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Louisiana Fire Marshal’s Office joins rescue teams in Texas
Published 10:35 am Sunday, July 6, 2025 A combined 12-member team from Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office has deployed to Texas to support ongoing emergency efforts in response to catastrophic flooding across the region.“Once again, when our...

This Day in History: July 6, 1894 Louisiana Tech University began
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Every day leading up to the 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, KNOE will bring you “This Day in History” as part of an overall “We the People” initiative. On July 6, 1894, State Representative...

Coast Guard, Louisiana teams join multi-agency response to severe flooding in Texas
The U.S. Coast Guard and emergency responders rescue campers and residents from severe flooding in Texas. KERRVILLE, Texas — The U.S. Coast Guard and Louisiana emergency responders are working alongside Texas agencies to rescue residents and...

New hires at Kean Miller, Hilton New Orleans, National Water Infrastructure
New Orleans Shawn McWhorter was named general manager of Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue. As the new general manager of the St. Charles hotel, McWhorter adds to his three decades of hospitality experience. McWhorter previously worked as...

Louisiana confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2025 mosquito season
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed Louisiana’s first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) of the 2025 mosquito season and urges all Louisianans to protect themselves from mosquito bites. This case was confirmed in an individual...

LSU athletics to sell jersey advertisements if NCAA rules change
BATON ROUGE — To help offset the hit its athletics budget will take on in the aftermath of the House settlement, LSU officials have said that advertisement patches would likely be on the way if NCAA rules change. Officially approved last month,...

Alleged Baton Rouge ambulance thief was trying to drive himself to another hospital, police say
The man who allegedly stole an ambulance on Wednesday from the Mid City location of Baton Rouge General was trying to convince an EMS crew to deliver him to the hospital's other location on Bluebonnet, according to police records. When the...

Louisiana task forces deployed to Texas to assist with response to deadly flood
BATON ROUGE - Task forces made up of personnel from the Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana and East Side Fire Departments deployed to Texas after dozens died in what officials called a "catastrophic" flood. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal sent...

Master P’s Ultimate Guide To New Orleans Includes His Last Performance, College Basketball And A Po’Boy
Percy 'Master P' Miller is evolving from Master P to Coach P in his new position as President of ... More Basketball Operations.University of New Orleans Rap legend Master P has seen the world. His lifetime of careers, from founding and running No...

Civil rights leaders, lawmakers slam Trump budget bill during Essence Fest in New Orleans
Civil rights leaders and about a half-dozen Democratic members of Congress gathered Saturday morning in downtown New Orleans to warn of the harm they say President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will inflict on Louisiana and the nation....

1 gas station in cities throughout West Baton Rouge Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across West Baton Rouge Parish...

Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash Saturday on I-110, Baton Rouge police report
A car traveling the wrong way on Interstate 110 early Saturday caused a crash that killed one driver and left the other in critical condition, according to Baton Rouge police. A 2004 Jaguar X-Type was traveling north in the southbound lanes about...

This New Orleans restaurant was 1st to be reviewed by one of New York Times' new food critics
New Orleans is a city known for its Creole staples, its gumbos and red beans and rice that have been a product of centuries of cultures coalescing. However, in her first review as The New York Times' co-chief restaurant critic, Tejal Rao found a...

1 person killed in officer-involved shooting in Baton Rouge early Saturday morning
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was killed during an officer-involved shooting in Baton Rouge early Saturday morning, July 5. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting happened on Washington Avenue near North Foster Drive...

BRPD officers shot and killed man armed with sharp object, Baton Rouge Police report
A 38-year-old man was shot and killed by Baton Rouge Police officers early Saturday morning after a Taser failed to subdue him, according to a BRPD news release. BRPD officers responded to a disturbance call at about 3:42 a.m. regarding an...

Louisiana task forces deploy to Texas to assist with catastrophic flooding
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A group of Louisiana first responders are heading to Texas to help with flood rescue efforts, according to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal. Twelve members from Louisiana Task Force 2 and Task Force 3 deployed...

Louisiana Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for July 5, 2025
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 5, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 5 drawing 01-28-34-50-58, Powerball: 08, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

New Orleans, Mississippi Gulf Coast celebrate July 4th with food, fun, and fireworks
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - From the streets of New Orleans to the beaches of Mississippi, Fourth of July celebrations brought out food lovers, beachgoers, and families eager to make the most of the summer holiday. In New Orleans, crowds gathered at St....

Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen:Latin America Meets NOLA

Photos: Essence Fest in New Orleans mixes old school and new school music on opening night
Lioness-Sia, left, of Sierra Leone, and her dog, Persephone, hang out with Jackie Tourtellot outside the Caesars Superdome before heading into the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo by Chris Granger, The...