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When Louisiana drivers “spring forward” or “fall back,” crash risks change too. Even one lost hour of sleep can affect safety.Research shows crashes rise right after the time change. Small shifts in sleep and daylight affect alertness, focus, and reaction time. A study by the American Economic Association found fatal crashes increase 6% during…

It’s Halloween night in Baton Rouge, and the streets glow with pumpkins and porch lights. Kids in bright and spooky costumes rush from house to house, laughing and shouting “Trick or treat!” In Prairieville and Gonzales, families walk together, candy bags filling fast. Even in Donaldsonville, you can hear the sound of excited footsteps…

Many Louisiana families are waiting for SNAP benefits to be restored. Chicken Salad Chick in Denham Springs is stepping up to help. The restaurant is offering free kid’s meals during this time of need. Related: Chris Corzo Givesback to the ATN Community In a post on Instagram, the restaurant shared: “Please limit to one…

Every day, people get into their cars to go to work, school, or home. But even short drives can be dangerous if you’re not wearing a seat belt. In Louisiana, some drivers and passengers still forget to buckle up—and that can lead to serious injuries or even death. Seat belts are the best protection…

Crashes can happen any time of the year, but in Louisiana, October continues to be the most dangerous month for drivers. From 2019 to 2023, reports from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) and LSU’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) showed that more people were hurt or killed in October…

Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual City of Gonzales Fall Fest is happening on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Price LeBlanc PACE Center, located at 2824 St. Anthony Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana. Related: Car Safety Checklist Register Here! Family Fun for Everyone There’s something for every age…

Ascension Parish is starting work on a new roundabout at PR 929 and PR 930 as part of the Move Ascension Program. Construction begins today, Monday, October 20, and will continue until Spring 2026. Related: Road Closed in Donaldsonville Until Dec. 19 Crews will be paving roads, adding curbs, fixing drainage, leveling the ground,…

State Sen. Rick Edmonds renamed part of Airline Highway in Baton Rouge as the “Jackson, Gerald, Garafola, Tullier Memorial Highway.” The new name honors four brave law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the tragic July 2016 shooting. They are Deputy Bradford Garafola, Officer Matthew Gerald, Corporal Montrell Jackson, and Sergeant Nicholas Tullier….

In Baton Rouge, Tiffany Jeff went through something no driver ever wants to experience. On September 20, the car she had worked hard to buy suddenly caught fire while she was driving on I-10. Related: The Deadliest Road Stretches in Louisiana Tiffany said she heard a loud boom, pulled over, and watched as flames…

Even if you were not paying attention to the crosswalk, you may still have a strong case to recover damages. Your ability to secure compensation depends on whether the driver who struck you was at fault, whether you are determined to be partially at fault, and what percentage of fault you bear.  Louisiana law…