The task force includes personnel from Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, East Side and Shreveport fire departments.

The Bossier Chamber of Commerce hosted the second session of Community Development Institute, a national program aimed at training community leaders and economic development professionals, from June ...

As he approaches his 70th birthday, Grymes doesn't plan to spend many years in his second stint as state climatologist. He'd ...

Less accurate forecasts and reduced federal support may make local officials more skittish about calling lifesaving ...

While people drowned on live TV, FEMA turned away rescue efforts. The buses that could have saved 20,000 sat underwater. This ...

Louisiana brings together dozens of agencies and national partners to improve animal response planning during disasters ...

With recent severe weather, flooding and high temperatures, CHRISTUS Health is encouraging people to be prepared for any ...

When assembling a family emergency kit, it's important to include items for pets such as a carrier, harness or leash, pet food, water, and a bed or blanket. Additional travel and safety tips can ...

WE BEGIN AT 4:00 WITH BREAKING NEWS. A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT HAS RULED AGAINST A LOUISIANA LAW REQUIRING PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DISPLAY THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. THE COURT DEEMED THE LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL ...

The appeals court's rulings “interpret the law for all of Louisiana,” Hayes added. "Thus, all school districts must abide by this decision and should not post the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.

Emergency preparedness teams await more details on possible FEMA changes by: Markeshia Jackson Posted: Jun 20, 2025 / 02:24 AM EDT Updated: Jun 20, 2025 / 08:08 PM EDT ...

But for the 2025–2026 school year, eligibility is limited to select groups, including students who participated in the now-defunct Louisiana Scholarship Program, those from low-income families ...