GCT All-State guard E’Marriha Johnson commits to Louisiana Tech

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Fast Break Friday Night star earns a D1 opportunity. Greene County Tech guard E’Marriha Johnson committed to Louisiana Tech. She averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals per game in her junior season. The Lady Eagles were 31- …

Louisiana Woman Known as 'The Sausage Bandit' Identified

Pineville, Louisiana (KPEL-FM) - A Louisiana known only to authorities up to this point as "The Sausage Bandit" has now been identified. She allegedly has gone a two-day meat-theft spree hauling in an impressive amount of meat. Now, authorities …

Louisiana swamp pop icon dead at 85

Beloved “swamp pop” musician Tommy McLain, whose 1966 hit “Sweet Dreams” reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100, died Thursday morning at 85. His passing was announced by his family in a social media post, adding that he “departed peacefully on the …

A Louisiana native takes over the Corps of Engineers in New Orleans. Big challenges await him.

A Louisiana native formally took command of the Army Corps of Engineers' New Orleans district on Friday, assuming a crucial job at a challenging moment while declaring he still bleeds purple and gold "with a little bit of gumbo" despite a …

Louisiana comedian Josh Johnson's hosting debut drew some of 'Daily Show's' largest audience

Louisiana-born comedy and social media star Josh Johnson had reason to thank his fans this week following his Tuesday night debut as a host on "The Daily Show."  According to a report from Jed Rosenzweig of LateNighter, a website and newsletter …

Louisiana credit union to buy in-state bank

Dive Brief: Metairie, Louisiana-based OnPath Credit Union has agreed to buy Covington-based Heritage Nola Bancorp and its subsidiary Heritage Bank of St. Tammany in an all-cash transaction valued at $26 million, the companies announced Thursday. Under the …

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Louisiana petrochemical plants win two-year delay on air pollution rules

Twelve petrochemical companies in Louisiana have received two-year exemptions from federal air pollution controls intended to cut cancer risks for nearby communities, following a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump. David J. Mitchell and Josie …

OMV Scam Texts Hit Louisiana Phones Statewide

LAFAYETTE, LA (KPEL) — Louisiana residents are being warned about a widespread text message scam aiming to steal personal information and collect fake traffic fees. On Friday, the Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles issued an …

Louisiana nurse practitioner convicted in $12M Medicare fraud over cancer tests

A federal jury convicted a New Orleans nurse practitioner Thursday for her role in a $12.1 million Medicare fraud scheme involving cancer genetic tests ordered for hundreds of patients she never met or examined, according to the U.S. Department of Justice …