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 ...

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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 ...

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.

So, Louisiana has done a very good job in supporting rural hospitals and I believe that will continue,” Reynolds said. While the new law brings deep cuts to Medicaid, it also set up a $50 ...

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

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

WWL Louisiana secures nine first-place honors at the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards, showcasing strength in news, weather, sports, and feature reporting.

Kratom's synthetic form, 7OH, sparks debate among experts on its safety and efficacy in treating mental health conditions.

The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts recently unveiled a new specialty license plate designed by Lafayette illustrator and author Denise Gallagher.