Health officials are recommending a nationwide ban on kratom-related products due to their opioid addiction-like qualities, ...

AND THAT’S BECAUSE STARTING TODAY, IT IS ILLEGAL HERE IN LOUISIANA. WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES EXPLAINS ...

Kratom is a natural plant. Some companies sell synthetic high-potency products under the label of kratom, but the federal government is cracking down on deceptive practices.

The FDA hopes education and legal action against 7-OH products will help prevent a second opioid crisis in the US.

Data: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association; Note: Louisiana's kratom ban was due to go into effect Aug. 1; Map: Axios Visuals The FDA is cracking down on a potent compound in kratom ...

A new ban on THC vapes in Texas means some stores that specialize in the products could lose more than 30% of their business.

Terrebonne Parish has more than 425 derelict properties and about 200 vessels. Officials are seeking to get them cleaned up.

The trial for Benjamin Beale, the man accused of killing and dismembering a Slidell woman, has once again been delayed.

PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. ( WGNO) — A $100,000 winning Louisiana Lottery Easy 5 ticket has yet to be claimed and will soon expire. The unclaimed jackpot ticket was purchased in Feb. 26, at Adams Grocery ...

James’ enthusiastic support of Mamdani is in stark contrast to Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats who haven’t endorsed ...

Public broadcasters are seeking new avenues to sustain their public media stations following federal cuts. “It wasn’t the ...

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and ...