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The holiday shopping season is one of the busiest times of the year in Louisiana. People are out buying gifts, food, and decorations. With more cars on the road from morning until late at night, drivers need to be extra careful. According to the 2024 Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS),…

A First Alert is in place for tonight into Tuesday morning. Louisiana will see its first freeze of the season. It will be a light freeze, but it may still break temperature records. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the upper 20s north and east of the Baton Rouge metro area, and into the…

Louisiana’s economy runs on hard work, strong industries, and miles of open road. Agriculture, construction, oil and gas, and shipping all play major roles in the state’s growth. Farms stretch across parishes, ports move products to market, and factories keep workers on the move. Because of this, transportation is part of daily life. If…

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and LSU’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) report that rear-end crashes are the most common type of wreck in Louisiana. A rear-end collision happens when one car hits the back of another. It might sound minor, but these crashes can still cause…

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you’re probably asking yourself one big question: Is it worth hiring an accident lawyer? It’s a question almost every accident victim faces, especially when the insurance company seems friendly and promises to “take care of everything.” But the truth is, handling your own claim and hiring an…

Traffic is getting an upgrade in Ascension Parish. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is building three new roundabouts along Louisiana Highway 30, a key route connecting Gonzales to nearby industrial and residential areas. Related: Alternative Routes to Ascension Parish Roundabout Construction The first roundabout is already open, and the full project…

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…