Louisiana is facing a record surge in whooping cough cases. Here's what to know.

Whooping cough cases are surging in Louisiana, a trend that "could result in a record high for 2025 — more than has been seen annually in the state for at least 35 years," according to a press release Friday from the Louisiana Department of …

Southwest Louisiana Voters Head Back to the Polls May 4

⁣⁣🗳️ SWLA Votes  - Mat 3, 2025: Lake Charles, DeRidder & More Head Back to the Polls This Saturday Local Races & Tax Proposals on the Ballot May 4 – Here’s What You Need to Know! Voters in Lake Charles, DeRidder, Westlake, Jennings and beyond – …

Louisiana oil spill raises alarm as DOGE cuts may threaten response

Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups warn that DOGE job cuts may hamper the response to a major oil spill off Louisiana's Gulf Coast this week, a leak that is fast contaminating marshlands and threatening vital …

Friday's Health Report: Louisiana whooping cough cases in first four months of 2025 surpass all of 2024

BATON ROUGE — Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Louisiana, mirroring national trends, the Louisiana Department of Health said Friday. According to LDH, 164 cases were reported in the first four months of 2025 alone, compared to only 153 cases …

OMV says 1.2 million Louisiana residents have gotten REAL ID with less than a week from deadline

BATON ROUGE — With less than a week until the REAL ID enforcement deadline, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles says that more than 1.2 million people have obtained a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card. In April 2025 alone, OMV officials …

Louisiana jockey eyes repeat win at Kentucky Derby; Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra's upcoming performances

The 151st Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and a jockey from Louisiana is going for a repeat win. Brian Hernandez Jr., a native of Lafayette, won last year’s derby riding Mystik Dan, following a win at the Kentucky Oaks – a race for female horses. At this year’ …

Louisiana Downs Thoroughbred Racing Season Begins May 3

1 Louisiana Downs, the premier horse racing destination in the region since 1974, will kick off its 2025 thoroughbred racing season on May 3. Post time the first race is 2:35 p.m. Louisiana Downs Horse Racing Ambassador Roxy is already traveling around the …

Skip New Orleans: Louisiana's "Sweet Spot" Is A Mouthwatering Destination Foodies Will Love

What are the most popular cities in the USA when it comes to food? Las Vegas has plenty of buffets to satisfy all foodie cravings, while New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles are often mentioned among the best cities in the United States for pizza. …

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana

Louisiana Travelers, TSA Just Banned A Very Popular Item

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - Massive changes are coming to TSA checkpoints in Louisiana Airports because they've banned a very popular item that the majority of travelers will have in their baggage. We have all the details. TSA Fails To Detect …