Louisiana News

It’s been awhile since we checked in on Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign, so let’s see how it’s going.

Last week he pitched in the minor league game of GOP contenders, on Fox News.

“I won two landslide elections. I made big changes. I think our country is tired of the politicians who simply read the polls and fail to lead,” Jindal said during that debate.

Summer vacation is gone and family conversations have turned to talk of the new school year.

Seated in the living room of their home in Sterlington, Katie hears what her children look forward to heading back to class. 12-year-old Matthew is ready to catch up with friends. “I’m looking forward to new classes, meeting some new friends,” he says.

U.S. Congressman Ralph Abraham says Israeli officials have set aside political differences in opposing President Barack Obama's proposed agreement with Iran. 

Abraham, currently on a visit to Israel met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Isaac Herzog to discuss the plan.  "They agree that this is a historic mistake for Israel to be under this deal," said Abraham.

Dozens of ninth graders at Longview High School will get a very early jump on college coursework when school begins Aug. 24.

A new site for Texas’ Early College High School program is a partnership between Longview High School and LeTourneau University in Longview.

LeTourneau will expose students to its prominent aviation program. The Longview High students will take some college courses at LeTourneau – up 60 credits over the next four years, according to LeTourneau’s vice president for enrollment management Terry Dale Cruse.

When former state representative Damon Baldone walked into the Terrebonne Parish Registrar’s office on Monday, he didn’t think he was doing anything unprecedented. 

 Aired Wednesday, August 12, at 12 noon. Bill Beckett spoke with Ginger and Richard Folmer about their upcoming performances in “Love Letters” by A.R Gurney, 

A federal rule that revises which bodies of water are subject to the Clean Water Act will take effect Aug. 28. Some Louisiana farmers are concerned that the new Clean Water Rule is overreaching.

The biggest change is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is defining ditches, according to LSU Ag Center water policy economist Naveen Adusumilli. Any ditch that is part of a tributary or connected to a previously jurisdictional waterway would now have to be in compliance with the Clean Water Act.

Many consumers get caught up in the quick, witty appeal of offers from big companies.  Certified Financial Planner Byron Moore cautions against the clever approach that can lead to larger financial problems. 

A business expo for small business owners and entrepreneurs provides the chance to gain information on various services and network with other local business people.

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center hosts the expo on Saturday at the Monroe Convention Center.  LSBDC Communications Specialist DeRon Talley says the event provides answers on an array of topics.

A community mental health symposium focuses on creating resources and networking to improve outcomes in northeast Louisiana.

"I see a great need for an increase of awareness.  But for our professionals, they need increased innovative strategies and information," says Gloria Mays, executive director of Elisha Ministries in Ruston.