The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported the state's whooping crane recovery effort saw 10 fledged chicks. That means the chicks are fully grown, capable of flight and able to fend for themselves. It brings the state's total population to 84. LDWF Biologist Sara Zimorski said it was a historic nestin...

We got word a few days ago about Cleo Fields' political future. Friday morning, he made it official. "When I run for office, I don't run just to run; I run to win. I was in deep conversations with members of congress in Washington, and there was a lot of push. But at the end of the day, I didn't see the winning pa...

LSU was picked to finish fifth in the SEC in the Preseason Media Poll behind Georgia, Texas, Ole Miss and Texas A&M. Many national media members have said it's national championship or bust for LSU and first-year head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin says those types of expectations are why he came to LSU. "A team co...

Louisiana farmers suffered an estimated $112 million loss as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur last month. Avoyelles, St. Landry and Rapides Parishes accounted for 90% of total losses. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Avoyelles received 29 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. "An initial survey indicated...

The general election candidates for U.S. Senate release their latest campaign finance reports. To no one's surprise, Julia Letlow is far outraising Jamie Davis, having raised about three times as much money since both launched their campaigns. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan notes that more than three-four...