Nearly 65 miles of river upstream from New Orleans was closed after an oil barge crashed and spilled crude oil into the Mississippi River. This incident may be the result of a recent surge in United States oil production along with advancements in drilling...
When you file an insurance claim after a car accident, the claims adjuster will likely urge you to take your vehicle to one of the company's preferred repair shops.The adjuster might say that using a preferred shop will expedite the process or ensure your vehicle is...
In recent weeks, there has been a resurgence in the "Can You Hear Me?" scam. In one week alone, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) received more than 2,000 complaints from consumers who were called by scammers.When a consumer answers one of these scam phone calls, the...
For the second time in less than eight months, southeastern Louisiana has been struck by severe weather that has left immense damage and devastation in its path.A total of six tornados tore through Louisiana on Feb. 7 with speeds as high as 150 mph, leaving tracks as...
Louisiana is one of only five states to receive the highest rating for its traffic safety laws in the 14th Annual Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS).The report rates all 50 states and the District of Columbia...
