KPLC Digital Team

Louisiana residents living in 337 and 504 area codes will soon have to dial 10 digits when making all phone calls.

A Louisiana State trooper accused of striking and killing a pedestrian with his vehicle in Jasper County, Texas, in August has been arrested for intoxication manslaughter, according to Louisiana State Police.

The explosion happened at Westlake Chemical’s Petro Complex 2 Unit on La. 108 around 11 p.m., according to spokesman Joe Andrepont. The unit, used in the production of ethylene, was undergoing maintenance at the time of the explosion.

Five people were injured in an explosion at Westlake Chemical Monday night.

The Lake Charles Police Department says it has made four more arrests in connection to the September 6 shooting near McNeese after learning it was “a retaliation for an earlier armed robbery.”

The Louisiana District of the United States Postal Service announced Monday that most mail delivery and retail operations in the 700, 701, 703, and 704 3-Digit ZIP Code areas will resume Tuesday.

Gov. Edwards holds news conference in St. James Parish.

A 64-year-old crew member on a fishing vessel is in critical condition.

Edwards visited St. Bernard, Plaquemines and Tangipahoa parishes Thursday.

Officials at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital were holding a news conference discussing the seriousness of the current COVID-19 surge when a Code Blue call went out.

The LHSAA released a 12-page memo Tuesday detailing some changes to their COVID-19 protocol this season.

In a recent press release, the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice said all in-person family visitations at their secure care facilities are suspended until further notice.

Ronnie Johns says he has resigned his seat in the Louisiana Senate, where he has represented District 27 since 2012, in order to accept an appointment from Governor John Bel Edwards as the Chairman of the Louisiana State Gaming Control Board.

Louisiana State Police is investigating a shooting involving an officer with the Lafayette Police Department.

The governor is expected to attend groundbreakings at BioLab and Port Wonder.

A Cajun Navy volunteer says she was attacked while on the job in Lake Charles this week.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they have received a large volume of calls regarding the future of their lifetime licenses in the wake of the recent legislative session.