State News

Louisiana improving in retention of residents, as well as in-migration from other states

Wednesday, July 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Advocacy group Leaders for a Better Louisiana says there are encouraging signs in ending years of out-migration. Better Louisiana CEO Adam Knapp says the most positive sign is that in 2024, the state grew by 24,000 people. Knapp says Louisiana's population grew for the... Read More.

State treasury returns record amount of unclaimed funds to Louisiana residents

Wednesday, July 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The 2026 fiscal year was a record-breaker for the Louisiana Department of Treasury, as it returned more unclaimed funds than ever before. State Treasurer John Fleming says he and his staff returned $70.9 million to their rightful owners in the last fiscal year. "The average... Read More.

Caesars Superdome manager Doug Thornton stepping down from role after 29 years

Wednesday, July 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

A heavy hitter in the New Orleans sports scene is leaving his post. Doug Thornton, who has managed the Caesars Superdome since 1997, is leaving his job on September 4th. The Dome hosted its first Saints game in 1975; and to this day, it... Read More.

Former LSU Football star Ryan Clark fired from ESPN during live broadcast of “NFL Live”

Wednesday, July 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Former LSU football standout Ryan Clark was fired from ESPN Monday after over 10 years with the network. Clark was part of a number of layoffs to on-air personalities announced yesterday. Clark, though, was fired abruptly while on ESPN's "NFL Live" show because OutKick... Read More.

Tropical Storm Bertha to weaken as it approaches landfall, according to National Weather Service

Wednesday, July 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

It appears that Tropical Storm Bertha is going to end up being just one big dress rehearsal for South Louisiana. Lauren Chandler with the National Weather Service says Bertha, which at last check was packing maximum sustained winds of 50 miles an hour, is... Read More.

16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissed

Wednesday, July 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

At the urging from New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, special prosecutor Laurie White has dismissed the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill. Tulane University political science professor Mike Sherman says it was Moreno's way to turn down the political temperature. "I think this was... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy questions FDA assessment of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Tuesday, July 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Health has now confirmed an additional 12 cases of cyclosporiasis this past week, bringing the total since the start of the outbreak to 68. To put that number in perspective, that's almost double the typical number of cases it sees... Read More.

UL Lafayette Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard accepts role as Deputy AD at Missouri

Tuesday, July 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

UL Lafayette Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard is leaving to take a job as the Deputy AD at Missouri. Maggard has led Cajuns' athletics since 2017 to 21 conference titles and 23 NCAA postseason appearances. Locked On Sun Belt Podcast host Dave Schultz says... Read More.

Tropical Storm Bertha appears to be strengthening as it approaches Louisiana

Tuesday, July 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tropical Storm Bertha is strengthening as it continues making its way towards Louisiana. As of ten this morning, Bertha's maximum sustained winds have increased to 60 miles an hour. The eye of the storm has moved to within 70 miles south-southwest of Panama City,... Read More.

First 2026 Louisiana case of West Nile virus confirmed in Ouachita Parish

Tuesday, July 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed its first case of West Nile virus this year in Ouachita Parish. Last year, the state saw 86 confirmed human cases and four deaths. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says there is no human vaccine or specific treatment for... Read More.

Louisiana improving in retention of residents, as well as in-migration from other states

State treasury returns record amount of unclaimed funds to Louisiana residents

Caesars Superdome manager Doug Thornton stepping down from role after 29 years

Former LSU Football star Ryan Clark fired from ESPN during live broadcast of “NFL Live”

Tropical Storm Bertha to weaken as it approaches landfall, according to National Weather Service

16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissed

Senator Bill Cassidy questions FDA assessment of cyclosporiasis outbreak

UL Lafayette Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard accepts role as Deputy AD at Missouri

Tropical Storm Bertha appears to be strengthening as it approaches Louisiana

First 2026 Louisiana case of West Nile virus confirmed in Ouachita Parish

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