Lawmakers advance bill requiring TOPS repayment for students who lose scholarships The House Education Committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would force students who receive TOPS scholarships to repay that money back to the state if they lose their scholarship.

Lawmakers advance bill requiring TOPS repayment for students who lose scholarships

Texas smokeable hemp ban temporarily blocked by judge A Travis County judge temporarily blocked a Texas ban on smokeable hemp products Friday, less than two weeks after new state regulations took effect.

Texas smokeable hemp ban temporarily blocked by judge

12-foot alligator hit by car in Cass County Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens say a 12-foot alligator has died after being hit by a car in Cass County.

12-foot alligator hit by car in Cass County

13-year-old student arrested after shooting at Hammond alternative school Police say that around 7:30 a.m., an adult bringing the 13-year-old student to campus was shot.

13-year-old student arrested after shooting at Hammond alternative school

Shreveport honors 911 dispatchers during national recognition week Shreveport is honoring the dispatchers who answer 911 calls as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12-18.

Shreveport honors 911 dispatchers during national recognition week

WATCH: Coach Kiffin discusses LSU Football spring practice Week 4 Watch Coach Kiffin live at 11:25 a.m.

WATCH: Coach Kiffin discusses LSU Football spring practice Week 4

Shreveport City Council introduces G-Unit Studios items The Shreveport City Council introduced two items involving G-Unit Studios, but nothing is final.

Shreveport City Council introduces G-Unit Studios items

Experts break down constitutional amendments on May ballot There will be five amendments to be voted on May 16th.

Experts break down constitutional amendments on May ballot

Arkansas State Police investigating officer-involved shooting east of Texarkana The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday evening, April 12, 2026, east of Texarkana.

Arkansas State Police investigating officer-involved shooting east of Texarkana

Marshall to host Freedom Fest 250 parade, drone show The city of Marshall will host Freedom Fest 250 on July 4 to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Marshall to host Freedom Fest 250 parade, drone show

2026 WNBA DRAFT: LSU’s star Flau’jae Johnson selected 8th overall by Golden State Valkyries LSU senior Flau’jae Johnson was selected eighth overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Draft.

2026 WNBA DRAFT: LSU’s star Flau’jae Johnson selected 8th overall by Golden State Valkyries

East Texas man sentenced in fatal 2023 Mardi Gras parade shooting An East Texas man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in February for the shooting death of a friend during a Mardi Gras parade in Shreveport three years ago.

East Texas man sentenced in fatal 2023 Mardi Gras parade shooting

Miller County honors public safety telecommunicators during national recognition week Public safety telecommunicators are being honored this week as the nation recognizes National Public Safety Communicators Week.

Miller County honors public safety telecommunicators during national recognition week

Chicago man could owe $15K for shooting whooping crane in Evangeline Parish, agents say A Chicago man was cited after agents said he shot and killed an endangered whooping crane on a crawfish farm in Evangeline Parish.

Chicago man could owe $15K for shooting whooping crane in Evangeline Parish, agents say

Kyren Lacy’s family alleges State Police botched investigation, leading to his death The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in the 19th Judicial District, names LSP, Trooper Tyler Werner, and Sergeant Leeman Howard.

Kyren Lacy’s family alleges State Police botched investigation, leading to his death

Trump blasts Pope Leo as feud over Iran war rattles Catholics in New Orleans President Trump’s sharp criticism of Pope Leo over Iran and a deleted AI-generated image sparked concern among Catholics and other visitors in New Orleans.

Trump blasts Pope Leo as feud over Iran war rattles Catholics in New Orleans

Leesville mom left 3 young kids home alone while she went to bar, deputies say A Leesville woman was arrested after leaving her three young children home alone while she went to a bar, deputies said.

Leesville mom left 3 young kids home alone while she went to bar, deputies say

La. House committee advances standstill $47 billion state budget to prepare for future shortfalls In the first step by the Legislature to transform Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed budget into its own, the House Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced House Bill 1.

La. House committee advances standstill $47 billion state budget to prepare for future shortfalls

Silver Alert: Missing Grant Parish woman with medical condition Sybil Richards suffers from a medical condition

Silver Alert: Missing Grant Parish woman with medical condition

Parents of former LSU football star sue Louisiana State Police for wrongful death They are seeking compensation for wrongful death, survival action and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Parents of former LSU football star sue Louisiana State Police for wrongful death

Family of Waskom ISD superintendent releases a statement Waskom ISD released a statement from the Guastella Family following the death of Waskom ISD superintendent Christopher Guastella.

Family of Waskom ISD superintendent releases a statement

Shreveport Police ask for public’s help to locate parents of found child In the 4800 block of Northlake Dr., an estimated 2-year-old boy was found this morning, April 13.

Shreveport Police ask for public’s help to locate parents of found child

Louisiana lawmakers consider ‘Bryan’s Call’ missing child alert bill Proposal would send alerts for cases that don’t meet Amber Alert criteria

Louisiana lawmakers consider ‘Bryan’s Call’ missing child alert bill

Louisiana Senate to vote on bill reducing Orleans Parish judges Proposal would also merge New Orleans criminal and civil court clerks

Louisiana Senate to vote on bill reducing Orleans Parish judges

Louisiana inspection sticker bill moves to Senate Proposal would replace inspection shops with QR code stickers drivers install themselves

Louisiana inspection sticker bill moves to Senate

USS Kidd Veterans Museum commemorates 81st anniversary of kamikaze attack The USS Kidd Veterans Museum commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Japanese kamikaze attack on the ship in 1945.

USS Kidd Veterans Museum commemorates 81st anniversary of kamikaze attack

La. House bill aims to improve traffic stops for drivers with disabilities La. House Bill 590 would provide two free envelopes for drivers to keep in their vehicles. A green envelope would indicate the driver has mental, physical or developmental disabilities. A blue envelope would indicate the driver has autism.

La. House bill aims to improve traffic stops for drivers with disabilities

Highlighting small businesses at Barksdale Market: La Cubanita Cafe A Cuban cafe at Bossier City’s Barksdale Market is selling out each week with recipes passed down from the owner’s grandmother.

Highlighting small businesses at Barksdale Market: La Cubanita Cafe

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale.

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

Ten-year-old driver, 31-year-old passenger killed in Bossier Parish UTV crash Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Merritt Road near Merry Lane in Bossier Parish.

Ten-year-old driver, 31-year-old passenger killed in Bossier Parish UTV crash