As demand for weight-loss drugs rises, states grapple with Medicaid coverage
GLP-1 drugs mimic a hormone in the intestinal tract to balance the body’s blood sugar levels. And while GLP-1 drugs such as ...
McNeese State University to receive $3.2 million for emergency preparedness
McNeese State University will receive $3,253,126.50 to purchase and install two permanent generators. MSU will also receive $180,729.25 to cover management costs associated with the generators. Also ...
Will bird flu outbreak affect a beloved Mardi Gras tradition?
It wouldn't be Mardi Gras for many without a good, old-fashioned chicken run. But, could the outbreak of bird flu cause the tradition to go by the wayside?
Jeff Davis Electric Co-Op receives $34M grant
SWLA, La. (KPLC) - Jeff Davis Electric Co-Op will receive a sizable grant for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. The grant is funded by FEMA as part of the federal aid being ...
Two pets shot weeks apart in Sulphur; animal services investigating
Two pet owners in Sulphur are pleading for answers after finding their animals hurt, rushing them to a vet, and learning the injuries may have been intentionally caused.
First Alert Forecast: Cold winds relax slightly, but staying chilly across SWLA for now with rain chances in sight later this week
Arctic air continues to be a nuisance for those trying to stay warm out the door, but harsh winds have calmed at least a ...
COVID: It’s not just physical
Unvaccinated people who were hospitalized due to COVID were over 15 times more likely to have an incident of depression, ...
Temporary judges to fill vacancies in 14th Judicial District Court ahead of Mar. 29 elections
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The 14th Judicial District Court has two vacancies on the ballot on Mar. 29 in Calcasieu Parish.
McNeese Cruises to Win on the Road Over Northwestern State
Two unbeaten conference teams entered the day fighting for the top spot in the Southland Conference, and it was the McNeese ...