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Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Rachael Thomas
The Louisiana Supreme Court has issued a ruling in Mayor Adrian Perkins’ disqualification case.
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Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Brendan Cullerton
Republicans believe the economy will work to their advantage in the November midterm elections, but Democrats say the country is turning a corner on reducing prices.
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Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Thousands of Afghan refugees are stuck in legal limbo.
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Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Fred Gamble
He said he is listening, learning about challenges and opportunities voters face
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 1:02 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Mayor Adrian Perkins has one more legal chance to stay on the November ballot following his disqualification.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 2:25 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Following the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling, the Ways & Means Committee said the decision showed “the law is on our side in seeking Trump’s tax returns.”
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
Perkins was disqualified from running for re-election after someone sued, pointing out that Perkins used the wrong address on his qualifying papers.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law the second-largest tax cut in the state’s history.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
The mayoral candidate mentioned the importance of everyone coming together.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:13 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Arkansas lawmakers are meeting this week for a special session on tax cuts and school safety grants that’s been spurred by the state sitting on a $1.6 billion surplus.
7-Day Forecast
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:46 PM CDT
|By Jade Myers
There are several seats in Louisiana that have no qualifying candidates for certain positions in the upcoming November election.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:21 PM CDT
|By Stacey Cameron
His ability to run again for mayor now rests in the hands of three judges.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken, Stacey Cameron, Andrun Fisher and Curtis Heyen
Adrian Perkins appeals district court ruling, describes lawsuit as an attempt “to steal your vote”
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Stacey Cameron
Decision expected by the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 2
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Fred Gamble
O'Rourke makes gubernatorial campaign stop in Texarkana, Texas
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 12:13 PM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
South Bossier Fire District #2 says on Nov. 8, people will vote on a 3.5 mill tax increase to update the department’s equipment and continue to provide essential emergency services for around 7,000 residents in the area.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:12 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Any other additional qualified candidates who would enter the race will be extended an invitation.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
For the past six months, the MPC has been researching liquor store trends and laws within Shreveport.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 9:45 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The event will be held at The Collins Home.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
In Shreveport, a number of candidates have qualified for a slew of elections, including mayor, and all seven city council seats.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
So far, six candidates have announced their bid to run for Shreveport mayor.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen and Jade Myers
Meantime, Councilman Wayne Edwards is running city as mayor pro tem
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Jamie Bittner
Access to the abortion pill is set to be the subject of legal challenges nationwide
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Nicole Neuman
Kinzinger and panel expected to reveal what Trump was doing as the Capitol attack unfolded.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 1:07 PM CDT
|By Stacey Cameron
There’s a saying in politics: money equals speech.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT
|By FOX 8 Staff
Attorney General Jeff Landry said he considers such edicts “malfeasance” from elected officials and police.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Chambers’ latest video imagines an abortion gone deathly wrong in a post-Roe America.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen
He’ll formally announce his candidacy Tuesday
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
|By Molly Martinez
Veterans have waited 32 years to break ground on this memorial
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Destinee Patterson
So far, at least two council members have announced they are not rerunning.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas
It’s called the Unborn Child Support Act, and it was introduced by Johnson and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND).
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Brendan Cullerton
Dyslexia affects 20% of the population and represents 80-90% of learning disorders.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By Fred Gamble and Rachael Thomas
The county commissioners and elections administrator for the county are requesting the implementation of countywide voting centers, which would allow registered voters to vote at any polling location on Election Day.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The Louisiana State Legislature announced a veto session will not be held to consider bills rejected by Governor John Bel Edwards during the 2022 Legislative Session.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
On Monday, July 11, KSLA sat down with mayoral candidate, Darryl R. Ware II.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park has more than doubled in size since Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 8:55 PM CDT
|By KSLA Staff
He said he believes the first step is getting Republicans back in control of both the House and Senate.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Chambers will speak in support of Hope Medical Group for Women and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Fred Gamble
He was in town talking with business and economic leaders about what can be done in Washington to help the city and region.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said he planned to call lawmakers back into session to take up tax relief plans because of the surplus.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 8:47 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Each town hall event is open to the public.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 7:39 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The high court decision less than a week ago has set off legal battles in multiple states where lawmakers have sought to ban or restrict abortion.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By FOX 8 Staff
The Supreme Court on Tuesday put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Sean Staggs
Tuesday, June 28 is Primary Day in Oklahoma!
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
“Shreveport is at a critical juncture. Crime is rampant, our infrastructure is damaged, our economy is stagnant, and homelessness is a severe problem in our great city.”
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 8:06 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he has vetoed or chosen not to sign some bills from the 2022 Regular Legislative Session.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Brendan Cullerton
13 Republicans are squaring off in a special election primary race. All hope to become the Republican nominee to replace retiring Sen. Jim Inhofe.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 10:15 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed many bills into law from the 2022 Legislative Session. The latest round of new acts was announced on Monday, June 27.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 8:41 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Abortion bans that were put on the books in some states in the event Roe v. Wade was overturned have started automatically going into effect.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Jade Myers
Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma all have laws in place to ban most abortions.