Defying Landry, Louisiana lawmakers reject giving him more control over licensing boards

In defiance of Gov. Jeff Landry, a Louisiana Senate committee rejected a proposal to give him more authority over appointees to 32 government boards and commissions, nearly half of which help regulate health care providers.  The Senate and Governmental …

Louisiana researchers look at how DNA effects the diet as part of nationwide study

Louisiana researchers are taking part in a National Institutes of Health study, Nutrition for Precision Health, to look at how different genes metabolize different foods.  The nationwide study has 14 testing sites including two in Louisiana, one in Alabama …

How would Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" affect Louisiana's Medicaid, health care?

WASHINGTON – For months, much of Louisiana fretted over how Republicans would revamp Medicaid.  Various proposals had floated in the U.S. House that could have severely affected the state's health care system, like ending hospital provider taxes or …

Louisiana Black Advocates for Life to host baby supply giveaway in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana Black Advocates for Life will host a baby supply distribution for families in need on Saturday, May 31. The event is from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethany South Campus, located at 11107 Honore Lane in Baton Rouge. …

Louisiana Watershed Initiative meets with Region Six on flooding plans

PIERRE PART - With hurricane season approaching, the Louisiana Watershed Initiative recently met with Assumption Parish and other region six residents about flooding. The community meeting focused on future projects and funding, including what residents …

How does Saharan dust impact Louisiana during hurricane…

Not gumbo. Not jambalaya. Food Network says this is Louisiana's iconic food

Throughout the U.S., food from all different kinds of cultures and ethnicities can be found, making the country a diverse landscape for cuisine. In relation to this, each U.S. state has an official state food or a specific food that the state is known for. …

How does Saharan dust impact Louisiana during hurricane season?

Disturbing Child Porn Allegations Against Louisiana Woman

Louisiana State Police officials say agents with their Special Victims Unit have arrested a woman who has been accused of producing and possessing child pornography. According to Trooper Shelby Mayfield with the Public Affairs section of State Police, the …

Major South Louisiana Drug Bust: 4 Arrested, Fentanyl Seized

OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) – A month-long investigation by St. Landry Parish narcotics detectives has led to several arrests, a suspect still at large, and the seizure of dangerous drugs and cash. Major Drug Seizures in St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. …