Expert says Texas-like flooding not impossible in southeastern Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A local expert and central Texas native tells Fox 8 the catastrophic flooding to hit his home region last week isn’t impossible for southeastern Louisiana. “Never say never,” said Bob Thomas, director of environmental communication at …

Closer look at pedestrian-related crashes in Central Louisiana

Could Louisiana see flash-flooding like the deadly incident in Texas?

Closer look at pedestrian-related crashes in Central Louisiana

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Louisiana State Police is investigating a hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Vernon Parish. On July 3, LSP arrived at the scene of the crash on U.S. Highway 171. They said a pedestrian was walking south on the shoulder of the …

Louisiana bank looks to bulk up near home with in-state deal

travelview - stock.adobe.com Louisiana-based Business First Bancshares is moving to deepen its footprint in the northern part of the state, striking a deal to acquire the $752 million-asset Progressive Bancorp in Monroe for approximately $83 million in …

Minden to host 2025 Miss Louisiana Volunteer pageant

51 The City of Minden announced Monday that it has been selected as the host city for the 2025 Miss Louisiana Volunteer state pageant, with the final competition set to take place this November. Mayor Nick Cox made the announcement during a July 7 press …

LNG Boom Hits a Snag in Louisiana’s Crowded Waterways

As U.S. LNG exporters expand plants and propose new facilities along the Texas and Louisiana coasts, an unlikely domestic bottleneck could delay capacity expansions and growth in America’s LNG exports.  Crowded waterways along the Louisiana coast, where …

DXP Acquires Louisiana Pump Company

DXP Enterprises announced Monday that it has acquired Moores Pump & Services, a provider of pumping systems and rotating equipment across the Gulf Coast region.  DXP officials said that the Louisiana-based company’s offerings include fabrication …

Softball: Louisiana Softball Adds Transfer Pitcher Julianne Tipton to 2026 Roster

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Softball has announced the addition of transfer pitcher Julianne Tipton from Arizona State for the 2025-26 season. She brings valuable experience with aspirations to make a significant impact in the circle. Head coach Alyson …

How budget bill could affect utility costs in Louisiana

Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis said the budget bill also includes changes to tax breaks for building new power generation plants. NEW ORLEANS — The so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," signed by President Trump on July 4, phases out tax …