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Rainfall reading one step closer to becoming new official state record

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Last Thursday's torrential rainfall in Avoyelles Parish is one step closer to being an official state record. This is based on information from a person near Cottonport who's a volunteer observer with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. "The day of event, we actually... Read More.

Baton Rouge Parish Pastor Tony Spell accuses Central Police Department of inaction, which resulted in his arrest for second-degree battery

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

East Baton Rouge Parish Pastor Tony Spell said he had a right to defend his family and church by fighting a neighbor who he claims threatened to kill and rape his family. Spell and his attorney blamed the Central Police Department for a failure... Read More.

CRAW Act seeks to reclassify crawfish processors in order to obtain uncapped work visas

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are sponsoring legislation that would reclassify those who work on crawfish farms. Congressmen Troy Carter, Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are joining forces in proposing what's known as the CRAW (Crawfish Reclassification for Agricultural Workforce) Act.... Read More.

Tulane University set to purchase, repurpose former Charity Hospital building in New Orleans

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tulane University is purchasing the former Charity Hospital building and renovating it into a national hub for bioscience discovery and medical advancements. University President Michael Fitts says they're redeveloping a building that's been dormant for more than 20 years. "We're simply taking a building that... Read More.

Rev. Tony Spell explains why he attacked his neighbors 20-year-old son

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

An East Baton Rouge Parish pastor who is seen on video physical fighting the 20-year-old son of his neighbor defends his actions during a press conference in front of his church in Central. Reverend Tony Spell says he got into a fist fight with... Read More.

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith accepts plea deal, tenders resignation

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith pleaded guilty today to one count of second-degree battery for attacking a critic of his at a restaurant near Madisonville on May 29th. District Attorney Collin Sims as part of the plea deal, Smith is no longer the sheriff. "We... Read More.

State Legislature approves Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

State lawmakers have approved Governor Jeff Landry's plan to reallocate $168 million from the public school operations budget to fund stipends for teachers and school support workers. But a state judge has temporarily blocked the plan from taking effect. One of the plaintiffs in... Read More.

Planned Parenthood to reopen New Orleans clinic this fall

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Planned Parenthood is coming back to Louisiana, with the first reopening happening this fall in New Orleans. Emily Wales, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, says her network took over Louisiana following the closure of the last clinic in the state... Read More.

Bill prohibiting surcharges for debit card transactions goes into effect beginning in August

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Did it just cost you more to pay with your debit card? If so, starting August 1st, you can fight back. That's the day when Beth Mizell's Senate Bill 254 goes into effect, prohibiting businesses from adding surcharges to debit card transactions. The Franklinton... Read More.

Voters encouraged to review sample ballots ahead of elections being held this Saturday

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Early voting for Saturday's U.S. Senate primary runoffs closed over the weekend. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says despite lower turnouts for early voting in this election, voters seemed more comfortable with the new closed party primary system. "People are catching on. We had fewer... Read More.

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Rainfall reading one step closer to becoming new official state record

Baton Rouge Parish Pastor Tony Spell accuses Central Police Department of inaction, which resulted in his arrest for second-degree battery

CRAW Act seeks to reclassify crawfish processors in order to obtain uncapped work visas

Tulane University set to purchase, repurpose former Charity Hospital building in New Orleans

Rev. Tony Spell explains why he attacked his neighbors 20-year-old son

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith accepts plea deal, tenders resignation

State Legislature approves Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan

Planned Parenthood to reopen New Orleans clinic this fall

Bill prohibiting surcharges for debit card transactions goes into effect beginning in August

Voters encouraged to review sample ballots ahead of elections being held this Saturday

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