Veteran Population by State: Where Does Louisiana Rank Nationally?

SHREVEPORT, LA - Millions of veterans have retired to various communities across the United States. More than 257,000 of them now call Louisiana home. Several states lead the nation in attracting veterans, but Louisiana is about middle of the pack in terms …

Some Mardi Gras celebrations canceled in Louisiana due to severe weather threat as NOLA parades roll early

NEW ORLEANS - Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.  The city's iconic Fat Tuesday parades are adapting to the impending storms, with the Zulu and Rex …

Louisiana governor bashes teacher’s assignment to score political points

Science frequently takes a backseat in Louisiana, with politics or religion often steering state leaders instead – and not in a good, “Jesus, take the wheel” way.    The latest instance involves Gov. Jeff Landry’s choice to single out students who were …

Company donates money to stock redfish in Louisiana lake where it plans carbon storage

Air Products, the company that plans to store carbon dioxide under Lake Maurepas, announced Monday it has donated $50,000 to stock redfish in that body of water and Lake Pontchartrain. The donation comes as Air Products moves forward with plans to build a …

Evolution Petroleum Announces Acquisition of Non-Operated Oil and Natural Gas Assets in New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana

Strategic Benefits of the Acquisition: Adds approximately 440 net BOEPD of stable, low-decline production. Enhances cash flow visibility with a balanced commodity mix. Strengthens Evolution’s long-term dividend sustainability. Offers low-risk development …

Louisiana Residents Can Get Drive-Thru Ashes for Ash Wednesday

Residents have celebrated the fun, festivities, and throws at many Mardi Gras parades for weeks. As Mardi Gras ends, the faithful look to find ashes for Lent on Ash Wednesday, and drive-thru ashes are available. The Lent Cross Is Raised Photo by Ian …

Louisiana Chocolate Cobbler

Take a trip to the South with a rich and chocolaty Chocolate Cobbler from Chef Jyll! Ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 7 Tbs cocoa powder, divided 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 tsp …

NW Louisiana at risk of measles outbreak

Texas Rio Grande Valley 77, SE Louisiana 76

SE LOUISIANA (18-13) Elyzee 2-4 2-2 7, Rowbury 5-11 6-8 16, Buckley 6-16 5-6 19, Burton 4-6 1-2 13, Hines 3-16 6-8 12, Paez 1-2 0-0 3, Lawrence 1-3 0-0 3, Edison 1-2 1-1 3. Totals 23-60 21-27 76. TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY (16-15) Agwa 4-6 3-3 11, Davis 7-14 …

UT RIO GRANDE VALLEY 77, SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 76

FG FT Reb SE LOUISIANA Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Elyzee 27 2-4 2-2 1-4 1 3 7 Rowbury 25 5-11 6-8 3-3 0 1 16 Buckley 38 6-16 5-6 3-5 7 0 19 Burton 31 4-6 1-2 0-7 0 0 13 Hines 39 3-16 6-8 5-10 5 2 12 Paez 19 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 Lawrence 12 1-3 0-0 2-2 0 0 3 …