(VIDEO) Louisiana Earthquake: Rare 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Louisiana, Second-Strongest in History

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck northwestern Louisiana early Thursday, March 5, 2026, awakening residents across the region and marking the second-strongest recorded tremor in the state's history, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake …

Proposed Constitutional Amendment sparks debate among local Louisiana Lawmakers

Opportunity or surrender? Louisiana becomes flash point in battle over carbon storage initiatives.

Louisiana has become a flash point in the battle over carbon capture and storage technology. As its name suggests, CCS entails the capture, transportation, and storage of carbon dioxide produced by industrial activity or power generation. 'CO2 capture …

Louisiana shaken by one of state’s strongest earthquakes

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake jostled hundreds of thousands of people in Louisiana early Thursday morning — an unusually strong temblor for the state. There have been no reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake, centered about 7 miles west of Edgefield, …

Bayou brilliance: Huskies leave Louisiana with wins, confidence

The Northeastern baseball team (3-6, 0-0 CAA) bookended its trip to the Pelican State in the best possible way, upsetting defending national champions and No. 2-ranked Louisiana State University Tigers (11-2, 0-0 Southeastern Conference) 13-10 on their …

Louisiana lawmakers introduce state voting rights act amid Supreme Court uncertainty

The bill comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to issue a decision in Louisiana v. Callais. With a potentially landmark Supreme Court ruling looming, 29 Louisiana Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would establish state-level …

Is a "Fortified" roof the secret to lowering insurance? Louisiana lawmakers think so

Louisiana lawmakers are focusing on affordability, with homeowners’ insurance reform at the center of the debate. As the legislative session kicks off this Monday, some Louisiana lawmakers are arriving at the Capitol with a singular focus: making the state …

Gov. Jeff Landry addresses Louisiana coastal damage lawsuits

Gov. Jeff Landry and coastal officials discussed Louisiana’s ongoing legal fight over coastal damage and the state’s disappearing coastline. Governor Jeff Landry announced on Thursday that Louisiana is "words away" from a major settlement with …

Declining duck population affecting Louisiana hunting seasons

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Lawmakers are working to bring awareness to declines in north America's waterfowl population. Louisiana Senator John Kennedy joined Senator John Boozman of Arkansas and five republican colleagues to write a letter to …

Rare 4.9 magnitude earthquake rattles north Louisiana

Based on available data, this could be the strongest earthquake ever recorded inland in Louisiana. The United States Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Red River Parish early Thursday, an update from their initial estimate of …