Local News
Cassidy: Fentanyl bill ‘one more tool for law enforcement’
Legislation spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Cassidy was signed by President Donald Trump last week. The Halt All Lethal…
Local News
Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances
President Donald Trump on Tuesday deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted…
Local News
Oakdale calls for resignation of police chief
The Oakdale City Council unanimously expressed a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Chad Doyle and in…
Crime
6/22: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Markel Vashune Edwards, 24, 1917 9th St. — drug…
National News
Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice…
Business
Louisiana gambling revenue stable for fiscal 2025
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana’s gambling industry ended fiscal year 2025 with steady performance overall, as…
Politics
Speaker Johnson refuses to allow Epstein vote as House set to recess early
House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, instead sending members home…
Local News
Welsh under boil advisory
The town of Welsh has issued a boil advisory effective on Tuesday after an eight-inch water line repair…
Business
Indorama Ventures Olefins’ ITEP application approved
The local Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) Committee voted 3-0 in favor of a resolution approving the ITEP…
Crime
Hearing set for Wednesday for Oakdale businessman accused in immigrant visa scam
A detention hearing and arraignment for an Oakdale businessman arrested, along with three current and former law enforcement…