Jean‑Martin Charcot, a key figure in early neurology, is remembered this year as part of his 200th birthday. He worked in Paris and helped shape modern brain study, while also becoming a friend of writer Alphonse Daudet. Their friendship later soured because Daudet, who had a serious nerve disease,
Louisiana is dealing with a tough winter that has already taken eight lives. The state is urging people to stay careful as the cold weather continues to cause problems. The deaths happened because of hypothermia, car crashes on icy roads, and power outages that led to oxygen deprivation. Even as the
Louisiana has seen a huge rise in sports betting, with over $440 million in wagers in 2025. But this growth has come with a dark side: a point-shaving scandal involving college basketball players. Players from Tulane University, Nicholls State, and the University of New Orleans were indicted for try
Louisiana's early voting got a temporary pause on Monday, January 26, thanks to some nasty winter weather. Governor Jeff Landry called it off, and the Secretary of State’s Office shut down too. But don’t worry, voting picked back up on Tuesday, January 27, at 8:30 a. m. This whole thing is for the
Louisville is looking at a big change. The city wants to add a lot of new homes and people. The plan is to increase housing by 46% to 67%. That could mean up to 33, 410 people living there. That's a lot more than the 19, 889 people who live there now. But is this a good idea? Louisville is known fo
Louis Vuitton has launched a new campaign for their Men’s Spring Summer 2026 Pre Collection. The campaign features Callum Turner and Jude Bellingham, along with some very stylish dogs. The photos were taken by Oliver Hadlee Pearch and show the men and their dogs in a relaxed setting in the English c
Louisiana's water is precious. It's not just for drinking. It's for life. So, why aren't we talking about how big tech's data centers might affect our water supply? Right now, there's a plan to build a huge data center in Holly Ridge. It's not just any building. It's a facility that could use a lot
Louisiana is known for its warm, humid climate, but lately, it's been feeling more like winter than usual. After a stretch of warm days, temperatures suddenly dropped, catching many off guard. This chill is expected to stick around for a while, with overnight temperatures potentially dipping near fr
Louisiana saw some good news in 2025. Crime rates went down in many cities. New Orleans had fewer murders. There were 121 in 2025, down from 125 in 2024. That's a 3% drop. But the big news is that murders are down 55% from three years ago. That's a huge improvement. Shreveport also saw a big drop.
Louisiana's Carnival season is a time of joy, tradition, and indulgence. It's a period that starts right after the New Year and goes until Fat Tuesday. This is a time when people in Louisiana and visitors from all over come together to celebrate. They enjoy big parades, fancy balls, and lots of deli
