13+ hour, 49+ min ago   (343+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new task force to tackle human trafficking operated by the Louisiana State Police will be created after the state received a $1.6 million grant. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime awarded…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (471+ words) This secluded lake in Louisiana sits within the Kisatchie National Forest, about 20 miles southwest of Alexandria. Its nearby neighbor, the Kincaid Reservoir, tends to get all the attention, but for those seeking scenery and solitude, Valentine Lake is the place…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (223+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana nears a deal to allow SpaceX to construct a new spaceport to launch rockets in Vermilion Parish, according to a report from The Advocate. The newspaper reported that the site will be in Pecan…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (240+ words) Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Saturday that her state will open an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, following similar moves by state officials in Florida and Alabama. The announcement comes after a recent Senate hearing on the federal COVID…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (1636+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In the month of August, all food lovers have the opportunity to dine at some of the Crescent City’s renowned, flavorful restaurants for COOLinary. For over 22 years, this culinary experience allows everyone to enjoy the delectable cuisines…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (143+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new study has ranked Louisiana as one of the worst states for healthcare. The WalletHub study compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across key factors such as cost, accessibility, and outcome to…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (115+ words) Here's a look at July 31, 2026, results for each game: 04-18-26-43-51, Mega Ball: 04 Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets). Complete the Louisiana Lottery…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (342+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana’s Office of State Fire Marshal will soon have new leadership. Gov. Jeff Landry has named Chief Chad P. Sonnier as Louisiana’s new state fire marshal. He also promoted Bryan J. Adams, the current state…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (361+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana health officials suggest that residents throw away or return eggs that are part of a large recall due to possible contamination. Midwest Poultry Services recalled nearly 1.6 million cartons of eggs due to potential salmonella…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (371+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The United States Department of Justice highlighted nine fraud investigations across the state. The DOJ has launched the National Fraud Enforcement Division. This division investigates and prosecutes those who steal or misuse taxpayer money. On…...