The Louisiana House approved a 30-year contract extension between the state and Harrah’s land-based casino in New Orleans. If the Senate approves the contract, the Harrah’s casino in New Orleans would remain in operation until 2054. House Speaker Taylor Barras says the company currently pays the state 60-million dollars a year. With the new contract Louisiana would receive an additional three-point-six million dollars annually …
Flu cases in Louisiana are declining slowly. State Immunization director Dr. Frank Welch says the numbers look a lot better than they were just three to four months ago. A record 12-percent of doctor visits were because of the flu…
A Walker High Senior is facing expulsion over the length of his hair, and is taking to social media to fight back. Matt Doyle has more.
Elmer Chocolate in Ponchatoula is carrying on a 163-year-old tradition this Easter. Not only are they the second largest producer of Valentine candy in the world, they have been a big part of Gulf South Easter celebrations. CEO Rob Nelson…