WWII Marine finally laid to rest in Louisiana after 80 years

WWII Marine Pfc. Harry LeBert was laid to rest in Louisiana 80 years after his death in the Battle of Saipan. LeBert's remains were identified through DNA and dental records after being recovered and interred as "X21". He received full …

Louisiana Downs Independence Day Festivities Sparkle on July 5th

1 Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino is extending your Independence Day fun with its free, family-friendly Star-Spangled Bash on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The day will be filled with heart pounding live racing, a free concert, and an incredible fireworks …

Opinion: Louisiana law threatens air quality activism with steep fines

Residents in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley are suing the state over a new law they say silences community air monitoring efforts that challenge petrochemical pollution. Basav Sen writes for Louisiana Illuminator. In short: Louisiana passed a law requiring only …

Louisiana new law targets distracted drivers. Here's how it could cost you

Louisiana drivers take note: beginning Aug. 1, using your phone in certain areas while behind the wheel could get you pulled over — and potentially fined.A new state law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry and authored by Rep. Brian Glorioso, of Slidell, targets …

Protesters Gather at Louisiana Prison to Protest ICE Arrests

(Basile, Louisiana) - Protesters applied for a permit to march in front of the detention center in Evangeline Parish, and the Town of Basile approved their request after meeting with organizers. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office posted on their …

Two Louisiana black bears

Its the first bear population study conducted in the Lower Atchafalaya river basin – home to one of the state’s oldest and densest bear populations – since 2013. Next winter, the area will also be another site of Louisiana’s revived black bear hunt, …

Louisiana Down hosts July 4th weekend celebrations

<p>BOSSIER CITY, La. (<a href="http://KTALNEWS.COM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KTAL/KMSS</a>) - Families can celebrate Independence Day with a weekend at the races.</p…

Lafayette Man Arrested in Drive-By Shooting on Louisiana Ave

LAFAYETTE, LA – Lafayette Police have arrested 21-year-old Wendell Henry in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened Monday night (7/2) on Louisiana Avenue. According to investigators, Henry allegedly opened fire from a moving vehicle around 8 …

Country star Zach Top gears up for Louisiana show in October

<p>BOSSIER CITY, La. (<a href="http://ktalnews.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KTAL/KMSS</a>) — Country fans, get your dancing shoes ready because country artist Zach Top is …

What's the safest way to dispose of July 4th fireworks in Louisiana?