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Louisiana voters face new challenges as 2026 U.S. House elections designated open primaries due to redistricting

Monday, September 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

Election Day is now just 50 days away. Thanks to the last-minute redistricting, the U.S. House races on the November 3rd ballot are all open primaries. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says even though all candidates from all parties will be on the... Read More.

Billy Cannon documentary set to debut Monday night on Louisiana Public Broadcasting

Saturday, September 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

A documentary on legendary LSU Heisman winner Billy Cannon premieres Monday night at 7:00 on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. "Circles: The Life of Billy Cannon" will follow his incredible career, federal counterfeiting conviction and work as a dentist at Angola. Cannon's daughter, Bunnie, says she... Read More.

According to new survey, many Louisiana child care providers face financial challenges, staffing issues

Friday, September 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana child care providers say rising costs and staffing shortages are putting increasing pressure on their ability to stay open and serve families. A new poll from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found more than 600 early childhood education providers are absorbing higher... Read More.

GOHSEP has vastly improved anti-terrorism intelligence in the years following 9/11 attacks

Friday, September 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

In the 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, anti-terrorism intelligence at all levels - federal, state and local - has become a lot more sophisticated. Mark Fontenot, the intelligence coordination center manager at GOHSEP, says everything is a lot more advanced now. "We have stronger... Read More.

West Feliciana Parish man named as person of interest in disappearance of two missing women

Friday, September 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

There's been a major break in the case of two missing south Louisiana women. West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman says his deputies along with other agencies have begun searching a rural residential piece of property that belongs to 43-year-old Thomas Morris, who was... Read More.

Today marks 25th anniversary of September 11th terrorist attack

Friday, September 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

It was arguably the darkest day in American history, and it happened 25 years ago today. 2,977 people were killed when 19 terrorists hijacked four planes; two of them were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, one was flown into... Read More.

Residents of Moss Bluff voice opposition to proposed data center

Friday, September 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Missouri-based company is planning on putting up a data center in a community about eight miles north of Lake Charles, and the people who live there are not happy about it. Representative Brett Geymann, whose district includes Moss Bluff, says the people live... Read More.

Diesel prices in Louisiana reach all-time high, but there’s hope on the horizon

Thursday, September 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Diesel prices in Louisiana have never been higher. The statewide average for diesel is almost $5.59 a gallon. Interestingly, this comes as the average for regular unleaded gasoline is not close to record territory - currently at $3.85, well short of the record of... Read More.

SporTran unveils Louisiana’s first autonomous bus in Shreveport

Thursday, September 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The public transit system in Shreveport and Bossier City has a self-driving bus. It's part of a pilot program funded by a $1 million federal grant. SporTran CEO Dinero Washington says some passengers might be scared to get on an autonomous bus, so they... Read More.

SEC backs down threat to expel LSU from conference

Thursday, September 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The bitter legal fight between LSU and the SEC over the eligibility of two football players with recent NFL ties appears to be winding down, with LSU no longer facing the threat of expulsion from the conference. A vote on whether LSU should remain... Read More.

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Louisiana voters face new challenges as 2026 U.S. House elections designated open primaries due to redistricting

Billy Cannon documentary set to debut Monday night on Louisiana Public Broadcasting

According to new survey, many Louisiana child care providers face financial challenges, staffing issues

GOHSEP has vastly improved anti-terrorism intelligence in the years following 9/11 attacks

West Feliciana Parish man named as person of interest in disappearance of two missing women

Today marks 25th anniversary of September 11th terrorist attack

Residents of Moss Bluff voice opposition to proposed data center

Diesel prices in Louisiana reach all-time high, but there’s hope on the horizon

SporTran unveils Louisiana’s first autonomous bus in Shreveport

SEC backs down threat to expel LSU from conference

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