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Over 60 individuals detained in connection with illegal cockfighting raid near Opelousas

Tuesday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network
A major cockfighting bust in St. Landry Parish. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the raid happened over the weekend near Opelousas. "We seized 70 roosters. We detained and identified 60+ individuals that were participating," Guidroz noted. Sheriff Guidroz says the property owner, 36-year-old John Lachapelle, was the... Read More.

Governor Landry discusses legislative priorities in the State of the State address

Tuesday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network
Governor Jeff Landry laid out his legislative priorities for the 2026 session that got underway on Monday. Landry, who pushed tough-on-crime legislation in his first year in office, would now like lawmakers to approve a measure that allows the governor to recommend the removal... Read More.

Pelican Institute poll cites cost of living, inflation as top issues among Louisiana voters

Monday, March 9 by Louisiana Radio Network
Louisiana voters say their biggest concern is rising costs. According to a survey conducted by the Pelican Institute for Public Policy, 40% of the respondents listed the cost of living and inflation as their top concern. Erin Bendily is the vice president of the... Read More.

Senate Bill 147 introduced to require fortified roofs for new construction homes in coastal parishes

Monday, March 9 by Louisiana Radio Network
A state senator is looking to make fortified roofs mandatory for new construction homes in the coastal parishes. River Ridge Republican Kirk Talbot's bill would update the building code along the coastal parishes to make fortified roofs mandatory on all new residential builds. He... Read More.

2026 Louisiana Legislative session to convene beginning today at noon

Monday, March 9 by Louisiana Radio Network
The 2026 legislative session begins today as lawmakers have more than 1,300 bills to consider. The biggest one of them all is the state's spending plan for next fiscal year. Lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the biggest budget fight could involve the LA Gator... Read More.

2026 black bear hunting areas expanded across Louisiana

Friday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved the expansion of black bear hunting areas from three last year to seven across the state this season. Black bear hunting has been legal for the last two years after being banned in 1987. LDWF... Read More.

Cassidy challenges Letlow to televised debates

Friday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network
Bill Cassidy has challenged Julia Letlow to a series of three televised debates as the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate is heating up. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan said the fact that Cassidy is suggesting this at all is a... Read More.

Louisiana Tech suing Conference USA over timeline of exit for Sun Belt

Friday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network
The University of Louisiana System filed a lawsuit on behalf of Louisiana Tech against Conference USA Wednesday. In July, LA Tech announced plans of exiting the conference to join the Sun Belt before the 2026 football season, but the move has been delayed thanks... Read More.

Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts convicted on felony sex crime charges

Friday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network
Former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts has been found guilty on felony charges for having sex with a 16-year-old boy in 2024 while she was the mayor. Pamela Sleezer covered the trial for the American Press and says the victim's mother had to remove herself... Read More.

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain expresses frustration as crawfish industry faces labor shortage due to caps on work visas

Friday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network
Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the state's crawfish industry is dealing with a significant labor shortage. Strain told state lawmakers that crawfish processing plants do not have enough workers to peel and package crawfish, because the federal government has put a cap on... Read More.
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