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Baton Rouge officials partner with FBI in landfill search for remains of missing 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Baton Rouge officials are partnering with the FBI to recover the remains of missing 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, believed to be in the Baton Rouge North Landfill. Police Chief T.J. Morse says it is an active solid waste landfill covering over 400 acres that receives... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry vetoes 78 projects, slashing over $12 million from state budget

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry vetoed 78 projects from three budget bills, slashing more than $12 million from the state's budget in the process. Melinda Deslatte with the Public Affairs Research Council says her organization's concerns about these projects are not about the projects themselves, but rather... Read More.

LSU Health Shreveport Professor awarded grant to study heat illness in high school student-athletes

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU Health Shreveport Associate Professor Dr. Cory Coehoorn received a grant of over $200,000 to research heat-related illness in high school athletes. The study will work with around 100 football players around the state. Coehoorn says the goal is to use AI and machine... Read More.

Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis advance to the November general election

Sunday, June 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

U.S. Representative Julia Letlow took a major step on Saturday night to becoming the next U-S Senator for Louisiana as she won the Republican Party primary runoff in the senate race. Letlow received 57-percent of the vote to defeat State Treasurer John Fleming. "I knew... Read More.

Calvary Baptist Academy Lady Cavaliers crowned 2026 softball national champion

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, La.) softball team was named this year's national champion by MaxPreps.com. The Lady Cavaliers went 37-1 this season and earned their sixth straight state title. They become the first Louisiana high school team to be named national champions by... Read More.

June 27 U.S. Senate runoff features battle between Republicans John Fleming and Julia Letlow

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

By the end of the day tomorrow, we will know exactly who will advance to the general election for U.S. Senate. On the Republican side, a runoff that had all the makings for a runaway is now anything but. Recent polls show John Fleming... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signs executive order protecting ratepayers from absorbing AI data center electricity costs

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry signs an executive order that he says will ensure that residents and local businesses are not paying for the massive amount of energy needed to power AI data centers. Landry says the order will require data center companies to follow a... Read More.

Woodside Energy to fund restoration of Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish will be undergoing a major restoration after sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Laura and other storms. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the project will cover more than 800 acres of forest habitat over the course of... Read More.

Negative campaigning prevalent in U.S. Senate Republican Primary runoff

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

The race to represent the Republican Party in the 2026 U.S. Senate election comes to an end Saturday night as the primary runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming will be decided. Negative ads have been prominent in this campaign as the two sides... Read More.

Shrine on Airline gets $30 million upgrade

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Shrine on Airline is receiving a $30 million renovation to convert the baseball stadium into a multi-use venue hosting football, soccer, concerts and more. Jefferson Parish is putting $15 million in pandemic relief funding toward the project. Executive Director of the Jefferson Parish... Read More.

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Baton Rouge officials partner with FBI in landfill search for remains of missing 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather

Governor Jeff Landry vetoes 78 projects, slashing over $12 million from state budget

LSU Health Shreveport Professor awarded grant to study heat illness in high school student-athletes

Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis advance to the November general election

Calvary Baptist Academy Lady Cavaliers crowned 2026 softball national champion

June 27 U.S. Senate runoff features battle between Republicans John Fleming and Julia Letlow

Governor Jeff Landry signs executive order protecting ratepayers from absorbing AI data center electricity costs

Woodside Energy to fund restoration of Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish

Negative campaigning prevalent in U.S. Senate Republican Primary runoff

Shrine on Airline gets $30 million upgrade

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