11+ hour, 17+ min ago  (193+ words) Two Louisiana women have filed a petition to recall Republican Gov. Jeff Landry from office. A spokesman for Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry confirmed to USA Today Network that Baton Rouge residents Marian Gbaiwon Hills and Katilyn P. Stepter filed…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (366+ words) Louisiana voters will have another chance to change their state Constitution with five proposed amendments on the May 16 ballot and early voting beginning May 2. This spring's proposed amendments would create a new public school district, provide teacher pay raises by…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (312+ words) Netflix's "People We Meet on Vacation," a film adaptation of Emily Henry's best-selling romance novel, has garnered popularity with its spunky main character and heartfelt story. The movie, which debuted on Jan. 9, follows free-spirited Poppy (Emily Bader) and routine-focused Alex…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (93+ words) Louisiana is home to seven venomous snake species, including three species of rattlesnake. The three species found in Louisiana include the Eastern diamondback, timber and Pygmy rattlesnakes. Rattlesnakes are venomous, predatory snakes that live in a wide variety of habitats,…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (294+ words) A Delaware man has been charged with making a death threat against Louisiana state Rep. Michael Echols, his wife and their children, a felony that could result in a five-year prison sentence with a conviction. "It's especially unsettling when someone…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (266+ words) At the federal level, marijuana is now classified as a Schedule III drug, meaning the substance has a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. While recreational marijuana still remains illegal under…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (377+ words) Because of a partial government shutdown, air travelers across the U. S. are experiencing hours-long wait times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. The partial shutdown is a result of a lapse in federal funding, which is in turn affecting staffing for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (11+ words) Shreveport Times...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (235+ words) While the cost of living in the U. S. as a whole seems to be steadily increasing, there are some states that are much cheaper than others. The cost of living refers to basic affordability, which includes the cost of housing as…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (198+ words) Gov. Jeff Landry is warning that the bitter cold temperatures and ice storm accompanying Winter Storm Fern on the way to Shreveport and all of northern Louisiana will be "a very, very dangerous event." "We are preparing for significant impacts…...