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Fog Cause Spillway Crash, Killing 7
The deadly pileup on Monday morning just west of New Orleans killed at least 7 people, state police say. The crash occurred on I-55 in...
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Bayou Weekly
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Mississippi River Drought Threatens Louisiana's Drinking Water for Second Consecutive Year
Salt water from the Gulf is traveling up the Mississippi River due to drought, threatening south Louisiana's drinking water for the...
Bayou Weekly
Aug 27, 20234 min read
Louisiana residents told to ‘get out now’ in face of sweeping wildfire
A rare uncontrollable wildfire in Louisiana has forced nearly 1,000 residents to evacuate the town of Merryville in Beauregard parish,...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 4, 20233 min read
Steve Scalise: We must lower energy costs for American families
Louisiana knows a thing or two about energy. Energy production from offshore Louisiana accounts for about 20% of America’s...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Nonprofits, Community Leaders Gather at State Capitol to Raise Awareness of Fentanyl Overdoses
Fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, is a growing concern for many Americans, especially parents. Over 5,000 people have lost...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 2, 20231 min read
LSU Tigers sweep No. 10 Tennessee behind Skenes’ dominant performance on the mound
The LSU Tigers baseball team had an electric weekend at The Box as they swept No. 10 Tennessee, improving their record to 25-3 and 7-2 in...
Bayou Weekly
Apr 2, 20232 min read
LSU Women's Basketball Wins First NCAA Championship
On Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers made history by winning their first-ever NCAA women's basketball...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 14, 20231 min read
USA TODAY: LSU Remains College Baseball's Top Team
The SEC has cemented even further that it is the best conference in college baseball. The SEC makes up six of the top 10 teams in the...
Bayou Weekly
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Policyholders given more time to find new coverage; insurer heads into insolvency
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced today that Louisiana Citizens will provide an additional 30 days...
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