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State income tax filing begins

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue began accepting 2024 state individual income tax returns on Jan. 29.

Small business loans available after snowstorm

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOSHEP) is offering loan assistance through its Small Business Loan Program to small businesses impacted by the recent snowstorm.

La. 4th graders lead the nation in reading growth, now ranked 16th in U.S.

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana students have achieved some of the most significant academic progress in the nation, according to data released today as part of The Nation’s Report Card.

Sen. Cassidy, RFK Jr. clash on vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s opinions about vaccine safety, both past and present, appeared likely to lead at least a few Senate Republicans to vote against his nomination following a second confirmation hearing Thursday.

Arbor Day is upon us. Plant a tree and make a difference.

If you’ve ever looked up the date for Arbor Day, you may have run into some conflicting information. Nationally, this holiday celebrating the importance of trees is observed on the last Friday of April.

Be patient when it comes to dealing with freeze-damaged plants

The snow has come and gone — and so has the excitement that came with such a meteorological rarity in Louisiana. Now, some gardeners are looking outside at a far less enjoyable sight: plants that turned gray, brown and perhaps even mushy in this week’s frigid temperatures.

Wednesday DOTD road updates

Update on latest state highway closures across Louisiana Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:15 PM Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on the latest weather-related closures on state routes throughout Louisiana.

DOTD announces extension of Interstate 10 closure to Louisiana/Texas state line

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:35 AM Baton Rouge, LA- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that due to deteriorating road conditions as a result of Winter Storm Enzo, Interstate 10 in the east and westbound direction is now closed to motorists, from the...

DOTD update on latest state highway closures across Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is providing an update on the latest weather-related closures on state routes throughout Louisiana. Motorists should keep in mind that conditions change rapidly and roadways may be closed suddenly if they’re unsafe for travel.

DOTD Announces Interstate 10 Closure from I-49 to La. 415

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 2:51 AM Baton Rouge, LA- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that due to hazardous weather conditions, Interstate 10 in the east and westbound direction from Interstate 49 to La. 415 (Lobdell) will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, January...