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Republican battle between John Fleming and Julia Letlow heats up as voters go to the polls this Saturday

Monday, June 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Early voting is over, so voters have one more chance this Saturday to head to the polls to make their voices heard in the U.S. Senate runoffs. The race getting the most attention has been on the Republican side, with Julia Letlow and John... Read More.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry comments on recent flooding in Avoyelles Parish

Monday, June 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry took an aerial tour of the flooding in Avoyelles Parish Friday afternoon, and what he saw from the air took his breath away. "Just the sheer amount of water; and the fact that that water is moving a lot slower than I'd like... Read More.

Louisiana ranks next to last for working dads, according to WalletHub report

Saturday, June 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

For years, WalletHub has done annual rankings for life as working moms for Mother's Day. This year, for the first time, it did a ranking for life as working dads for Father's Day, and it shows Louisiana with an overall ranking next to last,... Read More.

Baton Rouge judge issues restraining order to block Governor Jeff Landry’s bill to fund public school teacher stipends

Friday, June 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

An East Baton Rouge Parish judge granted a temporary restraining order to block Governor Landry's executive order to reallocate $168 million in the state's public school funding formula to provide stipends for teachers. Greg Beuerman, the spokesman for the three plaintiffs who filed a... Read More.

State of Emergency issued following Tropical Storm Arthur flooding

Friday, June 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry has issued a state of emergency in six parishes in response to the severe weather caused by Tropical Storm Arthur - Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne. Arthur's remnants stalled over Avoyelles Parish throughout the day yesterday, dumping... Read More.

LSU, Hyundai Steel announce research agreement tied to Ascension Parish steel mill

Thursday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU and Hyundai Steel inked a Master Research Agreement in collaboration with its $5.8 billion steel mill scheduled to open in Ascension Parish in 2029. LSU Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Partnerships Greg Trahan says the agreement isn't just for one project; it's for... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signs Behind The Counter Protection Act at a Baton Rouge area McDonald’s

Thursday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

The next time you go to a fast-food restaurant in Louisiana, be on your best behavior towards the employees, or else. Governor Landry signed the Behind The Counter Protection Act, which toughens penalties for those convicted of assaulting retail and service employees. Landry signed... Read More.

According to state auditor, most Louisiana school districts can afford teacher stipends

Thursday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack has reviewed the financials of the state's public school districts, and he says most of them have the funds to support Governor Landry's plan to cover the cost of a $2,000 stipend for teachers and a $1,000 stipend for... Read More.

Franklin Parish High School four-star running back Trey Martin commits to LSU

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Franklin Parish four-star running back Trey Martin will be a Tiger. Martin is the state's top back in the 2027 class and is ranked as the No. 14 tailback in the nation by 247Sports. Franklin Parish football coach Adrian Burnette says having Martin in... Read More.

Franklinton woman originally from Australia indicted for illegal voting and false claim to citizenship

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 51-year-old Australian woman is facing up to five years in prison for allegedly illegally voting in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections. Denise Nataly Migliore is a legal permanent resident of Franklinton who allegedly registered to vote despite not being a U.S. citizen.... Read More.

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Republican battle between John Fleming and Julia Letlow heats up as voters go to the polls this Saturday

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry comments on recent flooding in Avoyelles Parish

Louisiana ranks next to last for working dads, according to WalletHub report

Baton Rouge judge issues restraining order to block Governor Jeff Landry’s bill to fund public school teacher stipends

State of Emergency issued following Tropical Storm Arthur flooding

LSU, Hyundai Steel announce research agreement tied to Ascension Parish steel mill

Governor Jeff Landry signs Behind The Counter Protection Act at a Baton Rouge area McDonald’s

According to state auditor, most Louisiana school districts can afford teacher stipends

Franklin Parish High School four-star running back Trey Martin commits to LSU

Franklinton woman originally from Australia indicted for illegal voting and false claim to citizenship

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