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Millions Going To Farmers Flooding Their Fields
 The government is doling out $20-million to farmers in eight states, including Louisiana, to create habitats for migratory birds whose usual Gulf wintering spots may be fouled by the massive BP oil spill.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:35 PM
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Previously Convicted Bond Broker Found Guilty Again On Federal Charges
(New Orleans, LA) -- The third time wasn't the charm. It was just another conviction for Gwendolyn Moyo, this time on more than 40-federal counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. Moyo was found guilty in New Orleans U.S. District Court of selling bogus construction bonds that garnered nearly two-million dollars in illegal proceeds. The scheme also brought down State Senator Derrick Shepherd who pled guilty earlier this month to conspiracy to commit money laundering and resigned his legislative seat. Congressman William Jefferson and his sister, Betty Jefferson, were listed in Moyo's indictment as unindicted co-conspirators in the money laundering scam but have not been charged.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 8:50 AM
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Gas Prices Still Taking Long Walk Off Short Pier And Plunging
(Baton Rouge, LA) -- It's been a long time since gas prices were this low in Louisiana and indications are they will continue to drop even further in the weeks ahead. Triple-A reports the statewide average price of regular is at two-89 a gallon today, down four-cents from Tuesday. Some stations are selling the fuel in the ballpark of two-40 a gallon. Statewide, premium is averaging three-15 a gallon and diesel three-52. Checking some of Louisiana's metro areas, regular is averaging two-95 in Baton Rouge, two-99 in Lafayette and two-81 in New Orleans.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 8:49 AM
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Northshore Man Charged in Murder-for-Hire Scheme
(Slidell, LA) -- The owner of a Northshore bait-shop allegedly tried to hire a man to kill his estranged wife. The St. Tammany Sheriff's office says Danny Willingham was arrested on his tug boat where he lived outside the Blue Dog Bait and Tackle shop near Slidell. Police say Willingham repeatedly offered a Mississippi man ten-grand to murder his wife. Instead of accepting the offer, the Mississippi man reported it to cops.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:53 AM
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Casino Revenues Drop
(Baton Rouge, LA) -- The Louisiana Gaming Control Board today gets a report on how casinos are doing across the state. Officials expect it will show steep declines in how much gamblers are spending. Mississippi figures released this week showed a nearly 20 percent drop in gaming revenue when comparing September 2008 to September of 2007. Atlantic City and Vegas also showed sizable declines. The Louisiana Casino Association says things are similar here amidst the economic crisis.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:52 AM
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Early Voting Gets Going
(Undated) -- Early voting starts today across Louisiana. Any registered voter who wants to cast a ballot in the November Fourth elections can do so now at their local registrar of voters' office. Early voting runs through next Tuesday, October 28th. The Louisiana Secretary of State says registrars will be open from eight-30 a.m. until six p.m. each day except Sunday.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:51 AM
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National Headlines
 Here's a look at stories making national news.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:59 PM
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Arizona Files Appeal In Immigration Case
 Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:48 PM
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