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Louisiana poised to stiffen penalties for fentanyl distribution, including life terms
Friday PM Forecast: scattered storms first half of the weekend
State spending plan includes funding for PMAC renovations, LSU library
Winners chosen for St. Jude Dream Home giveaway - See the results here
BATON ROUGE — A proposed Louisiana law that would stiffen penalties for those convicted of distributing fentanyl is pending Gov. John Bel Edwards' approval. In the worst cases, a dealer... More >>
4 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 4:21:48 PM CDT June 09, 2023 in Top Story
Within the next seven days, Saturday looks to be the busiest in terms of showers and thunderstorms. Beyond that, rising temperatures will lead to downright hot conditions through much of... More >>
5 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 3:08:17 PM CDT June 09, 2023 in Weather
BATON ROUGE - The spending plan approved by Louisiana lawmakers in the waning moments of the regular legislative session Thursday includes millions of dollars in funding for LSU's long-neglected library... More >>
8 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 12:09:05 PM CDT June 09, 2023 in Top Story
BATON ROUGE - The winner of the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway was selected Friday. The Dream Home and other items — including a new car and gift... More >>
1 day ago Thursday, June 08 2023 Jun 8, 2023 Thursday, June 08, 2023 6:23:21 PM CDT June 08, 2023 in Top Story

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BATON ROUGE - A coalition of civil rights organizations on Friday filed a motion to lift a court-ordered hold on... More >>
5 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 3:29:00 PM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
Thanks to LSU baseball Head Coach Jay Johnson, many LSU students can attend No. 5 LSU's Super Regional games against... More >>
6 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 2:05:00 PM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
BATON ROUGE — G. Lee Griffin, a self-described "poor boy" who later became the longest-serving member of the LSU Foundation's... More >>
9 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 11:20:00 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
NEW YORK (AP) — Two apologetic lawyers responding to an angry judge in Manhattan federal court blamed ChatGPT Thursday for... More >>
11 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 9:43:25 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said Thursday he intends to veto a package of... More >>
11 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 9:29:51 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
TAMPA, Fla. - Florida police arrested a Prairieville man who allegedly climbed into an alligator enclosure at Busch Gardens in... More >>
11 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 9:18:00 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
Governor John Bel Edwards raised the stakes for LSU baseball's series against Kentucky this weekend, as LSU's potential trip to... More >>
11 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 9:16:00 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana State Police trooper who performed roadside CPR on a trucker whose heart had stopped beating... More >>
12 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 8:57:00 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Louisiana is no stranger to big storms. "We all learn from a very young age that... More >>
13 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 7:09:00 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
GONZALES - Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole nearly $2,000 of clothing from a Ralph Lauren Polo.... More >>
14 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 6:32:00 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
GEISMAR - A car crashed into a ditch on Highway 74 early Friday morning, causing some minor delays and leading... More >>
15 hours ago Friday, June 09 2023 Jun 9, 2023 Friday, June 09, 2023 6:04:00 AM CDT June 09, 2023 in News
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