5+ hour, 34+ min ago  (980+ words) It takes 1,500 to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training to become an entry level plumber in Louisiana. A state lawmaker has offered a proposal to shorten that process, citing a growing shortage of plumbers in the state." House Bill 953, sponsored by Rep....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (276+ words) The attorney general offered several tips to help residents avoid dangerous situations during New Year's celebrations. Louisiana Attorney General offers New Year's Eve safety tips - Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill urged residents to prioritize safety during New Year's celebrations. - Key…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (315+ words) Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1, is causing deaths among wild birds in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced. Most reported mortalities have been detected in southwest Louisiana, where fall bird migrations have contributed to a…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (187+ words) Since Louisiana has long operated as a vital port state, with its network of deep-draft, coastal and inland ports, there are numerous lighthouses located along channels and banks. Lighthouses are primarily used as navigational aids to guide ships safely through…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (423+ words) An unregulated drug derived from a southeast Asian tree that is sold in gas stations will become illegal next month. Here's what you need to know. Kratom is derived from the Kroth tree. When consumed, it produces stimulant effects in…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (218+ words) Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 1,386 in the week ending March 22, down from 1,524 the week before,…...