Louisiana Achieves Record High in U.S. News Pre-K–12 Education Ranking, Marking Third Consecutive Year of Improvement
Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Louisiana has reached a new milestone in education, achieving its highest-ever ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best States assessment for Pre–K–12 education. The state now holds the 37th position nationwide, rising from...
Westlake: I-210 Westbound Right Lane to Close Overnight May 14 for Guardrail Work
Westlake, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a scheduled right lane closure on the I-210 westbound exit ramp leading to I-10 westbound near Westlake. The closure will occur from 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025,...
Sulphur Nears Completion of Resilient Animal Control Facility After Hurricane Damage
Sulphur, Louisiana — The City of Sulphur is finalizing the construction of its new Animal Control building at 3410 Bayou D’Inde Road in Westlake, Louisiana, marking a significant milestone in the community’s ongoing efforts to provide safe and reliable animal welfare...
Louisiana Fatal Commercial Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10 in Lafayette Parish Under Investigation
Duson, Louisiana — Louisiana State Police Troop I are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle that occurred just before 4 a.m. on May 11, 2025. The incident took place on Interstate 10, east of Louisiana Highway 95, and resulted...