Night vision, drones and chemical warfare: how Louisiana is expanding its invasive hog arsenal

Shortly after the sun’s last rays sink beneath Central Louisiana’s pines, the Rougarou slips into the darkness that follows. He prowls farmland from Pineville to Natchitoches, every step sharpened by a gnawing hunger. Some still claim the...

Freedom Farms to Attend the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment Conference

Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Jayuya, Puerto Rico–(Newsfile Corp. – October 4, 2025) – Freedom Farms announced today that it will be participating in the 51st Annual New Orleans Investment Conference at the Hilton New Orleans...

Forums, environmental studies slated for Mississippi River Bridge plan

Public meetings are scheduled for Dec. 9 and 10 to discuss the proposed Mississippi River Bridge. The project has entered the environmental study phase, a key step required by federal law. Three potential sites are being studied, with a final...

New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market reborn with ambitious roster of national jazz artists

Bill Frisell, one of the world’s most acclaimed jazz guitarists, was puzzled. At the conclusion of the first of his two Oct. 1 shows at the rebranded, reengineered and reborn New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market, Frisell strummed one last chord – and...

Louisiana’s celebrations of fall

With cooler climates that make up fall in Louisiana, the state comes alive with celebrations of food, music, and culture. Fall also brings the harvest season, presentingan engaging calendar of festivals and events where people of all ages rejoice...

New Orleans mayoral candidates explain how they would tackle water, coastal issues

The next mayor of New Orleans will face the unique challenge of leading a city surrounded by water. “ Even though it is what brings the city to life, it's also what often threatens our lives,” said Christopher Dalbom, director of the Tulane...

Free consulting services aim to boost downtown Baton Rouge businesses

BATON ROUGE - The Downtown Development District and the Small Business Development Center at LSU aim to strengthen downtown Baton Rouge by offering free Friday consultations to local businesses aiming to grow or start in the area. Organization...

Debut novels with Louisiana roots probe space oddities, climate chaos and survival

“The High Heaven” by Joshua Wheeler, Graywolf Press, 352 pages, and “Happy Bad” by Delaney Nolan, Astra House, 304 pages. I’ve never been a fan of outer space. All those moons and stars — a bit much, don’t you think? I find astronauts...

New Orleans disaster recovery group brings lessons forged during Katrina nationwide

The disaster recovery nonprofit SBP began as a philanthropic effort to rebuild homes in St. Bernard Parish after Hurricane Katrina. Nearly 20 years later, the 100-person organization has expanded nationwide to help underfunded or underinsured...

Yankees eliminate Red Sox; Giants head to New Orleans

The Yankees are advancing in the postseason. On Thursday, New York blanked Boston 4-0 in Game 3 of their Wild Card series. Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler recorded 12 strikeouts in the win. The team next faces the Blue Jays in a five-game series....

Killer Storms: The Deadliest Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons Ever Recorded

When Floridians first heard about tropical storm Helene’s rapid intensification in late September 2024, they initially anticipated the storm to hit as a Category 2 hurricane. However, on September 26, it made landfall near Cedar Key as a Category...

Louisiana Drivers, Get Ready for Relief: Farm Bureau Cuts Auto Rates by Nearly 12%

Good news for Louisiana drivers. Some long-awaited relief on auto insurance premiums is here. Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company just got the green light for a major rate cut. How major? An average of 11.8%. That’s a double-digit...

Rising construction costs challenge school projects in East Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Rollover inflation from the pandemic, coupled with President Trump’s tariffs on wood and steel, has sent material costs through the roof. Leaving contractors and public officials with strained budgets, grappling with how...

Jaxson Dart recalls the SEC and takes a jab at the New Orleans Saints' Superdome

Before the 2025 NFL Draft, the Giants signed both Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson in free agency. However, on draft day, Big Blue surprised everyone by selecting Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick in the first round,...

New Orleans mayoral candidates offer plans for coastal, environmental issues

Candidates for the next mayor of New Orleans, from left to right, Royce Duplessis, Frank Janusa, Helena Moreno, and Oliver Thomas discuss their ideas on the city's water and flood issues during a forum at the University of New Orleans on Tuesday,...

Jane Goodall dies at 91: Reflections on her visit to New Orleans

In 2017, Goodall visited New Orleans schools, sharing her journey and inspiring youth in conservation. NEW ORLEANS — Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering chimpanzee researcher and global conservationist, has died at 91, the Jane Goodall Institute...

Halloween is coming up frighteningly fast. Here's a list of chill-filled New Orleans events

The coming weeks are filled with scary affairs. Choose the ones that have just the right fear-factor to suit your fancy. HAUNTED HOUSES DELAPORTE MANOR: Part escape experience, part haunted house, the Delaporte home and those who enter the house...

Louisiana Farm Bureau auto rate to decrease

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company’s request for an 11.8% rate decrease affecting the policyholders of more than 80,000 Louisiana vehicles. The change takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. Rate...

What a new study reveals about 'forever chemicals,' lead and other metals in New Orleans-area tap water

A recent study has raised new questions about the safety of drinking water in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes. The analysis found traces of “forever chemicals” and heavy metals in homes that draw tap water from the Mississippi River,...

How to prepare venison for your table, plus other Louisiana outdoors updates

Now that seasons have opened in all 10 of our state’s deer hunting areas, it’s time to talk about turning this effort into wholesome food for the table. Realizing there would be an outcry if a photo displaying the proper way to field-dress a deer...