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LSU football interim head coach Frank Wilson to become running backs coach at Ole Miss

Wednesday, December 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Texas Bowl on December 27th is the last game Frank Wilson will coach at LSU. The Tigers interim head coach since late October has accepted a job with Ole Miss to be the Rebels running backs coach. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says... Read More.

ElementUSA to construct refining facility in St. James Parish beginning in 2027

Wednesday, December 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

ElementUSA announces that it's investing $850 million to build a rare earth and critical minerals refining facility in St. James Parish. Parish President Pete Dufresne says the facility will lead to the creation of 200 new direct jobs with an average salary of $90,000... Read More.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill instructs LDH to cancel agreement with UnitedHealthcare over contract dispute

Wednesday, December 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Attorney General Liz Murrill told lawmakers on Tuesday that UnitedHealthcare potentially owes the state between $380 million and $768 million in overpayments for pharmacy costs, which is why her office instructed LDH to cancel its contract with the state, forcing thousands of Medicaid patients... Read More.

U.S. Department of Education awards Louisiana $15 million grant for tutoring study

Wednesday, December 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

The U.S. Department of Education awards Louisiana a $15 million grant to lead a five-year study on the impact of high-dosage tutoring on first and second graders. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jenna Chiasson says the project will serve about 4,500 students in both traditional public... Read More.

Louisiana public libraries are seeing an upward trend in visitors, usage

Wednesday, December 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Libraries throughout the state are becoming more and more popular. The latest statistical report shows that in 2024, libraries welcomed more than 11 million visitors - that's up 8.5% from 2023. State Librarian Meg Placke says the trend is very encouraging. "It's just showing that... Read More.

LSU Board of Supervisors approves creation of LSU School of Construction

Tuesday, December 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU is about to lead a building revolution, moving one step closer to launching the School of Construction within its College of Engineering. The Board of Supervisors approved its creation last week, advancing the proposal to the Louisiana Board of Regents for a vote... Read More.

Neighbor fatally shoots man attacking girlfriend with a knife in Mandeville, according to St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, December 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office says a neighbor fatally shoots a man attacking his girlfriend with a knife. Lt. Suzanne Carboni says the victim escaped her Mandeville area home through a window and frantically knocked on neighbors' doors seeking help. She says one... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries now accepting applications for its 38th enforcement academy

Tuesday, December 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement officer? If so, now's your chance to join the force! Stephen Clark, the superintendent of the enforcement division of LDWF, says applications are now being accepted for the department's... Read More.

LSU AgCenter working with Town of Jean Lafitte to renew firefly population

Tuesday, December 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Firefly populations have hit historically low numbers in Louisiana and other parts of the country where fireflies are native. The Town of Jean Lafitte has reached out to the LSU AgCenter to work on a plan to re-establish firefly populations in the Wetland Trace... Read More.

Number of Louisiana high school students graduating with college credits, certifications is on the rise

Tuesday, December 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Among all high school graduates in the Class of 2024 in the State of Louisiana, three out of every four graduated having already racked up credits towards college degrees or certifications. The 75% rate is an 11-point increase from 2019. Tristan Denley, the deputy... Read More.

Author: Louisiana Radio Network

LSU football interim head coach Frank Wilson to become running backs coach at Ole Miss

ElementUSA to construct refining facility in St. James Parish beginning in 2027

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill instructs LDH to cancel agreement with UnitedHealthcare over contract dispute

U.S. Department of Education awards Louisiana $15 million grant for tutoring study

Louisiana public libraries are seeing an upward trend in visitors, usage

LSU Board of Supervisors approves creation of LSU School of Construction

Neighbor fatally shoots man attacking girlfriend with a knife in Mandeville, according to St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries now accepting applications for its 38th enforcement academy

LSU AgCenter working with Town of Jean Lafitte to renew firefly population

Number of Louisiana high school students graduating with college credits, certifications is on the rise

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