3+ hour, 11+ min 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,…...

1+ day, 5+ 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…...

5+ day, 12+ hour 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day 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…...

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

2+ mon, 1+ week 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+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

2+ mon, 3+ 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…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (208+ words) People may choose to move out of the state in which they live for a number of reasons, however, some states see higher numbers of residents leaving than others. Atlas Van Lines conducted its annual Migration Patterns Study and measured…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (464+ words) Louisiana didn't create the turkey, but it did invent the turducken as a Christmas gift to the world. You're welcome. Though the turducken's origins can be traced to the state, there is some question about whether a famous Louisiana chef…...