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Louisiana shrimping industry urges Trump administration to limit imported shrimp

Thursday, September 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

We're about three weeks into shrimping season, and many Louisiana shrimp boats remain docked. Acy Cooper, the president of the Louisiana Shrimp Association, says it's a sign of troubled times for the industry. "We can't compete because of high prices of fuel, high prices of... Read More.

Today’s LSU-SEC court hearing has been postponed

Wednesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU filled its final two available roster spots last night, seemingly ending its recruitment of players who spent time in NFL training camps. The decision has de-escalated tensions between LSU and the SEC, and this afternoon's hearing in the lawsuit has been postponed. Attorney... Read More.

Louisiana opioid-related deaths are on the decline, well below national average

Wednesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Opioid deaths in Louisiana are significantly down, declining 59% since 2022. That compares to just over a 46% decline nationally. Louisiana Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Pete Croughan says there are a couple factors behind the significant drop. "Changes in the drug supply have helped, including... Read More.

Fingers crossed: 2026 hurricane season may prove to be uneventful

Wednesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

When forecasters said this hurricane season would be quieter than normal, they weren't kidding! LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we're coming up on the middle of September, and we haven't had one Atlantic hurricane yet - only tropical storms. "There's this unit that we... Read More.

Former LSU Tigers Leonard Fournette, Patrick Peterson headline Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2027

Wednesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two of LSU's best football players during this century, running back Leonard Fournette and cornerback Patrick Peterson, highlight the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2027. Chairman Doug Ireland says Fournette earned All-American honors as a sophomore at LSU rushing for nearly 2,000... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy launches initiative to handle orphaned oil and gas wells throughout state

Wednesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy is launching a massive effort to plug and clean up orphaned oil and gas well sites. Spokesman Patrick Courreges says the department will use $30 million in federal funding to clean up the sites in north Louisiana. "The... Read More.

Many Louisiana residents are seeing a decrease in their insurance premiums

Wednesday, September 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the state continues to be in an insurance crisis because premiums are unaffordable for many, but there are positive signs. Temple says thanks to changes in state law, including a measure that gives providers more flexibility to raise... Read More.

SEC amends federal lawsuit against LSU, seeks power to expel school from conference

Tuesday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The SEC has amended its federal lawsuit against LSU, seeking the authority to expel the school from the conference. SEC CEOs are scheduled to meet Thursday to decide whether to terminate LSU as a member institution. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says he thinks... Read More.

Hyundai Steel urged to honor commitments to jobs, environmental preservation as start of Ascension Parish plant construction approaches

Tuesday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The group Louisiana Progress is urging Hyundai Steel to live up to its word as construction of its $5.8 billion steel mill in Ascension Parish draws nearer. The company has said it plans on using electricity to manufacture the steel instead of burning coal,... Read More.

Carencro-based Coastal Marine & Supply to begin multimillion-dollar facility expansion

Tuesday, September 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Hundreds of new jobs are coming to the Acadiana region with the $25.5 million expansion of Coastal Machine & Supply. CEO Kody Guidry says the expansion of the precision manufacturing company was years in the making. "Six years ago, we actually made the decision to... Read More.

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Louisiana shrimping industry urges Trump administration to limit imported shrimp

Today’s LSU-SEC court hearing has been postponed

Louisiana opioid-related deaths are on the decline, well below national average

Fingers crossed: 2026 hurricane season may prove to be uneventful

Former LSU Tigers Leonard Fournette, Patrick Peterson headline Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2027

Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy launches initiative to handle orphaned oil and gas wells throughout state

Many Louisiana residents are seeing a decrease in their insurance premiums

SEC amends federal lawsuit against LSU, seeks power to expel school from conference

Hyundai Steel urged to honor commitments to jobs, environmental preservation as start of Ascension Parish plant construction approaches

Carencro-based Coastal Marine & Supply to begin multimillion-dollar facility expansion

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