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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index indicates a positive outlook for Louisiana small business owners

Wednesday, December 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Small businesses are a little more optimistic as 2025 gets ready to give way to 2026. Leah Long, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says the biggest challenges for small business owners heading into the new year are operating costs... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy opposes CDC panel’s Hepatitis B vaccination recommendation

Tuesday, December 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out after a CDC panel voted to change the recommendation for the Hepatitis B vaccine. Since 1991, it had been recommended for all babies immediately after birth; last week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to change that... Read More.

SLB to expand operations with $30 million investment in Shreveport facility

Tuesday, December 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

SLB, a global technology company, will expand its operations in Shreveport, resulting in hundreds of new jobs. Their technology center in Shreveport is located at the former GM plant and SLB's Data Centers Director Andrew Johnston says it will soon become the largest SLB... Read More.

Frank Wilson to continue serving as interim head coach as LSU faces Houston in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl

Tuesday, December 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson will serve as the interim head coach for the Tigers when they play Houston in the Texas Bowl on December 27th. But Wilson's future with the program is uncertain as he did not provide any clarity when speaking... Read More.

Outlook is positive for 2026 Louisiana crawfish season, according to LSU AgCenter expert

Tuesday, December 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

The holiday season means that the crawfish season is right around the corner. LSU AgCenter crawfish extension agent Todd Fontenot says the 2026 season looks like a normal season. "Nothing drastically has happened. We didn't experience those severe high temperatures like we did two years... Read More.

Sale of Toledo Bend water to Texas halted amidst local and legislative pushback

Tuesday, December 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

A plan to sell Toledo Bend water to Texas is off for now, and a Vernon Parish legislator wants to make sure it never happens. The plan would have called for the reservoir to supply 200,000 acre-feet from Louisiana's share per year to Texas... Read More.

North Desoto to face Iowa in Division II non-select state championship; Haynesville to battle Mangham in Division IV non-select final

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two public schools in northwest Louisiana are preparing for a trip to New Orleans to play in the Prep Classic. North DeSoto, who is seeking its first state championship in football will play Iowa on Friday at noon. Griffins coach Dennis Dunn believes his... Read More.

Louisiana Tech, Coastal Carolina to face off in Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Tech is heading back to Shreveport as the Bulldogs will play Coastal Carolina in the 49th edition of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Missy Setters is the executive director of the Independence Bowl on what the game means for northwest Louisiana. "3.5 hours on... Read More.

One escapee from last week’s St. Landry Parish jailbreak remains on the loose

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

One escapee from a pair of South Louisiana jailbreaks remains on the loose. 24-year-old Keith Eli escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail last Wednesday, along with two others. Major Mark LeBlanc with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office says investigators are going to... Read More.

LSU Health Shreveport launches hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU Health Shreveport's School of Health Professionals and Sciences is launching a first-of-its-kind Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette this spring. Department of Physical Therapy Chairman Dr. Daniel Flowers says it will expand access to physical therapy education in Southwest Louisiana. "What this additional... Read More.

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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index indicates a positive outlook for Louisiana small business owners

Senator Bill Cassidy opposes CDC panel’s Hepatitis B vaccination recommendation

SLB to expand operations with $30 million investment in Shreveport facility

Frank Wilson to continue serving as interim head coach as LSU faces Houston in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl

Outlook is positive for 2026 Louisiana crawfish season, according to LSU AgCenter expert

Sale of Toledo Bend water to Texas halted amidst local and legislative pushback

North Desoto to face Iowa in Division II non-select state championship; Haynesville to battle Mangham in Division IV non-select final

Louisiana Tech, Coastal Carolina to face off in Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport

One escapee from last week’s St. Landry Parish jailbreak remains on the loose

LSU Health Shreveport launches hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette

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