Coast Guard, Louisiana teams join multi-agency response to severe flooding in Texas

The U.S. Coast Guard and emergency responders rescue campers and residents from severe flooding in Texas. KERRVILLE, Texas — The U.S. Coast Guard and Louisiana emergency responders are working alongside Texas agencies to rescue residents and campers …

Louisiana student praised by Gov. Landry for heroic efforts during deadly Texas floods

According to Gov. Landry, Foltz played an “instrumental role” in moving 14 campers to safety at Camp Mystic. NEW ORLEANS —  A Louisiana college student is being recognized for her bravery after helping lead 14 campers to safety during the catastrophic …

Louisiana task forces deployed to assist in Texas flood response

Louisiana Task Force 2 and Louisiana Task Force 3 have been deployed to Texas to support ongoing emergency efforts in response to the flooding in Kerr County. The task forces include personnel from the Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, East Side and …

This Day in History: July 6, 1894 Louisiana Tech University began

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Every day leading up to the 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, KNOE will bring you “This Day in History” as part of an overall “We the People” initiative. On July 6, 1894, State Representative George M. …

Editorial: Supreme Court's delay in districting case puts Louisiana's politics in turmoil

In the seemingly interminable turmoil over Louisiana’s congressional district shapes and boundaries, the U.S. Supreme Court left Louisiana in limbo last week. Rather than issuing a decision on the case of Louisiana v. Callais, which challenged the newly …

Louisiana Police Officer Stabbed to Death at His Home

ST. GABRIEL, La. (KPEL-FM) - A police officer was found stabbed to death at his home in St. Gabriel on Sunday morning, and his accused killer has been arrested, according to authorities. Victim Identified as Captain Devin "Curly" Boutte The …

HEART OF LOUISIANA: Louisiana Watermelons

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The watermelon picking starts at sunrise. The idea is to pick the ripe melons before the day gets too hot. It’s a summer job for several young men who walk through knee-deep vines looking for ripe melons. Caleb Mathews has been …

Sen. Jenkins says 'one, big beautiful bill' could impact 1.6M in Louisiana

Louisiana sends first responders to Texas to help recovery from Hill Country floods

Louisiana first responders are on the ground in Texas helping search for survivors following a series of destructive flash floods. Twelve specially-trained firefighters from the Baton Rouge, Zachary, West Feliciana, East Side and Shreveport Fire …

Louisiana first responders deployed to Texas to assist in flood emergency efforts

A 12-person team of Louisiana first responders specializing in swift-water rescue and urban search and rescue was dispatched Saturday to aid in Texas flood emergency efforts.  At least 67 people have died and dozens remain missing, per AP and Reuters, …