During a speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, President Donald Trump announced he will restore the names of several military bases including Fort Johnson in Vernon Parish. That means Fort Johnson would be named Fort Polk again. Jim Tuck, president of the Louisiana Armed Services Alliance, says most people in Vernon Parish will support changing the name back…

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The Leesville military base was originally named after a Confederate commander. In 2023, it was changed to Fort Johnson as it was named after a Black soldier who was a hero in World War one. This time Fort Polk would be named after a World War Two Army General.

This legislative session produced legislation that makes changes to the film tax incentive program. Film Louisiana President Jaason Waggenspack supports the changes. He believes they will help attract larger productions and talent…

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The LSU baseball team has arrived in Omaha, the site of the College World Series. About 150 people were at Alex Box Stadium as the team’s buses headed for the airport. Two weekends ago, Little Rock pushed LSU to elimination and Coach Jay Johnson likes how his team has responded…

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LSU opens play Saturday night against Arkansas.

Several parishes in northwest Louisiana are under a flood watch until tomorrow night. Rainfall of one to three inches is expected; some areas could see more than four inches. The National Weather Service says heavy rain may lead to flooding in low-lying areas, rivers/creeks and roads.