Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that 44,614 unclaimed property checks totaling $6.5 million were mailed out on Friday, June 12, following a data match to update addresses with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Checks were mailed to individuals living in every parish in the...

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announces that beginning May 26, 2026, Louisiana SNAP recipients will only be able to use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for purchases made within the state and in ZIP codes adjacent to Louisiana’s border in neighboring states. The change prote...

Louisiana residents will see a significant change beginning August 1, when Act 196, formerly known as HB 851, takes effect and makes most intentional outdoor balloon releases illegal. The new law adds balloon releases to the state’s intentional littering statute, meaning anyone who knowingly release...

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)

Louisiana Tech University has announced its 2026 Spring quarter president’s and dean’s honor lists.Students whose names are followed by an asterisk ea...

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA has announced graduates from its Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held May 23. Graduates are listed by pari...