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At least one person is dead, multiple people injured, in a shooting at the the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge

Thursday, April 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

At least one person is dead after gun fire erupted early Thursday afternoon at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge as two groups of people got into an argument near the food court and started shooting at each other. "Looking through surveillance videos, it... Read More.

Harahan Rep. John Illg’s restructured outdoor balloon release ban moving towards final legislative passage

Thursday, April 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That's what Harahan Representative John Illg is doing with legislation to ban outdoor balloon releases. Last year, his bill to create a new law to ban the intentional release of balloons sailed through the legislature,... Read More.

Man who allegedly plotted mass shooting at Jazz Fest arrested

Thursday, April 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Law enforcement in Florida arrested a North Carolina man who they say had plotted a mass shooting at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The FBI alerted the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office that Christopher Gillum, 45, was in Destin en route to New Orleans. According... Read More.

Mansoor Delane, Garrett Nussmeier expected to be first LSU players chosen as 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight

Thursday, April 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The NFL Draft begins tonight at 7 p.m. in Pittsburgh, and several LSU Tigers will be waiting to hear their names called this weekend. One of them is Garrett Nussmeier. NFL Draft expert Mike Detillier of WWL Radio believes Nussmeier will be highly coveted... Read More.

2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks off today with a Jamaican flair

Thursday, April 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The 2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opens today. It consists of essentially two four-day weekends - Thursday through Sunday at the Fair Grounds Race Course. Despite the name, jazz is by no means the only music featured during the festival; Jazz Fest... Read More.

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service between New Orleans and Mobile deemed huge success

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

When Amtrak's Mardi Gras service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, started last August, officials were anticipating that 75,000 people would climb on board in the first year. We're eight months in, and it has already welcomed its 100,000th passenger! Walt Leger, the president... Read More.

Louisiana legislature dismisses bill requiring TOPS recipients with poor grades to repay scholarships

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana House rejects a bill that would have required some TOPS recipients to pay back their scholarships if they lost them as a result of poor grades or not taking the required number of courses. Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan could not figure... Read More.

“Check Out Louisiana” program, which offers free passes to state parks and historic sites, expands to 68 libraries throughout state

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Check Out Louisiana program has expanded statewide. Through a partnership between the State Library and Louisiana State Parks, library card holders can check out a free day pass to any of Louisiana's 21 state parks and 14 historic sites. State Librarian Meg Placke... Read More.

Louisiana ranks 3rd among Southern states for job growth, according to new report

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

A report from Leaders for a Better Louisiana finds that Louisiana is doing well in creating jobs and lowering crime. Better Louisiana CEO Adam Knapp says based on state and federal data, Louisiana ranks third among Southern states for job growth, adding nearly 23,000... Read More.

LSU Baseball: Jake Brown, Cooper Moore out for remainder of season due to injuries

Tuesday, April 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

A devastating blow to an LSU baseball team that's already teetering as right fielder Jake Brown, is done for the season with a broken hamate bone. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says LSU's offense is already struggling and now they will play the rest... Read More.

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At least one person is dead, multiple people injured, in a shooting at the the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge

Harahan Rep. John Illg’s restructured outdoor balloon release ban moving towards final legislative passage

Man who allegedly plotted mass shooting at Jazz Fest arrested

Mansoor Delane, Garrett Nussmeier expected to be first LSU players chosen as 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight

2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks off today with a Jamaican flair

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service between New Orleans and Mobile deemed huge success

Louisiana legislature dismisses bill requiring TOPS recipients with poor grades to repay scholarships

“Check Out Louisiana” program, which offers free passes to state parks and historic sites, expands to 68 libraries throughout state

Louisiana ranks 3rd among Southern states for job growth, according to new report

LSU Baseball: Jake Brown, Cooper Moore out for remainder of season due to injuries

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