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Dr. Wade Rousse named new LSU system president

Wednesday, November 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

McNeese State President Dr. Wade Rousse has been named the new president of the LSU system. Rousse is a Louisiana native and grew up in Golden Meadow. Rousse has been at McNeese as an administrator since 2019 and was named president last year. Rousse... Read More.

Verge Ausberry set to be named permanent LSU AD

Wednesday, November 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

New Iberia native Verge Ausberry is expected to be formally named the permanent athletics director at LSU. Last week, the former Tigers linebacker and longtime athletics administrator was named the interim A-D, but LSU’s new leadership wants Ausberry to keep the job going forward.... Read More.

Test results indicate that all shrimp served at the 2025 Louisiana Shrimp Festival in New Orleans was from the Gulf

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Genetic testing from SeaD consulting has shown that for the second year in a row, all shrimp served at the Louisiana Shrimp Festival in New Orleans was indeed authentic, wild-caught Gulf shrimp. David Williams founded the company a year ago and began using what’s... Read More.

LSU Board of Supervisors names Wade Rousse as LSU’s 29th president; James Dalton to serve as system vice president and chancellor

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The LSU Board of Supervisors has named McNeese State University President Wade Rousse as the next president of LSU. One of the other finalists, Alabama provost Jim Dalton has been named LSU’s Executive Vice President. Rousse made it clear during the interview process, he... Read More.

Jefferson Parish English teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Jefferson Parish English teacher received the surprise of a lifetime today as she received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Sarah Watkins is an eighth grade English language arts teacher at Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego and was overcome with emotion when she... Read More.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign provides awareness of the effects of driving while sleep-deprived

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

With Sunday’s time change, that means it is now getting dark much earlier. If you get off work at 6 p.m., you will drive home in total darkness. Governor Landry has used the occasion of the end of daylight saving time to proclaim this... Read More.

New Orleans Pelicans HC Willie Green feeling the heat after team’s 0-6 start

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Pelicans’ coach Willie Green is officially on the hot seat after the team’s 0-6 start to the season, with half of those losses by lopsided scores. Green says he understands the criticism and takes responsibility for the poor start. “Look, when you take these positions,... Read More.

Federal government shutdown, funding cuts affecting Louisiana food banks

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Food Banks throughout Louisiana are feeling the burden of the federal government shutdown. Pat Van Burkleo, the executive director of Feeding Louisiana, says food banks already came under financial hardship earlier this year, with the change in presidential administrations. “We had been DOGE’d about $6... Read More.

Repealing of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” is resulting in increased homeowner policy cancellations, according to report

Monday, November 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new report shows that last year, the number of Louisiana homeowners having their insurance policies cancelled by their insurance companies increased more than fivefold compared to 2018. Ben Riggs with Real Reform Louisiana says the catalyst behind this is the repealing of the... Read More.

Flight service between Alexandria and Houston to resume in May 2026 via SkyWest Airlines

Monday, November 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting in May, you’ll once again be able to fly from Alexandria to Houston and back. United is restarting service between Alexandria International Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport. Airport Executive Director Ralph Hennessy says service had been discontinued in 2022, and not because the... Read More.

Author: Louisiana Radio Network

Dr. Wade Rousse named new LSU system president

Verge Ausberry set to be named permanent LSU AD

Test results indicate that all shrimp served at the 2025 Louisiana Shrimp Festival in New Orleans was from the Gulf

LSU Board of Supervisors names Wade Rousse as LSU’s 29th president; James Dalton to serve as system vice president and chancellor

Jefferson Parish English teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign provides awareness of the effects of driving while sleep-deprived

New Orleans Pelicans HC Willie Green feeling the heat after team’s 0-6 start

Federal government shutdown, funding cuts affecting Louisiana food banks

Repealing of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” is resulting in increased homeowner policy cancellations, according to report

Flight service between Alexandria and Houston to resume in May 2026 via SkyWest Airlines

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