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New Louisiana law allows hunters to carry firearms while hunting frogs at night

Tuesday, August 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you’re out frogging at night, you can now carry a gun with you. Gonzales Republican Senator Eddie Lambert wrote the new law that does away with the previous prohibition of carrying a gun while hunting for the noisy amphibians at night; he says... Read More.

Southern Shrimp Alliance supports 25% tariff on shrimp imports from India

Tuesday, August 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Southern Shrimp Alliance is applauding President Trump’s 25% tariff on shrimp imports from India, which is by far the biggest exporter of shrimp to the United States. Board member Cheri Blanchard of Houma says the low cost of imported shrimp is costing local... Read More.

New Louisiana law prevents death row convicts from dragging out appeals process

Tuesday, August 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

Death row convicts can no longer drag out their appeals for decades, thanks to a new law that went into effect last Friday. Slidell Republican Representative Brian Glorioso authored House Bill 675, which, among other things, speeds up deadlines in death row cases. “The purpose... Read More.

ULM Athletic Director announces surprise Resignation

Monday, August 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Big shakeup at the University of Louisiana at Monroe as Athletics Director John Hartwell announced his resignation after only 18 months on the job. Hartwell is responsible for several major hires, in particular football head coach Bryant Vincent, who led the Warhawks to a... Read More.

Study finds Louisiana’s housing market one of slowest in nation

Monday, August 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new study from Bankrate finds Louisiana has a cool housing market and New Orleans and Shreveport are among the coldest for their market size in the country. Data analyst Bankrate Alex Gailey says high homeowners’ insurance rates is one reason why it’s tough... Read More.

LDWF offering discounted hunting and fishing combo license for veterans

Monday, August 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced honorably discharged military veteran residents can purchase a recreational hunting and fishing combination license for $20, an $80 discount for the Sportsman’s Paradise license. Republican Lafayette Senator Brach Myers authored the legislation that resulted in a... Read More.

DCFS looking for second shift CPS investigators

Friday, August 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you’re interested in a career investigating child abuse cases, the Department of Children and Families wants to hear from you. DCFS needs second shift Child Protective Services investigators. “Child maltreatment does not just happen Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30,” says DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris.... Read More.

Superdome to celebrate 50 years in New Orleans skyline

Friday, August 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Superdome is celebrating its 50th anniversary Sunday. From the Rolling Stones to Muhammad Ali, the venue has brought legends and fans from all over the world to the Crescent City. Vice President of ASM Global, the company that manages the stadium, Doug Thornton,... Read More.

Handheld cell phone use and left lane hogging officially illegal for Louisiana drivers

Friday, August 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting Friday, if you’re driving, keep your hands off your cell phone and keep the left lane for passing. That’s because handling your cell phone while driving and driving below the speed limit in the left lane of a highway are now illegal in... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Health seeing an increase in number of Vibrio vulnificus cases and deaths

Thursday, July 31 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Health is warning you of a growing presence of Vibrio vulnificus. It’s a bacteria that naturally lives in coastal waters; it does not live in freshwater. The bacteria can cause illness or death through contact with an open wound or... Read More.

Author: Louisiana Radio Network

New Louisiana law allows hunters to carry firearms while hunting frogs at night

Southern Shrimp Alliance supports 25% tariff on shrimp imports from India

New Louisiana law prevents death row convicts from dragging out appeals process

ULM Athletic Director announces surprise Resignation

Study finds Louisiana’s housing market one of slowest in nation

LDWF offering discounted hunting and fishing combo license for veterans

DCFS looking for second shift CPS investigators

Superdome to celebrate 50 years in New Orleans skyline

Handheld cell phone use and left lane hogging officially illegal for Louisiana drivers

Louisiana Department of Health seeing an increase in number of Vibrio vulnificus cases and deaths

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