5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (386+ words) Naegleria fowleri, often referred to as a brain-eating amoeba, is commonly found in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, canals and ponds throughout the U.S. It can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain infection that may result when water containing the amoeba…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (270+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- From festivals and food to casinos and nightlife, Louisiana has plenty of ways to have a good time. According to a new report, it's also one of the most fun states in the country. WalletHub…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (399+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) - Louisiana education leaders are taking a closer look at the formula used to determine how much state money public schools receive. The Minimum Foundation Program, commonly known as the MFP, directs billions of state and…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (798+ words) If you're a foodie, then the South is the place to go, as no one knows good food quite like a southerner. More than just famous dishes and delicious restaurants, the South is also famous for a number of food…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1034+ words) Kenner is often the first place people encounter when they arrive in Louisiana. Flights land here, rental cars are picked up here, and many visitors move straight on without realizing what the city itself offers. Spending time in Kenner, however,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (812+ words) Montclair — as much as any place — is entitled to call itself a jazz town. It's got the musicians: Christian McBride, Oliver Lake, Bruce Williams, Melissa Walker are residents. It's got Jazz House Kids, a teaching organization that's been around for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (288+ words) Grand Bayou Reservoir in Red River Parish, a favorite spot for anglers seeking trophy largemouth bass, will be lowered beginning in September to reduce the growth of giant salvinia that can choke a lake if not contolled. The Louisiana Department…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (237+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Louisiana man launched a GoFundMe after a case was dismissed in a wrongful conviction that nearly cost him his life. According to court documents, the Louisiana Supreme Court agreed to throw out Jimmie Chris…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (471+ words) Get more from AOL Protection, support, and more. Pick what works for you. BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Hunters across Louisiana can help feed the hungry through an initiative that accepts donations of frozen game meat and fish. The Hunters…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (202+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A historic Plaquemine church is reopening its doors after spending millions to restore the building. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Main Street is celebrating the completed projects with a series of events on…...