Louisiana Police Warn of Deadly Street Drug Known as 'Pandas'

As summer begins and teens across Louisiana head to parties, gatherings, and festivals, police departments across the state are issuing a public safety alert about a dangerous street drug that could be hiding in plain sight. The Kenner Police Department, …

2 Louisiana companies land on the Fortune 500 list once again, but drop in rankings

A New Orleans-based utility company and a Monroe telecommunications company again appeared on this year's Fortune 500 list, an annual grouping of the largest corporations in the U.S.  Though Entergy and Lumen Technologies landed in the top 400, both …

McDonald’s Snack Wrap Returns to Louisiana Locations

The day Louisiana Snack Wrap fans have been waiting for is finally here—well, almost. After nearly a decade of begging, tweeting, and even petitioning, McDonald’s has officially announced that its beloved Snack Wrap is coming back to U.S. restaurants …

NextEra Energy Resources commissions 100MW Amite Solar facility in Louisiana

A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, built, owns and operates the Amite Solar Energy Center. The facility commenced commercial operations in March 2025 and is expected to generate approximately $16 million in additional tax revenue for Tangipahoa …

Who will lead Louisiana's signature city New Orleans as the next mayor?

Two New Orleans City Council members and a retired judge are vying to replace term-limited Mayor LaToya Cantrell. A recent poll shows City Council Member Helena Moreno with a significant lead, but analysts caution the race is far from over. Voters are …

Louisiana Man Killed While City Officials Participate in Peace Walk

(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - A man is dead after he was shot while city officials participated in a "Peace Walk.' WAFB reports that 44-year-old James Harrell was shot in the front of his house as city officials and students participated in a " …

Escaped Louisiana Inmate Who’s Still on the Run Releases Video Pleading With Trump and Lil’ Wayne for Help

A man identifying himself as one of a handful of inmates to escape a New Orleans jail last month took to social media to plead his case to President Donald Trump. The man identifying himself as Antoine Massey, one of 10 escapees from the Orleans Justice …

Is a stock tank pool worth it? We checked in with two Louisiana people who installed them.

Stock tanks, those oversized galvanized tubs you see on farms used to keep livestock well hydrated, have now moved to suburban backyards. The tanks have become a popular do-it-yourself swimming pool option for homeowners looking for a way to beat the heat …

Ecore program recycles outdoor track material at Louisiana school

Antoine Massey has escaped from lockup multiple times. Is this his longest Louisiana jailbreak?

All eyes have turned to Antoine Massey, one of the two remaining escapees of the Orleans Parish jail, after a video appearing be him explaining why he bolted from the facility surfaced on Instagram Sunday.  The two-part video published as the manhunt for …