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2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season set to begin December 5th; Hunting tag lottery to begin in late July

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The 2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season will take place from December 5th to the 20th; and this year, bear hunting will be allowed in all seven of the state's black bear management areas. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says 42 tags... Read More.

Injuries, pitching woes may cause LSU baseball team to miss NCAA tournament for first time since 2011

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The LSU baseball team is creating the wrong kind of history one season removed from winning the program's eighth national championship. With three regular season games to go, the Tigers have suffered 18 losses in SEC play, which matches the most conference losses in... Read More.

Bill signed into law now legalizes recreational alligator hunting in Louisiana via tag lottery

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

While commercial alligator hunting has been legal in Louisiana for quite some time, recreational alligator hunting is now legal for the first time, now that Governor Landry has signed Senate Bill 244 into law. The bill's author is Franklin Senator Robert Allain, who notes... Read More.

Alcohol suspected to be a factor in the fatal auto crash that killed two teenagers in Concordia Parish

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two teens were killed in a crash in Concordia Parish, and the teen driving the SUV is under arrest. Investigators say shortly after 12:30 yesterday morning, 18-year-old Gregory Steele of Vidalia lost control of the SUV and drove it off the roadway, causing it... Read More.

Conflicting stories emerge regarding use of a racial slur during debate over proposed Louisiana Congressional District map

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

West Monroe Senator Jay Morris is accused of using a racially derogatory term during a heated debate over a new Congressional District map. Because tensions were running high, the meeting was briefly paused. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius Lanus says when Morris got... Read More.

Louisiana lawmakers continue debate as effort to limit four-day school weeks in public schools stalls

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

An effort to slow down the trend of public-school districts moving to a four-day week stalled on the House floor. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment explained to a supporter of the bill, Mandeville Representative Kim Carver, that many rural school districts went to a four-day... Read More.

AAA Louisiana anticipating record-breaking travel during Memorial Day holiday despite rising gas prices

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

AAA Louisiana is expecting another record-breaking travel weekend this Memorial Day holiday, despite the soaring gas prices. Spokesman Don Redman says part of the reason is that people had already made their plans before the war in Iran began, which directly led to the... Read More.

Louisiana state redistricting issue spurs early voter turnout, absentee voting by Democrats

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

The early voting numbers released by the Secretary of State's office paint a startling picture. Of the nearly quarter-million ballots cast in the seven days of early voting, including the absentee ballots which have been returned, Democrats outnumbered Republicans by nearly 4,500. JMC Analytics... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Revenue provides options to file 2025 state income tax returns online ahead of May 15 deadline

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

The deadline to file your 2025 Louisiana state income tax is Friday May 15. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says the best way to file and pay your taxes is online. "Louisiana taxpayers can file their returns electronically, for free, through our LaTAP... Read More.

New study ranks Louisiana as worst state in the nation for working mothers

Friday, May 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

When it comes to being a state that's friendly to working moms, Louisiana has its work cut out for it. A new study by WalletHub ranks Louisiana dead last for working mothers. Analyst Chip Lupo says the study ranked all 50 states and the... Read More.

Author: Louisiana Radio Network

2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season set to begin December 5th; Hunting tag lottery to begin in late July

Injuries, pitching woes may cause LSU baseball team to miss NCAA tournament for first time since 2011

Bill signed into law now legalizes recreational alligator hunting in Louisiana via tag lottery

Alcohol suspected to be a factor in the fatal auto crash that killed two teenagers in Concordia Parish

Conflicting stories emerge regarding use of a racial slur during debate over proposed Louisiana Congressional District map

Louisiana lawmakers continue debate as effort to limit four-day school weeks in public schools stalls

AAA Louisiana anticipating record-breaking travel during Memorial Day holiday despite rising gas prices

Louisiana state redistricting issue spurs early voter turnout, absentee voting by Democrats

Louisiana Department of Revenue provides options to file 2025 state income tax returns online ahead of May 15 deadline

New study ranks Louisiana as worst state in the nation for working mothers

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