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AG Caldwell Recoups $186 Million from 27 Pharmaceutical Companies
BATON ROUGE- More than $186 million siphoned from Louisiana's taxpayers has been recovered since February 2012 from 27 pharmaceutical manufacturers that cheated the state Medicaid program, Attorney...
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Oyster season opening dates announced
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has announced the opening dates for the upcoming oyster season. They are as follows:--Wednesday, September 4, 2013 (at one-half hour before sunrise):the...
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LDWF Adds Species to Recreational Offshore Landing Permit
In an effort to capture the most comprehensive data possible, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, approved measures to add additional species to the free, required offshore landing...
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LARCs Acadian Village to Host Summer Carnival Fundraiser
LARC's Acadian Village will host its 2nd annual Summer Carnival fundraiser on August 3-4 to benefit the LARC organization. Summer Carnival will feature activities for adults and children including...
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Cyclospora: 2 La cases: no local produce link
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's state epidemiologist says the state has had only two known cases of the rare stomach bug called cyclospora - a parasite that has sickened hundreds of people in at least...
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La. State Firemen Assoc. conference in New Iberia
The Iberia, Vermilion and Acadia parish fire districts are hosting the annual Louisiana State Firemen's Association conference in New Iberia.Panels will offer information on mental health, financial...
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Children removed from trailer after man confesses to cooking meth
Officials say several children were removed from a home in a Carencro RV park and placed in state custody after fire investigators discovered an alleged electrical fire was really the result of a...
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Brees Amazed By Reaction To Takeout Tip
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Drew Brees says he's amazed his $3 tip on a $74 takeout order last month has become a talking point on national television and the Internet. The quarterback says he was in the...
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Lighter Smith Making Smooth Transition To Linebacker
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - From renegotiating his contract to losing weight and trying out a new role, Will Smith has made it clear to the New Orleans Saints that he's willing to be flexible in order to...
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Ragley man accused of 4th offense DWI
A Ragley man is behind bars for 4th offense DWI after a complaint of a possible impared driver was received by Calcasieu Sheriff's Office.According to a news release, on July 31, 8:30 p.m., CPSO...
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NCAA Takes Flexible Approach to Tourney Games
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA announced changes Thursday to the way it will select teams for the men's basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. The selection...
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Pelicans Unveil New Jerseys For Season
NEW ORLEANS - To continue to showcase a new identity that represents the culture and character of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, the New Orleans Pelicans unveiled their new home and road...
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Louisiana included in beef recall
Supermarket chains Winn-Dixie and Bi-Lo are recalling some ground beef because of the risk that the meat has been contaminated with E. coli. The chains announced the recall Thursday as part of a...
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SEC Preview: Manziel, Clowney Headline Conference's Bid For 8th Straight Title
The players are providing the star power in the Southeastern Conference's drive for an eighth-straight national title not those millionaire coaches. Hop in the backseat, Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier,...
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Tide Top Preseason USA Today Coaches Poll
The USA Today Top 25 football coaches preseason poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 2012 records, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and ranking in...
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LSU Tabbed 13th In Preseason USA Today Poll
BATON ROUGE - For the 13th straight season, LSU football will open the season ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation as the Tigers were tabbed No. 13 in the USA Today Coaches' Preseason Poll,...
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Yellow Ribbon honors Guardsmen in deployment cycle
CARVILLE, La. - More than 1,200 Louisiana Air and Army National Guardsmen and family members participated in a Yellow Ribbon Training Symposium at the Hyatt-Regency Hotel in New Orleans, July 27-28....
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Hottest Stretch of Summer Ahead
Acadiana's heat over the next week will likely match or exceed the highest readings so far this summer. So far this summer there have been only five 95+ degree days in Lafayette, three in June (two...
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Cajuns Softball Hires Former UNT Head Coach TJ Hubbard
LAFAYETTE, La. - T.J. Hubbard, former head coach at North Texas, who won 161 games in six seasons will be joining the Ragin' Cajuns softball coaching staff as an assistant coach, as announced by head...
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LDWF Sets Fall Shrimp Season
Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2013 fall inshore shrimp season.The season will open as follows:6 a.m., Monday August 12 - inside waters from the western shore of...
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