SNAP enrollment dropping faster than expected. Here’s why

Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated.

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Louisiana reviewing over 500 applications for rural healthcare funding

Louisiana is preparing to distribute more than $208 million in federal funds through its Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare services and workforce retention in rural communit…

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Louisiana debates data center property tax rules

Louisiana tax officials are working toward a compromise on depreciation schedules for data center equipment to balance industry success with fair tax collection for local governments.

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Louisiana court order gives players signed by NFL teams a shot at returning to college sports

Several athletes, including some who signed contracts with NFL teams, were granted a temporary restraining order by a Louisiana court that would make them eligible to return to college athletics, E…

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GOP trails Democrats by 8 points on congressional ballot in new poll

Republicans are trailing Democrats by about 8 points on a generic congressional ballot, according to a new poll from Emerson College and The Hill.

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LSU RB Harlem Berry secures NIL deal with World’s Finest Chocolate

LSU Football running back Harlem Berry secures a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with the iconic fundraising chocolate brand.

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Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as health authorities struggle to get help to remote loca…

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FULL LIST: Dips, salsas sold at major retailers in 26 states, including Louisiana, recalled over salmonella concerns

A week after jalapeño peppers were linked to a large, multistate outbreak of salmonella, Taylor Fresh Farms is recalling multiple salsas, dips, gaucamole and more sold at retailers across 26 states…

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Madison Brooks’ supporters will be allowed to wear pink in courthouse

A Baton Rouge judge ruled on Aug. 6 that people may wear pink clothing to the Desmond Carter trial, though such attire remains prohibited inside the courtroom.

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Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants amid salmonella outbreak investigation

Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak public health officia…

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Search ongoing for missing mother and daughter from East Feliciana Parish

Officials are seeking the public’s help finding Danielle Escue Lea and her daughter Alayna, last seen near Butte La Rose in early 2026.

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Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership starts search for new CEO

The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership announced it is starting a national search for its next leader.

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4 tons of cocaine seized off the coast of Mexico

The Mexican Navy recently seized 4 tons of cocaine in the waters off the coasts of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

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What are Flock cameras? How you can find them in your area

There is a growing partnership between law enforcement and private companies, such as Flock Safety, to expand the use of surveillance cameras across the country.

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RFK Jr. says Trump ‘certainly’ wants him to investigate any link between autism and vaccines

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday said President Trump “certainly” wants him to investigate perceived links between autism and vaccines.

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Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee injures knee in opening camp practice

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee left the opening practice of training camp with a non-contact knee injury that “doesn’t look good,” coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday night.…

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Water repairs will cause outages in parts of the City of Zachary. See when

Some Zachary residents are scheduled to experience a water outage this Friday, July 31, while crews perform repairs on a water leak.

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100 cyclosporiasis cases reported in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reports 100 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state as of Tuesday.

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Baton Rouge weather: Heat warnings issued again for Wednesday

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Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk’s social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, launched its own bank account-like product where users can send money to one another. The service, known as X Mo…

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Louisiana doctor says early detection can help prevent vision loss

Louisiana optometrist emphasizes the importance of regular eye exams and lifestyle management to combat the rising prevalence of glaucoma, which is expected to reach 6 million Americans by 2050.

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Ford recalls over half a million Broncos. Here’s why

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short-circuit and increase the risk of fire.

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New Orleans City Council approves changes to Mardi Gras

The New Orleans City Council passed an ordinance that makes changes to Mardi Gras based on recommendations from the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council and the New Orleans Police Department.

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1.6M white, brown eggs recalled: Check if yours are impacted

Nearly 1.6 million white and brown eggs have been recalled over possible contamination, according to a voluntary recall notice shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Children’s fruit pouches recalled over possible presence of plastic

Fruit puree pouches typically marketed toward children and sold nationwide are being recalled over the possible presence of plastic.

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Republicans lean into anticommunism midterm argument

House Republicans are making fears about a creeping communist threat central to their midterm argument — accusing the furthest-left Democratic candidates of not just being self-styled democratic so…

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U.S. soldier killed in Iraq was 30-year-old father from North Carolina

The U.S. military has identified a soldier killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton from North Carolina.

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