Eating Nutria to Save Wetlands? Louisiana Locals Aren’t Convinced

  I’ve always said, “If you’ll eat a chicken, you’ll eat anything.”  And if you're from Louisiana, you probably know we eat some wild things, crawfish, gator, and even the occasional snail. But nutria? That’s where a lot of folks slam on the brakes.   …

Shreveport, Louisiana brings GO bonds, with more to come

"We do not agree that the reserve amount is likely to drop below 7% because I, as mayor, will not propose budgets with a lower figure," said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux. Shreveport, Louisiana, is bringing its underlying triple-B credit to the …

Leesville’s Allen third Louisiana mayor hit by controversy

Published 9:23 am Thursday, May 8, 2025 By Emily Burleigh Leesville Mayor Rick Allen has faced public scrutiny since the news of a 2020 lawsuit settlement broke in April. Five years ago, the Leesville City Council unanimously approved a $299,000 lawsuit …

LHSAA Baseball Schedule for Local Southwest Louisiana Teams

Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - The LHSAA High School Baseball playoffs are in full swing, and as usual here in Southwest Louisiana, we have plenty of teams still in the hunt for a state championship in their divisions. 80376134 ThinkStock This year, …

Louisiana House passes bill that could further cut state income tax

Louisiana House approved a bill to further cut the state's income tax rate to 2.75% and create a tax break for seniors, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment. The proposed changes would shift funds from reserve funds into the state …

Louisiana Culture - Cajun French Words That Are Disappearing

Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) - In Louisiana, culture is everything. Growing up here is one of the most unique cultural experiences someone can experience. From our rich Cajun and Creole traditions, our world-famous cuisine, local legends, to the way talk, …

Louisiana Black Bear Attempts to Steal Crawfish From Homeowner

(St. Francsville, Louisiana) - A homeowner has had enough of black bears on his property, and he recently posted in a Facebook group that one bear attempted to rob him of his crawfish. Yes, bears like crawfish too, and one bear attempted to rip a door off …

New York Giants UDFAs: Dalen Cambre, WR/ST, Louisiana

The New York Giants brought in six wide receivers as undrafted free agents. With some, the potential upside on offense is easy to see and they’re worth trying to develop at the end of the roster or on the practice squad. Then there’s Louisiana receiver …

Early Tropical Threat: What Louisiana Needs to Know Now

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana residents are no strangers to intense storms, especially during hurricane season. But now, we're being warned about the potential for a tropical storm to develop in the Gulf of Mexico as early as late May, weeks …

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