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Good news for Louisiana seniors: Social Security benefits to increase 2.8% beginning in 2026

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

For those of you who collect Social Security, your benefits will increase 2.8% next year. That works out to an average of $56 a month. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says these cost-of-living adjustments are good news for Louisiana seniors. “These... Read More.

Louisiana lawmakers are taking steps to assist LDH in covering SNAP benefits for month of November as government shutdown continues

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana is taking steps to make sure those who rely on food stamps will still receive their SNAP benefits despite the federal government shutdown. The USDA funds SNAP, but because of the shutdown the federal agency is not allocating any SNAP funding for November.... Read More.

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office investigates death of four-year-old girl who was run over in a convenience store parking lot

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

A four-year-old girl is dead after being run over in a convenience store parking lot in Rapides Parish. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says the 30-year-old driver apparently didn’t realize what had happened. “Another witness saw a vehicle leave the parking lot... Read More.

Rep. Clay Higgins urges President Trump to halt all shrimp imports, citing potential health threats

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

In a letter to President Trump, Congressman Clay Higgins is asking that all shrimp imports be paused. Higgins says radioactive shrimp on grocery store shelves is a significant public health threat. Acy Cooper, the president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, fully supports a suspension... Read More.

Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, named most haunted stadium in the NFL

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

When you go to a Saints game in New Orleans, you are going to the most haunted stadium in the NFL – and it has nothing to do with the team’s dismal record the last two years. That rating is courtesy of the sports... Read More.

Nicholls State University ranks as No. 1 best value college in Louisiana

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Nicholls State ranks as the No. 1 best value college in Louisiana, according to Niche.com. The ranking is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates and student debt. Dr. Todd Keller, the provost and vice president for academic affairs, says Nicholls’ average cost... Read More.

On first day of Louisiana special session, lawmakers debate approved legislation to push back 2026 qualifying and primary election dates

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

On the first day of the special session, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approved legislation to push back qualifying and the primary election dates for the 2026 federal elections by one month. Black lawmakers oppose the move — Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins told the... Read More.

2023 NBA game played in New Orleans tied to FBI investigation into illegal sports betting

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The FBI cites an NBA game played in New Orleans as part of their evidence into illegal sports betting. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among more than 30 people charged in a massive investigation into illegal NBA sports betting and rigged poker games.... Read More.

New statewide poll finds approval ratings of both President Donald Trump and Governor Jeff Landry below 50%

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new statewide poll finds President Trump’s favorable rating in Louisiana is 48%, but Governor Jeff Landry’s is only 39%. JMC Analytics and Polling pollster John Couvillon says Landry had an aggressive legislative agenda during his first year in office and that might have... Read More.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy asks NCAA for clarification on eligibility of foreign athletes

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy has reached out to the NCAA, asking for information on foreign athletes and their ages. Cassidy says he initially became concerned following a conversation with a legendary Louisiana collegiate coach. “Skip Bertman and I were having a conversation. The legendary coach of... Read More.

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Author: Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana lawmakers are taking steps to assist LDH in covering SNAP benefits for month of November as government shutdown continues

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office investigates death of four-year-old girl who was run over in a convenience store parking lot

Rep. Clay Higgins urges President Trump to halt all shrimp imports, citing potential health threats

Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, named most haunted stadium in the NFL

Nicholls State University ranks as No. 1 best value college in Louisiana

On first day of Louisiana special session, lawmakers debate approved legislation to push back 2026 qualifying and primary election dates

2023 NBA game played in New Orleans tied to FBI investigation into illegal sports betting

New statewide poll finds approval ratings of both President Donald Trump and Governor Jeff Landry below 50%

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy asks NCAA for clarification on eligibility of foreign athletes

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