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LDWF looking for person who shot black bear to death, $3,500 reward offered for info

Friday, December 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for the person who shot and killed a black bear last weekend in Concordia Parish. While black bears can be shot legally, this was not one of those instances - one of the reasons being that... Read More.

VPSO: 13-year-old faces 2nd degree murder in fatal shooting of 21-year-old family member

Friday, December 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 13-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old family member in Leesville. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says the shooting happened overnight (Friday morning) in the midst of a verbal argument. "The 13-year-old retrieved a handgun, it was right... Read More.

CPRA celebrates completion of Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project

Friday, December 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The massive Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish is finished. The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week on Shell Beach. The five-year construction project restored 3,180 acres of marsh along the lake's south shore. "It... Read More.

Investigation leads to meth bust in Calcasieu Parish

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

An investigation leads to a major meth bust in Calcasieu Parish. State Police Trooper Roy Jones says detectives received a tip about narcotics trafficking in the area. So they set up surveillance in the area and developed probable cause to stop 48-year-old Brent Touchet... Read More.

Three inmates escape from St. Landry Parish Jail, another bolts from Vermilion Parish facility

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Not one, but two jail breaks in South Louisiana yesterday. In St. Landry Parish Jail, three inmates escaped from the jail there. Major Mark LeBlanc with the sheriff's office says 24-year-olds Keith Eli and Johnathan Joseph and 26-year-old Joseph Harrington escaped through one of... Read More.

From Gulf to Gumbo: Louisiana’s culinary spirit to shine in 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Some notable people will be aboard Louisiana's float in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, New Year's Day. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the people onboard are as diverse as the state itself. "The Oyster Queen will be riding, the Jambalaya Queen. We... Read More.

LHSAA playoff semifinals to feature exciting matchups in non-select divisions I, II and III

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tomorrow night is the semifinals of the high school football playoffs, and several south Louisiana teams will head to north Louisiana in the hopes of playing in the Superdome next week. In Division I non-select, Zachary is at top seeded Ruston. The LHSAA Network's... Read More.

Staying safe: As Christmas season approaches, physician provides tips to combat rise in Louisiana flu cases

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Christmastime is here - and, unfortunately, so is flu season. What's worse is that according to the CDC, Louisiana has the highest rate of flu or flu-like illness in the country. Ochsner Health family medicine physician Dr. Madeleine Dehner says there are things you... Read More.

ACLU of Louisiana to sue state over immigration enforcement law, citing violation of First Amendment

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the state over its law making it a state crime to interfere with immigration enforcement operations. Legal Director Nora Ahmed says the ACLU filed the suit on behalf of Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy, which has been providing... Read More.

Saronic Technologies to invest $300 Million to expand Franklin Shipyard in St. Mary Parish

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

An estimated 3,200 jobs are coming to Louisiana's Bayou Region as Saronic Technologies announces it's investing $300 million to expand the Franklin Shipyard in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says this major investment will result in Saronic building more autonomous... Read More.

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LDWF looking for person who shot black bear to death, $3,500 reward offered for info

VPSO: 13-year-old faces 2nd degree murder in fatal shooting of 21-year-old family member

CPRA celebrates completion of Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project

Investigation leads to meth bust in Calcasieu Parish

Three inmates escape from St. Landry Parish Jail, another bolts from Vermilion Parish facility

From Gulf to Gumbo: Louisiana’s culinary spirit to shine in 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day

LHSAA playoff semifinals to feature exciting matchups in non-select divisions I, II and III

Staying safe: As Christmas season approaches, physician provides tips to combat rise in Louisiana flu cases

ACLU of Louisiana to sue state over immigration enforcement law, citing violation of First Amendment

Saronic Technologies to invest $300 Million to expand Franklin Shipyard in St. Mary Parish

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