Louisiana jail sees a murder suspect scale the fence and escape - his second jailbreak in a year

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A man suspected of murder has escaped from a …

Baton Rouge honors, celebrates legacy of Louisiana's oldest World War II Veteran

On Friday afternoon in Baton Rouge, an Honor Guard performed a three-volley salute by firing three rounds of blanks and a military bugle call was played to signal the death of the oldest living World War II Veteran in Louisiana. Gail Woodrow Richardson …

ATF team joins investigation into origin of fire at Louisiana's Nottoway plantation

Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms were recently deployed to help find the cause of a fire last week that destroyed much of the historic Nottoway mansion in Iberville Parish. In Facebook post on Friday, ATF announced the …

Louisiana students showing progress in reading

“Strong teachers, sound policy, and strategic investments have resulted in historic education outcomes for Louisiana,” said Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley. “We’re proud of the progress, but far from satisfied. I’m pleased with …

University of Louisiana Monroe receives top-notch rating in elementary math teacher preparation

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The University of Louisiana Monroe School of Education received an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality, a recognition for the university’s quality elementary math teacher preparation. The NCTQ assessment of elementary math …

Where to Find the Cheapest Boiled Crawfish in Southwest Louisiana

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - Southwest Louisiana is booming with crawfish, so now is the perfect time to indulge in this Cajun delicacy. We have all the details. Crawfish boiling in a stock pot ThinkStock Looking for some spicy mudbugs around town?  …

Former Louisiana schools chief John White talks rising test scores and a policy puzzle

For years, John White was the face of Louisiana education policy. He served as Louisiana’s superintendent of education for eight years — one of the longest tenures of any state K-12 education leader in the country — before stepping down in 2020. During …

Louisiana Man Shoots Driver in Road Rage Incident

BATON ROUGE, LA (KPEL) —A Louisiana man is facing serious charges after what authorities say was a road rage incident. Stefan Scott, 21, was identified as the suspect in a road rage incident where one individual was shot and critically injured Thursday …

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Louisiana's Best High Schools Ranked for 2025

Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL-FM) - As of the most recent count, Louisiana has a total of 558 high schools, comprising 426 public schools and 132 private schools. In just Lafayette Parish alone there are 10 public high schools and 7 private high schools. Out …