An allegedly impaired driver rear-ended a parked trooper on Tuesday. Louisiana State Police shared news of the crash with a reminder to stay off the roads.

Louisiana is one of several southern states grappling with hazardous driving conditions that are putting the safety of motorists at risk. State officials are urging residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

A Black man died after a beating by the police in 2019. The assault “demonstrated serious failures,” the Justice Department said, including improper supervision.

For further updates, please check local traffic advisories or visit 511la.org and monitor LSP’s social media accounts for updated information regarding current road closures, traffic advisories, and significant notifications.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry will be giving an update Tuesday about the severe winter weather that brought heavy snow to the state. Landry will be joined by leaders of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), Louisiana State Police and the Department of Transportation and Development.

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - With winter storms headed to Louisiana, state troopers want to make sure people are aware of safety precautions that should be taken. Ryan Davis with the Louisiana State Police says it is best for people to stay off roads. He also says with several years in the LSP, he has seen it all.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Emergency crews responded to Louisiana State Police headquarters Sunday morning for a phone call bomb threat. A spokesperson for LSP said multiple law enforcement agencies assisted with the response and conducted a thorough sweep of the compound before clearing it.

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits, a statewide pattern of misconduct that places the public at “serious risk of harm,” according to a scathing report released Thursday by the U.

Louisiana State Police bought a small passenger plane for $5.5 million, and Gov. Jeff Landry has been using it to travel around the state.

The Interstate 10 closure spans nearly the entire state, ending west of the Mississippi state line east of New Orleans.

The Department of Justice report on Louisiana State Police offers smart, commonsense improvements, and is not a political hit job. Columnist Quin Hillyer argues Gov. Jeff Landry and AG Liz Murrill would be wise to welcome it,