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Tropical Storm Arthur expected to bring flash flooding, heavy rainfall to south and central Louisiana

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tropical Storm Arthur, located off the Texas coast, is expected to bring flash flooding conditions to south and central Louisiana. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm this morning with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. Andy Tingler with the National Weather... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes proposed peace deal between U.S. and Iran

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out against the proposed deal with Iran to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Cassidy says if it goes through, the deal makes the entire U.S.-led operation in vain. "If the initial goals were to make sure... Read More.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan raises concerns from public school districts

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

State lawmakers heard from school districts yesterday who are concerned about Governor Landry's plan for a $2,000 teacher stipend. Landry proposes using $168 million originally allocated for district operations to prevent teachers from taking a pay cut. Caldwell Parish School Board president Gary Cassels... Read More.

Cam Jordan returning for final season in New Orleans

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Cameron Jordan will return for a 16th season as a Saint. After meeting with the front office today, Jordan signed a one-year, incentive-heavy deal with New Orleans. Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak told WWL First News with Tommy Tucker that bringing back the three-time All-Pro... Read More.

10 arrested in St. Mary Parish Jail contraband case, including corrections deputy Earnest Ladday

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

A sting operation results in the arrests of 10 people, including a St. Mary Parish corrections deputy. Sheriff Gary Driskell says investigators launched "Operation Bear Trap" after getting information that 49-year-old Earnest Ladday was bringing contraband into the jail and giving it to certain... Read More.

Louisiana SNAP recipients now receive bonuses for buying fresh produce with EBT cards at Walmart locations

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

SNAP recipients can now earn bonus benefits when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables with their EBT cards at Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says it's part of the Louisiana Carrot Initiative. "We invented the program, basically, to create... Read More.

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, spotlighting mistreatment of senior citizens

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's Elder Abuse Awareness month, and Louisiana Elderly Protective Services is reminding you to look for signs of elder abuse. Program Manager Ebony Thomas-Phillips says abuse includes physical, sexual, financial, medical and even caretaker abuse. "In a way that they're not cared for; Those obvious... Read More.

Love Our Waterways initiative aims to clean up Louisiana’s waterways and shorelines

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

On the heels of a record-breaking Love The Boot Week, the state is launching a brand-new beautification initiative. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful have officially launched Love Our Waterways, which as the name suggests, focuses on cleaning up litter and debris... Read More.

Tropical disturbance expected to reach southwest Louisiana by Wednesday night

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Six to ten inches or more of rain is possible this week for much of south Louisiana as a result of an approaching tropical disturbance expected to reach southwest Louisiana tomorrow night. Meteorologist Donald Jones with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles says... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signs Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which limits climate change lawsuits

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

It will soon be much more difficult to sue the oil and gas industry. Governor Landry signed the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which bans lawsuits over climate change. Tommy Faucheux, the president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, says in his view,... Read More.

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Tropical Storm Arthur expected to bring flash flooding, heavy rainfall to south and central Louisiana

Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes proposed peace deal between U.S. and Iran

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan raises concerns from public school districts

Cam Jordan returning for final season in New Orleans

10 arrested in St. Mary Parish Jail contraband case, including corrections deputy Earnest Ladday

Louisiana SNAP recipients now receive bonuses for buying fresh produce with EBT cards at Walmart locations

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, spotlighting mistreatment of senior citizens

Love Our Waterways initiative aims to clean up Louisiana’s waterways and shorelines

Tropical disturbance expected to reach southwest Louisiana by Wednesday night

Governor Jeff Landry signs Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which limits climate change lawsuits

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