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Lovebugs are swarming throughout Louisiana due to second seasonal mating cycle

Saturday, September 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you think you're seeing more lovebugs than usual, you're not imagining it. The end of summer is their second mating season of the year. LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook says it is a normal part of their life cycle, but there are more... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry calls out hypocrisy regarding SEC’s handling of college athletic eligibility

Friday, September 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry believes the SEC is unfairly targeting LSU in the legal battle over athletes seeking a fifth year of college eligibility. In an interview with Fox Business, Landry questioned why the SEC is not taking action against other schools, including Texas, which... Read More.

Hyundai Steel begins construction on $5.8 billion dollar plant in Donaldsonville

Friday, September 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Today is the day construction will officially get underway on the Hyundai Steel plant near Donaldsonville. Stephanie Malin with Hyundai Steel says there are several reasons why the company chose Ascension Parish to establish its new plant. "A skilled workforce, the infrastructure needed to build... Read More.

Baton Rouge judge grants athletes a preliminary injunction against NCAA, SEC for fifth season of eligibility

Thursday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Baton Rouge Judge William Jorden granted LSU football commits Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, along with 42 other athletes from the high school class of 2022, a preliminary injunction against the NCAA and Southeastern Conference. The players will now be eligible to return for... Read More.

A record number of credentials issued for LSU football season opener against Clemson

Thursday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU's game against Clemson Saturday evening is one of the most anticipated games in school history. Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says the game is so huge, they ended up issuing more than 900 credentials - the most credentials they have ever issued for... Read More.

Pelican Institute for Public Policy praises improvement, growth of Louisiana economy

Thursday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says there are some strong indicators that show Louisiana's economy is heading in the right direction. Chief Executive Officer Daniel Erspamer says Louisiana is doing better than the nation in one key economic number. "Our gross domestic product, which... Read More.

LSU sued by the SEC during Louisiana eligibility hearing

Thursday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Less than an hour into the blockbuster preliminary injunction hearing in Louisiana's 19th Judicial District Court, the Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, also names LSU President Wade Rousse,... Read More.

U.S. Mint debuts commemorative President Donald Trump Dollar Coin

Thursday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

A $1 coin featuring the likeness of President Trump is now available for purchase and it is also entering circulation. U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis of Mandeville says 250,000 of the coins were released yesterday. "Now it's just a matter of having the coins available... Read More.

Louisiana’s Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, runs through Sunday

Thursday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

If hunting supplies are on your shopping list, you can keep the sales tax by buying them this weekend. Byron Henderson with the Louisiana Department of Revenue says the annual 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday. "Consumer purchases of... Read More.

Over 23,000 Louisiana taxpayers urged to cash state tax refund checks by Friday

Wednesday, September 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you were issued your state tax refund by paper check and have not yet cashed it, you have until Friday to do so before that money gets transferred to the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer's Office. Byron Henderson with the Louisiana... Read More.

Lovebugs are swarming throughout Louisiana due to second seasonal mating cycle

Governor Jeff Landry calls out hypocrisy regarding SEC’s handling of college athletic eligibility

Hyundai Steel begins construction on $5.8 billion dollar plant in Donaldsonville

Baton Rouge judge grants athletes a preliminary injunction against NCAA, SEC for fifth season of eligibility

A record number of credentials issued for LSU football season opener against Clemson

Pelican Institute for Public Policy praises improvement, growth of Louisiana economy

LSU sued by the SEC during Louisiana eligibility hearing

U.S. Mint debuts commemorative President Donald Trump Dollar Coin

Louisiana’s Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, runs through Sunday

Over 23,000 Louisiana taxpayers urged to cash state tax refund checks by Friday

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