Ochsner Baton Rouge is closing its urgent care locations and clinics on Tuesday as well, postponing all appointments and ...

The state Department of Agriculture on Friday announced that it has detected a case of "Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza" at ...

The Giving Hope warming shelter in Lacombe is open for anyone needing a place to stay. It is located at 31294 US-190 2nd ...

President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.

One of the most beautiful and selfless experiences a human can have is that of caring for a pet. Be they fluffy felines, ...

Michigan expert explains risks and research efforts as bird flu resurges, affecting poultry and cattle statewide.

The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious illness.

All state offices will be closed on Tuesday "due to extreme winter weather," according to a social media post on Friday from ...

Two members of the Louisiana Board of Ethics pushed back on their employees’ decision to black out the home addresses of Gov.

Staying a step ahead of the avian influenza virus with surveillance, testing and research could mean the difference between a ...

Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned that a bird flu pandemic was ...

The Free Press interviewed Dr. Kimberly Dodd, the dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, about efforts to tame the ...