Louisiana legislators are moving quickly to create state laws that would make it a crime to disturb religious services. The push comes after an anti‑ICE protest in Minneapolis caused chaos inside a church, leading to arrests of both protesters and journalists. Two Senate bills—SB 35 from Senator Bil
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
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
Missouri sports fans have a new way to enjoy their favorite teams and potentially win big. BetMGM is offering a bonus code called CBSSPORTS. This code lets new users get up to $1, 500 in bonus bets if their first bet doesn't win. This offer is perfect for those who want to try their luck on big game
Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students
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
Missouri's state income tax, introduced in 1917, is outdated. It doesn't fit today's economy or workforce. The system punishes people for earning more, working harder, or growing their businesses. It's like a penalty for success. Governor Mike Kehoe has a plan to phase out this tax. The goal is to
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.
