Officials suspect avian flu after dead vultures are found in Maryland

Health experts say that humans are at low risk of transmission; however in January, a Louisiana man became the first person in the United States to die of avian influenza, after he had been in contact ...
The Advocate

Lake Charles chef to bring sample of southwest Louisiana cuisine to New York

For around 10 years, Lake Charles chef Lyle Broussard has been representing southwest Louisiana and sharing its cuisine at events around the United States. Broussard, executive chef of the new Crying ...
WAFB

Louisiana leaders react to Charlie Kirk’s shooting death

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana leaders are reacting after conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday during an appearance at Utah Valley University. Kirk died after ...
KTBS

Louisiana government IT costs dramatically increased in recent years

Louisiana government spending on information technology services has increased dramatically in recent years. (Julie O'Donoghue/Louisiana Illuminator) The amount of money Louisiana state government ...
KTBS

Louisiana highway deaths reach lowest level in five years

An oil truck drives past the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery on Scenic Highway on June 18, 2020. (Photo by Jarvis DeBerry | Louisiana Illuminator) The number of people killed on Louisiana roads in ...
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CCA Louisiana leads major artificial reef installation

COCODRIE, La. — The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana (CCA Louisiana) has successfully installed the Ship Shoal 33 Artificial Reef, located south of Morgan City, adding nearly 8,000 square ...
AZ Central

Louisiana National Guard deployed to aid ICE operations in state

The Louisiana National Guard has mobilized personnel to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Approximately 95 soldiers and airmen are providing administrative, clerical, and ...