Exploring the deep roots behind The Louisiana Weekly

By Jari C. Honore Contributing Writer (Special from creolegen.org) — One of those names which appears quite often on CreoleGen is that of the Dejoie family. One of the principal sources on New Orleans of yesteryear, The Louisiana Weekly, was in fact …

What is the most popular dog name in Louisiana? Maybe yours is on the list

This Weekend Only: The Start of Teal Season in Louisiana

Louisiana's huge duck hunting population is collectively holding its breath as they are less than seventy two hours from that magical minute that they have been waiting for! Teal season is set to begin this Saturday, September 20, 2025 and will …

Cleanup cost rises to $39 million after massive fire at Louisiana plant. Who's paying?

Three weeks since Smitty's Supply in Roseland caught fire and exploded, the bill for the lead response agency is already in the tens of millions of dollars and may rise, officials said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set aside at least $ …

Testing for West Nile: Meet the team checking Louisiana mosquito pools for viruses

In late June, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first case of West Nile virus of 2025. In 2024, there were 57 confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Louisiana, including three deaths. About 1 in 150 people who are infected with West …

Louisiana’s Silent Seafood Killer: Vibrio Bacteria Rising

(KPEL News) - People in Louisiana continue to die after eating food that has the Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria in it. Other Gulf States, such as Texas and Florida, also have to worry about the bacteria, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Many …

Gov. Landry on Louisiana Hyundai project

Gov. Jeff Landry said plans for a Hyundai Steel plant in Donaldsonville are proceeding as expected, even after an immigration enforcement raid on a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia. (Photo by Wes Muller/Illuminator) In a defiant tone, Gov. Jeff Landry …

Acadian Ambulance Unit Involved in Serious Crash on Louisiana Interstate

(KPEL News) - Several people were injured in a crash that happened in Liivinigston Parish early Wednesday morning. According to WAFB, an 18-wheeler hit an Acadian Ambulance unit that was on the side of the road, thus forcing authorities to close the busy …

Two popular hunting seasons open in Louisiana: What to know and where to go

Louisiana's deer archery and teal duck hunting seasons begin Sept. 20. Deer archery season opens in select areas on Sept. 20, with the rest of the state opening on Oct. 1. Hunters are required to have the appropriate licenses and tags for their …

Louisiana’s Most Wanted Fugitives Still on the Run

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — Here’s the thing. Most of us around here grew up playing hide and seek. The game’s fun… when you’re ten. But some folks in Louisiana apparently never stopped playing. Except now they’re not hiding behind the couch, they’re dodging …