When federal health regulators last week announced plans to control a compound found in the kratom plant, they made one big distinction: "We're not targeting the kratom leaf or ground up kratom," Food ...

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and ...

AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...

Starting August 5, Pineville will be seeing some road closures as part of a major reconstruction project on Hwy 165. They ...

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has announced new penalties for possession of kratom, effective immediately, in response ...

Dozens of laws passed during the 2025 regular session are taking effect today. One of the most notable laws prohibits the use ...

Kratom is a thing of the past in Louisiana. According to Act 41, it's now illegal to sell, due to lawmakers stating users get ...

She sponsored the Louisiana kratom ban that passed the House 89-to-5 and the Senate 26-to-11. It was signed into law June 4 by Gov. Effrey Martin Landry.

Tesla challenged the state's ban since 2017 on direct vehicle sales to consumers.

State lawmakers unsuccessfully attempted to extend the law this year to cover the intentional exposure of other sexually transmitted infections.

WalletHub has released a study showing the most, and least, patriotic states. Louisiana's placement may surprise you.

Rodents on traps, dirty surfaces | Top Caddo Parish restaurant inspections June 22-28 The Times obtained food safety inspection information for the week of June 22-28, 2025, from the Louisiana ...