOTD employees? A big change could be coming.

As part of a plan to overhaul the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, state lawmakers are considering a major change to how the state pays for the salaries of DOTD employees. Legislators say the move would free up money for spending on …

Bill to ban kratom in Louisiana passes first vote after intense testimony from family, users

A kratom ban is one step closer to becoming a reality in Louisiana after the Senate’s Judiciary C Committee approved a bill to criminalize the substance on Tuesday. Senate Bill 154 by state Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, who chairs that committee, now …

What should you do if an alligator is on your property in Louisiana?

Louisiana Lottery, Mega Millions Reveal Big Wins on Tuesday

(Baton Rouge, LA) Fans of lottery games across Louisiana will probably start referring to Tuesday's Mega Millions lottery drawing as "10x Tuesday". At least they will if the current pattern of multiple multiplier winners continues. Sources at …

Saronic acquires Louisiana shipyard, unveils Marauder MUSV

A computer-generated image of Saronic's Marauder MUSV design. (Saronic Technologies) Saronic Technologies has acquired Gulf Craft, a shipbuilder in Franklin, Louisiana, to serve as the “prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface …

Louisiana legislators advance bill to criminalize camping on public property

Booming natural gas production helps stoke Louisiana’s economy

GALLIANO, La. (WVUE) -- James Siglar has spent nearly 30 years working in the oil fields, living the ups and downs of the industry. “Born and raised in Grand Isle,” Siglar said. “So, I’ve been around it my entire life.” For Siglar and his coworkers at …

NCAA President Charlie Baker, and Former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Speak to McNeese Student-Athletes

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - 2025 is a rather interesting time to be a student-athlete, with name, image, and likeness, the transfer portal, and growing questions surrounding eligibility, there is a lot of unclarity. However, on Tuesday, McNeese student- …