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Louisiana Department of Health urges caution during extreme heat season

Friday, August 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

We're in extreme heat season through October; thus, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging you to continue to take precautions when spending an extended period of time outside. Secretary Bruce Greenstein says historically, summers are deadly in Louisiana, and this year is no... Read More.

Louisiana Board of Regents Chair Misti Cordell qualifies for 5th Congressional District Race

Friday, August 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Today is the final day of qualifying for the November Congressional elections. Board of Regents Chairwoman Misti Cordell has entered the race for the Fifth District, which covers all of northeast Louisiana, a large portion of central Louisiana and a part of southeast Louisiana. "This... Read More.

Attorney General Liz Murrill files lawsuits to procure records connected to now-dismissed indictments

Thursday, August 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed lawsuits seeking records related to the now-dismissed 16-count indictment against her. Murrill alleges the grand jury process was used for political purposes after she was indicted on malfeasance and public intimidation charges. "If it turns out that this just... Read More.

Final forecast for 2026 hurricane season remains below normal

Thursday, August 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Colorado State University Hurricane Forecast Team has issued its final forecast for the 2026 season, and Senior Research Scientist Phil Klotzbach says it's unchanged from last month. "I'm still forecasting a below-normal hurricane season with a total of nine named storms; of those nine,... Read More.

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Alexandria man indicted for murder of U.S. Deputy Marshal Drew Hanson

Thursday, August 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A federal grand jury indicts an Alexandria man in connection with the murder of a federal agent, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty. U.S. Attorney Zachary Keller announced the five-count indictment against 48-year-old Clarence Frazier Jr., starting with the most serious... Read More.

As U.S. House race qualifying continues, Rick Edmonds calls out Blake Miguez on residency

Thursday, August 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Perhaps one of the biggest storylines in the first day of qualifying in the U.S. House races is who DIDN'T show up to qualify on day one. As we enter day two of the three-day qualifying period, we still don't know whether Blake Miguez... Read More.

Applications for 2026 LDWF black bear hunting lottery now open

Thursday, August 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana hunters who want a chance to participate in the state's third black bear hunting season since 1987 can apply to the LDWF lottery now. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says 42 tags will be issued through the lottery. "It goes all the... Read More.

Louisiana Tech, LSU Health Shreveport form research partnership

Thursday, August 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Tech and LSU Health Shreveport signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a partnership for research and student training. Dr. Oren Rom, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research at LSU Health Shreveport, says the agreement allows students, faculty and researchers to collaborate on... Read More.

Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce

Wednesday, August 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Tech joins a national initiative to strengthen the semiconductor workforce. Arden Moore, the director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing at Louisiana Tech, says the school is joining several institutions and organizations in the South Region Node, which is led by the University of... Read More.

Michael Echols, Gabe Firment among handful of candidates qualifying for district five open primary

Wednesday, August 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

Qualifying is underway for the rescheduled U.S. House election. With the original closed primary cancelled at the last minute following the Supreme Court decision on the previous congressional map, this year's races revert back to the open primary system. Michael Echols qualified in district... Read More.

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Louisiana Department of Health urges caution during extreme heat season

Louisiana Board of Regents Chair Misti Cordell qualifies for 5th Congressional District Race

Attorney General Liz Murrill files lawsuits to procure records connected to now-dismissed indictments

Final forecast for 2026 hurricane season remains below normal

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Alexandria man indicted for murder of U.S. Deputy Marshal Drew Hanson

As U.S. House race qualifying continues, Rick Edmonds calls out Blake Miguez on residency

Applications for 2026 LDWF black bear hunting lottery now open

Louisiana Tech, LSU Health Shreveport form research partnership

Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce

Michael Echols, Gabe Firment among handful of candidates qualifying for district five open primary

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