Registration for the Fortified Roof Program lottery closes Friday at 5 p.m. 3,000 individuals will receive grants of up to $10,000 for a new fortified roof. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said homeowners can create a profile and register their primary residence for the lottery at ldi.la.gov. "It can't be a rent...

An LSU Pennington Biomedical study found that Americans with severe obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures. Senior author of the study, Dr. Vance Albaugh, said extreme obesity can predispose patients to knee or hip replacements, heart disease and other health issues that require operation. Despite rising nati...

Nearly the entire state is under a flood watch as tropical moisture from a disturbance in the Gulf interacts with a stalled cold front, which is expected to produce between three to six inches of rain, with the possibility that some areas could see up to ten inches of rain fall over the next few days. "We can have...

U.S. Senator John Kennedy is seeking re-election in 2028, but is he eyeing an even higher office? While speaking on Friday at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm's College, Kennedy said his donors have approached him about running for President and he has not ruled out the idea. Political analyst Ron ...

Louisiana came in 19th in WalletHub's ranking of the best states for military retirees, climbing seven spots from last year. The state scored well in affordability, quality of life, veteran community support, and access to services. Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley credited the capita...