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Canadian-based mining company Aclara set to build nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at Port of Vinton

Monday, October 27 by Louisiana Radio Network

Aclara, a Canadian mining company, is investing $277 million into building the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says the facility will refine rare earth metals that will be used for electric... Read More.

Reports: LSU negotiating to buyout Brian Kelly’s contract

Sunday, October 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Saturday’s game against Texas A&M was considered the last stand for the LSU football team. A must-win for the Tigers and their College Football Playoff chances. It turns out LSU’s second-half performance might be the final straw as coach Brian Kelly may have coached... Read More.

LSU plays lifeless 2nd half as CFP hopes are officially dead

Sunday, October 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU entered the game with its back against the wall, needing a win to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Tigers played with desperation and passion in the first half, which led to the team’s best first half of the season and... Read More.

Good news for Louisiana seniors: Social Security benefits to increase 2.8% beginning in 2026

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

For those of you who collect Social Security, your benefits will increase 2.8% next year. That works out to an average of $56 a month. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says these cost-of-living adjustments are good news for Louisiana seniors. “These... Read More.

Louisiana lawmakers are taking steps to assist LDH in covering SNAP benefits for month of November as government shutdown continues

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana is taking steps to make sure those who rely on food stamps will still receive their SNAP benefits despite the federal government shutdown. The USDA funds SNAP, but because of the shutdown the federal agency is not allocating any SNAP funding for November.... Read More.

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office investigates death of four-year-old girl who was run over in a convenience store parking lot

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

A four-year-old girl is dead after being run over in a convenience store parking lot in Rapides Parish. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says the 30-year-old driver apparently didn’t realize what had happened. “Another witness saw a vehicle leave the parking lot... Read More.

Rep. Clay Higgins urges President Trump to halt all shrimp imports, citing potential health threats

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

In a letter to President Trump, Congressman Clay Higgins is asking that all shrimp imports be paused. Higgins says radioactive shrimp on grocery store shelves is a significant public health threat. Acy Cooper, the president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, fully supports a suspension... Read More.

Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, named most haunted stadium in the NFL

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

When you go to a Saints game in New Orleans, you are going to the most haunted stadium in the NFL – and it has nothing to do with the team’s dismal record the last two years. That rating is courtesy of the sports... Read More.

Nicholls State University ranks as No. 1 best value college in Louisiana

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Nicholls State ranks as the No. 1 best value college in Louisiana, according to Niche.com. The ranking is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates and student debt. Dr. Todd Keller, the provost and vice president for academic affairs, says Nicholls’ average cost... Read More.

On first day of Louisiana special session, lawmakers debate approved legislation to push back 2026 qualifying and primary election dates

Friday, October 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

On the first day of the special session, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approved legislation to push back qualifying and the primary election dates for the 2026 federal elections by one month. Black lawmakers oppose the move — Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins told the... Read More.

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Canadian-based mining company Aclara set to build nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at Port of Vinton

Reports: LSU negotiating to buyout Brian Kelly’s contract

LSU plays lifeless 2nd half as CFP hopes are officially dead

Louisiana lawmakers are taking steps to assist LDH in covering SNAP benefits for month of November as government shutdown continues

Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office investigates death of four-year-old girl who was run over in a convenience store parking lot

Rep. Clay Higgins urges President Trump to halt all shrimp imports, citing potential health threats

Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, named most haunted stadium in the NFL

Nicholls State University ranks as No. 1 best value college in Louisiana

On first day of Louisiana special session, lawmakers debate approved legislation to push back 2026 qualifying and primary election dates

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