Louisiana's plan to use nitrogen gas for an execution has been put on hold. A federal judge has stepped in, halting the state's first attempt to use this method. The execution, scheduled for next week, would have been the first in Louisiana in 15 years. The state's Attorney General has announced an
Louisiana's school system is making headlines again, this time for its impressive academic progress. Recently, a new academic recovery study ranked the state first in the country for reading growth and second for math, comparing data from 2019 to 2024. This is a big deal, as it shows that Louisiana
A debate is brewing in Ascension Parish. Officials in Ascension Public Schools want financial literacy in their school curriculum. They want to bring a credit union to East Ascension High school. The idea of financial literacy sounds good. But how far money handling skills will go is uncertain. But
Let's talk about a tricky situation for a senator named Cassidy, who has been asked to say whether Kennedy should get a big job in the government. Cassidy is a doctor and a politician, and he has a problem. Lawmakers in his state, Louisiana, really want him to vote for Kennedy's job. They think
January has flown by, but it's not too late to take action against cervical cancer. This disease is a significant concern for women, ranking as the fourth most common cancer. It's no exaggeration to call it a serious threat. Many people don't realize that cervical cancer can be prevented. In fact,
On Tuesday, January 21st, WBRZ's news, weather, and even sports teams hit the road. Their mission? To explore how residents were dealing with the first significant snowfall since 2018 in southeastern Louisiana. It was quite the show, with several inches of snow blanketing the region. Destiny Beasle
Imagine this: the first time someone in the United States has died from bird flu. It happened in Louisiana to someone over 65 with health issues and exposure to sick birds. This wasn't just any bird flu case; the virus may have changed inside the person, making them very sick. Since March, 66 infec
In a surprising turn of events, Louisiana's health department has been told not to promote vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and mpox. This shocking policy change was uncovered by several news outlets, including NPR and KFF Health News, after they talked to health department employees who wanted to stay a
In a recent turn of events, a Louisiana resident is currently hospitalized, potentially marking the state's first case of bird flu. According to health officials, the individual had been in close contact with sick and possibly infected birds. The type of bird flu in question is H5N1, a virus known f
Recently introduced in Texas, House Bill 1339 seeks to classify abortion medications like mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances. This follows suit from Louisiana, where a similar law has complicated doctors' work. The goal? To curb online orders for pregnancy termination by teens. Bu
