When federal health regulators last week announced plans to control a compound found in the kratom plant, they made one big distinction: "We're not targeting the kratom leaf or ground up kratom," Food ...

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

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

Starting August 5, Pineville will be seeing some road closures as part of a major reconstruction project on Hwy 165. They ...

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has announced new penalties for possession of kratom, effective immediately, in response ...

Dozens of laws passed during the 2025 regular session are taking effect today. One of the most notable laws prohibits the use ...

Kratom is a thing of the past in Louisiana. According to Act 41, it's now illegal to sell, due to lawmakers stating users get ...

She sponsored the Louisiana kratom ban that passed the House 89-to-5 and the Senate 26-to-11. It was signed into law June 4 by Gov. Effrey Martin Landry.

Starting Aug. 1, new penalties will be in effect for the possession of kratom in Louisiana. The Center for Children and Families, Monroe Housing Authority and other organizations hosted a Youth ...

Two students at the University of Louisiana Monroe placed among the top five in a statewide competition thanks to their innovative app development.

The herbal substance kratom is causing lots of stir across the state and country as cities, towns and even entire states are banning the unclassified substance.

Louisiana leaders are speaking out after President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passed in the House Thursday.