Local News

Louisiana Creole Bisque recalled for unlisted ingredients; high health risk for those with allergies

By Samantha Morgan

If you have a dairy, soy or wheat allergy and you love Louisiana food, then you might be impacted by the recall of a popular New Orleans-based product.

WANTED: Man robs 3 convenience stores in less than 4 hours

By Baton Rouge Police Department

Detectives are searching for a suspect who is believed to have robbed three local convenience stores overnight.

2013 'Free Fishing Weekend' in Louisiana set for June 8-9

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have announced that June 8 and 9 will be “Free Fishing Weekend” for Louisiana citizens and visitors.

Patterson domestic dispute ends in murder-suicide

By Patterson Police Department

A domestic violence dispute turned fatal in a small town near Morgan City.

Resident kills armed home invader, second suspect escapes

By Samantha Morgan

A resident in Lafayette shot and killed a home invader. Police are currently looking for a second suspect who managed to escape.

Statewide debt recovery agency one step closer to becoming a reality

By Alex Deiro

A department that could help the government find tens of millions of dollars in revenue is one step closer to becoming a reality. Lawmakers want to tweak just a few more things before they create the Debt Recovery Department.

Bill proposing more lenient penalties toward possession of marijuana passes through committee

By Alex Deiro

Getting caught smoking marijuana could soon carry a smaller fine and little to no jail time. One representative is hoping to get a law passed that makes the penalties for possession of marijuana more lenient.