Trump Makes Historic Trip to China

President Trump traveled to China last week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and he didn't go alone.

The Alligator

How do, my lovable swampies! Old Hardhide sure does miss you all in the few days that I don’t get to talk to you through this here keyboard. But I know that you know that I will be back with a greeting that starts with an ‘H’ because that’s just the right way to start off a good conversation. Right?

The Scoop

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) needs the public’s help identifying and locating the suspects accused of a large-scale theft from a vacant church property resulting in more than $100,000 worth of repairs.

All About the Boot

On May 14, the United States Senate passed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns. Kennedy’s resolution, which passed by voice vote, will take effect following the midterm elections in November.“This is about shared sacrifice.

Beat the Heat Before It Beats Your Wallet

If you have lived through even one Louisiana summer, you already know the routine. The heat rolls in like it owns the place, the air conditioner starts working overtime, and suddenly the electric bill shows up looking like it has been training for the Olympics.

Hop Along, Cassidy!

On Saturday, incumbent U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) finished in a distant third place in the Louisiana Republican primary with only 24% of the vote. He missed the runoff, likely ending his political career.It was a stinging defeat for the longtime politician and two-term U.S. Senator.

The Scoop

A Ponchatoula man faces 40 years in prison after pleading no contest to one count of oral sexual battery - victim under the age of 13 and possession of child pornography.