Louisiana horse jockey arrested by state police, accused of using a 'shocking device' to win a race

He faces one count of violating a Louisiana law prohibiting the possession or use of devices that “unnaturally stimulate, depress, or excite a racehorse.” VINTON, La. — A Louisiana jockey was arrested Saturday following an investigation into cheating …

Shocking Arrest - Louisiana Jockey Accused of Using Stimulators

(Vinton, LA) Louisiana has several major horse racing facilities. Our state is also home to a lot more "bush tracks" which are not by any stretch of the imagination a "major horse racing facility". Still, while the bush tracks might not …

Louisiana Restaurants Earn Spots on Southern Living "Best Of List

(KMDL-FM) We are into that time of year when it's too hot to turn on the oven or the stove in Louisiana. Heck, for a large portion of the day, it's even too hot to cook outside. Still, in a state where culinary reputations abound from the Cajun …

The Louisiana House voted to cut income and sales taxes. Then the math got in the way.

The state Senate on Sunday shelved proposals to reduce individual income and sales taxes in Louisiana – to avoid blowing a big hole in the state budget. The House overwhelmingly approved the tax cut bills on May 7, but the measures stalled before the …

Experts discuss hurricane preparedness and safety at Louisiana Storm Safe Event

BATON ROUGE - Hurricane season has kicked off and agencies are working to make sure Louisianians are prepared for the possible storms.  On Sunday, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority hosted the Louisiana Safe Storm Event at the LSU Center for …

HEART OF LOUISIANA: State Parks Stargazing

RAYNE, La. (WAFB) - It was a night of frogging in a crawfish pond near the city of Rayne that reminded me of the spectacular beauty of the night sky. Far from city lights, you see an amazing star-filled universe. But for most of us, city lights and street …

‘Jaywalking’ Alligator Caught by Louisiana Police

'Entirely preventable:' Agency scrutinizes 3 accidents, one deadly, at Louisiana chemical plant

In 2007, the Geismar Honeywell chemical plant drew up a plan to replace corroding gaskets. But that plan did not assign a specific completion date; instead, a recent federal report said, the company replaced gaskets by attrition. Fourteen years later — …

Louisiana senators trim private education vouchers, expand Medicaid budget

The Republican-led Louisiana Senate Finance Committee has removed public money meant to expand the use of private education vouchers in spite of the initiative being a priority for fellow Republican Gov. Jeff Landry. The committee agreed Sunday to cut $50 …

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025: KOKA Nation’s Guide to Freedom Festivities Across North Louisiana

Designed by Charles Johnson Juneteenth stands as a powerful commemoration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of African American communities. As we approach this significant holiday, KOKA Nation invites you to participate in a series of …