St. Martin Parish officials, residents preparing for possible Morganza spillway opening

At the Pontoon Bridge right on the edge of Butte La rose, there's not much room left before water covers the bridge. And with the Morganza expected to open in about a week, officials are expecting a rise, but no one knows exactly how much.

Donating to experienced disaster relief platforms

Little do so many of us know, scammers are out there trying to take advantage of donations.

Bill seeks to mandate safe gun storage

Ethan's Law is named after a Connecticut teenager who accidentally shot himself in the head last year with a handgun owned by his friend's father.

‘Historic' opening of Morganza Spillway likely set for June 2

Officials are asking residents to follow updates at 511la.org.

American who joined the Taliban is released from prison

John Walker Lindh, the Californian who took up arms for the Taliban and was captured by U.S. forces in Afghanistan in 2001, got out of prison Thursday after more than 17 years, released under tight restrictions that reflected government fears he still harbors radical views. President Donald Trump reacted by saying, "I don't like it at all." "Here's a man who has not given up his proclamation of terror," he said.

62,000 lbs. of beef products recalled amid E. coli concerns

Lafayette Transit System Memorial Day holiday closure

Lake Charles woman charged with Cruelty to a Juvenile

A Lake Charles woman is behind bars charged with Cruelty to a Juvenile.

LPB Documentary Sheds Light on a Pivotal Battle in WWII

The impact of the Morganza Spillway opening

Louisiana man arrested for sexual conversations with a minor

Police in Wisconsin tipped off Louisiana authorities that 49-year old William Kramer was allegedly having sexual conversations with a minor from their state.

Louisiana House snuffs out bid to raise smoking age to 21

Sheriff: Baby girl dies after 5 hours in Florida daycare van

Local officials join Special Olympics Athletes for annual Law Enforcement Torch Run

Law enforcement agencies across the state are raising awareness for Special Olympics Louisiana and the upcoming Summer Games.

DETOUR: LA 679, LA 96, and LA 352 will be closed from May 29- August 6