The Ruston City Council is proposing to increase garbage costs from $6 a month to $10 a month. This is the first increase of it’s kind in more than 15 years.
Repeat DWI offenders in Louisiana could face up to 30 years in prison under a new law aimed at drivers who have already caused serious injury or death and then chose to drive impaired again.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to soon announce a new leader for Louisiana State Police, with sources saying Lt. Col. Frank Besson is widely expected to get the job.
Education leaders across Louisiana are addressing the recent executive order from Governor Jeff Landry aimed at finding money for permanent teacher pay raises.
Starting in 2027, the “signature” vote would be gone. Voters without an ID will have just 48 hours to prove who they are at a government office. They must show an approved photo ID or two other forms of ID, like a utility bill or bank statement.
Louisiana’s legislative session ended Monday with lawmakers still without a plan to fund teacher pay raises, leaving a $198 million gap that must be filled to avoid pay cuts for educators.
State Senator Michael McLendon (R-Hernando) has announced his intent to introduce legislation in response to recent child sexual misconduct cases involving educators in Mississippi.
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a measure to create a survivor-led task force aimed at improving services, training and protections for sexual assault survivors statewide.
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow is pushing back after Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming challenged her to a series of primetime televised debates ahead of the June 27 Republican U.S. Senate runoff.
$5 Million in State funding for Sterlington’s sewer system has made it into a state budget bill being discussed right now. The money will go towards improving the aging sewer system in the Sterlington Village.
State lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday, May 20, that would prohibit vape stores from selling products near schools and would stop the state from issuing new retail permits to businesses within 300 feet of a school.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury officially submitted a request to the Department of Health Monday to evaluate the Northern Louisiana Medical Center after several constituents have raised concerns.
Both tax renewals for the Monroe City Schools were voted down, raising concerns about future funding, building upgrades and campus maintenance as board members consider whether to bring the measures back to voters this fall.
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming advanced Saturday to a Republican runoff for U.S. Senate, ending incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy’s bid for another term after one of Louisiana’s first major closed-party primary elections.
Louisiana’s new closed primary system caused confusion and delays Saturday, especially for no-party voters choosing between Democratic and Republican ballots.
Hundreds of residents lined up for hours Friday to sign a petition seeking to recall Gov. Jeff Landry, with organizers coordinating the effort with other groups across the state.
Ouachita Democratic Parish Executive Committee endorses Monroe City Schools millage renewals. ODPEC gives voters a better understanding of the Monroe City Schools millage renewals ahead of Saturday's vote. Encouraging voters to vote yes.
Republican Sen. Jay Morris of West Monroe said Monday he and his staff received death threats following a contentious committee hearing Friday on redrawing the state’s six U.S. House districts.
Franklin Parish saw a turnout of 2,223 voters. Jackson Parish recorded 1,834 early ballots. Both parishes have major mayoral races in Winnsboro and Jonesboro on the ballot.
In a heated exchange over the future of Louisiana’s congressional election map State Senator Jay Morris stood up and told audience members behind him “y’all need to shut up.” That’s what WAFB’s camera picked up in the room but Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius Lanus claims the senator called him ‘boy’ and used an expletive.
A bill moving through the legislature would expand access to Parole Project’s transitional housing, giving formerly incarcerated women support before release
