Cassidy's RISEE Act Advances, Billions Eyed for LA Coast

A bipartisan bill spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy could unlock billions for Louisiana's vanishing coastline by tapping offshore energy revenues. As the Senate Energy Committee advances the measure, coastal communities from New Orleans to Cameron Parish stand to gain critical restoration funds amid relentless erosion. The legislation targets a crisis eroding over 1,800 square miles of Louisiana wetlands since 1932.

May 13

NOPD Dismantles Multi-Parish Drug Operation with 50 Firearms Seized

New Orleans and Jefferson Parish law enforcement have dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking and cultivation operation that spanned two parishes, seizing hundreds of marijuana plants, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, and a cache of 50 firearms including fully automatic weapons. The coordinated investigation resulted in multiple arrests, though one suspect remains at large.

May 13

Ruston Rules, Records Shatter at LHSAA Track Champs in Baton Rouge

Ruston High School claimed the boys' division crown at the LHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championships, powering through a meet where multiple state records tumbled at LSU's Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Standout athletes from across Louisiana delivered electric performances on Thursday and Friday, capping the Class 1A through 5A events. The victories highlight North Louisiana's rising track dominance amid fierce statewide competition.

May 13

Saints Re-Sign Michael Thomas to 1-Year Deal in New Orleans

May 13

LSU Baseball Heads to SEC Championship After Vandy Win

May 13

Louisiana Voters to Decide Teacher Raises via Constitutional Amendment 3

Louisiana teachers, long plagued by low pay, could soon see $2,000 raises if voters approve Constitutional Amendment 3 on May 16. The measure taps savings from the Teachers' Retirement System to fund the increases without new taxes. But some educators worry about uneven implementation across parishes.

May 13

Dengue Cases Surge in Southwest Louisiana, Prompting Health Alerts

Public health officials in Southwest Louisiana are warning of 20 confirmed dengue fever cases tied to local mosquito activity, a rare shift from the state's history of imported infections. With Aedes mosquitoes thriving in the humid spring weather, residents from Lake Charles to Lafayette are urged to use repellents and eliminate standing water. This marks the first potential local transmission cluster since historical outbreaks over a century ago.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.

May 13

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 13

Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months

May 13

Power Four Football: Top Newcomers to Watch in 2026

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

May 13