LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN, Louisiana's only statewide news magazine, airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

After a Deadly Hit-and-Run, Jody’s Law Seeks Justice Across Louisiana

“Jody’s Law,” also known as House Bill 806, is advancing through the Louisiana Legislature after passing the House with unanimous support. The bill aims to strengthen penalties for fatal or serious hit-and-run driving offenses.

Louisiana’s Genesis Scott Breaks Barriers in Competitive Dance

Baton Rouge native Genesis Scott is a powerhouse in the world of competitive dance, with six national champion titles to her credit. Now, Scott wants to bring smaller schools and HBCUs into the competitive dance space.

Move Over, Crabs! The Growing Craze for Soft-Shell Crawfish

Soft-shell crawfish are becoming a tradition in Louisiana. Similar to soft-shell crabs, each serving includes the unpeeled tail, the entire body, and even the crawfish head. While harder to find than standard crawfish, they are a prized specialty. 

Louisiana Young Heroes: Meet Jaden Armstrong

For the next few weeks, LPB will honor seven high school students as Louisiana Young Heroes in this 30th anniversary year of the program. Jaden is a problem solver who developed his own clothing company inspired by his visually impaired younger brother. 

Louisiana: The State We’re In, Louisiana's only statewide news magazine. The program airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. on the six-station LPB network that includes stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport.

This award-winning show combines in-depth coverage about the important issues in the state along with expert analysis. Louisiana: The State We’re In has been a leader reporting on the Louisiana Legislature with a goal to explain how legislation affects the lives of the people of the state. The program also features the art, culture, places, and people that make Louisiana so unique, including stories about everyday citizens who are heroes and helpers to others in their communities.