State News

2023 NBA game played in New Orleans tied to FBI investigation into illegal sports betting

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The FBI cites an NBA game played in New Orleans as part of their evidence into illegal sports betting. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among more than 30 people charged in a massive investigation into illegal NBA sports betting and rigged poker games.... Read More.

New statewide poll finds approval ratings of both President Donald Trump and Governor Jeff Landry below 50%

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new statewide poll finds President Trump’s favorable rating in Louisiana is 48%, but Governor Jeff Landry’s is only 39%. JMC Analytics and Polling pollster John Couvillon says Landry had an aggressive legislative agenda during his first year in office and that might have... Read More.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy asks NCAA for clarification on eligibility of foreign athletes

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy has reached out to the NCAA, asking for information on foreign athletes and their ages. Cassidy says he initially became concerned following a conversation with a legendary Louisiana collegiate coach. “Skip Bertman and I were having a conversation. The legendary coach of... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry warns SNAP recipients that they will receive no new benefits on their cards starting November 1st due to federal government shutdown

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry is warning SNAP recipients that they will not receive cash assistance from the government on their cards starting November 1st if the federal government shutdown continues. Jan Moller, the executive director of Invest Louisiana, says this action could be avoided. “The U.S.... Read More.

According to new statewide poll, Louisiana residents support an open primary election by a wide margin

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new statewide poll finds Louisiana residents overwhelmingly support an open primary election system over a closed party primary. Pollster John Couvillon says 69% of the 600 respondents favor an open primary, which is a similar percentage to when JMC Analytics and Polling asked... Read More.

Louisiana legislature begins special session to consider changes to 2026 election primary dates

Thursday, October 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The legislature reconvenes at two this afternoon to begin a 22-day special session to adjust the primary election calendar. According to the bill co-authored by Port Allen Republican Senator Caleb Kleinpeter, the dates for the primary and runoff would be pushed back 30 days.... Read More.

LSU Presidential Search Committee to hold third meeting Thursday afternoon

Wednesday, October 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The LSU Presidential Search Committee holds its third meeting Thursday afternoon at 1:30 pm. Piper Hutchinson, a reporter with the Louisiana Illuminator, says with this meeting, the committee moves into the final stages of selecting the university system’s next president. “The search committee is going... Read More.

New report finds Louisiana has the nation’s highest child poverty rate

Wednesday, October 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Poverty among children in Louisiana is on the rise. The group Agenda for Children says the poverty rate among children in Louisiana is 19% – currently the highest in the country. That’s also far above the national average of 13%. Data and Research Director... Read More.

As debate over Louisiana primaries begins, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser voices his opinion

Wednesday, October 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

With the legislature set to debate the status of the primaries starting tomorrow, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser leaves no doubt as to where he stands on the whole thing – if it was up to him, he’d scrap the closed primaries altogether and go... Read More.

“Mysterious” death of Wisconsin woman found on I-10 Twin Spans ruled homicide by hit-and-run, according to St. Tammany Parish Coroner

Wednesday, October 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a young woman from Wisconsin who was found dead on the I-10 Twin Spans in an apparent hit-and-run. St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape says Edashia Caraway was in New Orleans for the NBA Youngboy concert. “Maybe she... Read More.

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2023 NBA game played in New Orleans tied to FBI investigation into illegal sports betting

New statewide poll finds approval ratings of both President Donald Trump and Governor Jeff Landry below 50%

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy asks NCAA for clarification on eligibility of foreign athletes

Governor Jeff Landry warns SNAP recipients that they will receive no new benefits on their cards starting November 1st due to federal government shutdown

According to new statewide poll, Louisiana residents support an open primary election by a wide margin

Louisiana legislature begins special session to consider changes to 2026 election primary dates

LSU Presidential Search Committee to hold third meeting Thursday afternoon

New report finds Louisiana has the nation’s highest child poverty rate

As debate over Louisiana primaries begins, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser voices his opinion

“Mysterious” death of Wisconsin woman found on I-10 Twin Spans ruled homicide by hit-and-run, according to St. Tammany Parish Coroner

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