What are brain-eating amoebas? Some cells found in Louisiana waters

Naegleria fowleri, often called the "brain-eating amoeba," is a one-celled organism that thrives in warm freshwater lakes, rivers and hot springs, says the CDC. In very rare cases, this brain-eating amoeba has been found in poorly maintained …

Strong, Opposing Reactions to Cancelation of Louisiana’s $3 Billion Coastal Restoration Project

The state of Louisiana has officially canceled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. Once billed as the largest-ever coastal restoration effort of its kind, the $3 billion project had long been considered the cornerstone of Louisiana’s Coastal …

Is a Louisiana Recession Coming?

Is a Louisiana Recession Coming? Economist Says No—for Now  Despite some national chatter and gloomy headlines, Louisiana is not heading into a recession this year, at least not according to one of the state’s most trusted economists.  Dr. Loren Scott, a …

Tickets on sale for Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony

LAFAYETTE – Cajun Nation is invited to celebrate the rich tradition of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics as six new members are inducted into the prestigious Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, September 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The …

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Louisiana detention facility holding OnlyFans model, taken by ICE

Immigrant families are increasingly using online fundraising to cover deportation defense costs. GoFundMe campaigns related to immigration detention have raised over $1.8 million since President Trump took office. Fundraising efforts have increased …

Costco makes big change at New Orleans food court. It's coming to all Louisiana stores.

Costco members who prefer a fountain Coke to Pepsi can now rejoice — the retail chain has officially begun the switch to Coca-Cola products at its food courts.  The rollout began in early July, and the bulk store giant expects Coke products to be in place …

Louisiana man arrested for Child Pornography

by: Michael Sipes Posted: Jul 21, 2025 / 08:52 AM CDT Updated: Jul 21, 2025 / 09:00 AM CDT LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) – A Lake Charles man is charged with Child Pornography. Last month, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victim Unit detectives …

Louisiana Wedding Receptions Are So Much Better With Less Light

(KTDY-FM) - Wedding season is rapidly approaching, and if brides want to have a great reception, with lots of dancing, they need to arrange this before the reception even starts. I've provided music for wedding receptions for over 20 years, and when I …

Over 5 Million Florida Bass Stocked In These Louisiana Lakes This Spring

Body of Water Species Size Quantity Stocked Bayou Bartholomew Florida Bass Fingerlings                        16,200 Bayou D'Arbonne Lake Florida Bass Fingerlings                      300,400 Bayou St. John Florida Bass Fingerlings …