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Daniel Callihan sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 murders of 35-year-old Callie Brunett and her four-year-old daughter, Erin Brunett

Friday, September 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

An Amite man pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges in the death of a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter. Prosecutors say Daniel Callihan stabbed to death Callie Brunett 50-times in Loranger in June of 2024 and took her girls to Hinds County, Mississippi.... Read More.

Louisiana in midst of an industrial construction boom, according to Leaders for a Better Louisiana

Friday, September 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom, and that could lead to a population boom. Leaders for a Better Louisiana says six megaprojects are driving construction activity and will lead to an increase in population. CEO Adam Knapp says between now... Read More.

Early voting in New Orleans mayoral election begins Saturday, with candidate Helena Moreno leading early in polling

Friday, September 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Early voting starts Saturday in the New Orleans mayoral election. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Helena Moreno has such a big lead in the polls that the other two major candidates in the race, Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas, are just hoping... Read More.

LSU and Ole Miss clash in a Top-15 matchup

Friday, September 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU and Ole Miss meet for the 113th time in Oxford, Mississippi, on Saturday at 2:30 PM. And we also know these two schools will continue to meet on an annual basis through at least he 2029 season. This is the first time these two... Read More.

According to the Louisiana Board of Regents, the state’s education attainment rate is improving

Friday, September 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

The state is moving closer to its goal of having an educational attainment rate of 60%. The Board of Regents says it’s currently 52.5%, more than a full percentage point higher than last year. The education attainment rate is the proportion of people between... Read More.

Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to partner with City of Shreveport to develop downtown entertainment district

Friday, September 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

The City of Shreveport is teaming up with rapper 50 Cent to revitalize the downtown area. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is looking to establish a new entertainment district in downtown Shreveport that would be financed with a 2% sales tax... Read More.

Although state truancy is on the decline, the Louisiana Department of Education and BESE continues to develop strategies to boost student attendance

Thursday, September 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

While the state is making progress on truancy, it still has quite a ways to go. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana says statewide, the truancy rate – that is, five or more unexcused absences in a semester – is more than 40%.... Read More.

St. Bernard Parish representative Mike Bayham convenes with first American-born Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

Thursday, September 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Republican State Representative Mike Bayham from Saint Bernard Parish had the thrill of a lifetime as he met Pope Leo the XIV at the Vatican. Bayham says he gave the first American-born pontiff a copy of a state resolution congratulating him on becoming the... Read More.

Northwestern State University earns distinction from U.S. News and World Report

Thursday, September 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Northwestern State is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as being one of the best public schools among regional universities in the South. Chief Marketing Officer Cole Young says it’s a testament to how the school is committed to student success. “We have programs... Read More.

ULM, Arkansas State football programs to face off in “Rice Bowl Rivalry,” which also showcases the rice industries of Louisiana and Arkansas

Thursday, September 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new take on a longtime college football rivalry game, as the Rice Bowl is making a comeback this year. The first edition is being held this Saturday between ULM and Arkansas State. Brice Jones with ULM says the resurrection of the game was... Read More.

Author: Louisiana Radio Network

Daniel Callihan sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 murders of 35-year-old Callie Brunett and her four-year-old daughter, Erin Brunett

Louisiana in midst of an industrial construction boom, according to Leaders for a Better Louisiana

Early voting in New Orleans mayoral election begins Saturday, with candidate Helena Moreno leading early in polling

LSU and Ole Miss clash in a Top-15 matchup

According to the Louisiana Board of Regents, the state’s education attainment rate is improving

Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to partner with City of Shreveport to develop downtown entertainment district

Although state truancy is on the decline, the Louisiana Department of Education and BESE continues to develop strategies to boost student attendance

St. Bernard Parish representative Mike Bayham convenes with first American-born Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

Northwestern State University earns distinction from U.S. News and World Report

ULM, Arkansas State football programs to face off in “Rice Bowl Rivalry,” which also showcases the rice industries of Louisiana and Arkansas

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