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Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office seeking poll commissioners for remainder of 2026 election cycle

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you need some extra cash this summer or this fall, why not volunteer to be a poll commissioner? The Secretary of State's Office needs poll commissioners for the June 27th runoff election and the November 3rd general election. Secretary Nancy Landry says poll... Read More.

New chronic wasting disease management zones approved by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has approved new chronic wasting disease (CWD) management zones as a result of legislation approved in the recently completed legislative session. LDWF's deer program manager Jonathan Bordelon says the size of the four zones has been reduced. "The CWD... Read More.

Gary Crockett, Jamie Davis poised to face off in U.S. Senate Democratic runoff

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

While the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are dominating the airwaves in the run-up to the runoff, both in terms of advertising and in headlines, there's also a runoff for the Democratic nomination as well. Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett will square off on... Read More.

Despite low rankings in Agenda for Children report, Louisiana is improving in childhood education

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The latest Kids Count Data Book shows that Louisiana still has plenty of room for improvement when it comes to the well-being of its children. The 2026 report ranks Louisiana 48th overall. Theresa Falgoust, the chief data and impact officer for the Agenda for... Read More.

Excitement builds as the University of New Orleans prepares for assimilation into LSU system

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The University of New Orleans is switching gears as it prepares to transition to the LSU system on July 1st. Interim Chancellor Jeanette Weiland says the university wouldn't have survived without the $20 million cash infusion from the state of Louisiana, but now they're... Read More.

Woman murdered in a Hammond gas station was an unintended victim of a targeted shooting, according to authorities

Friday, June 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

A manhunt is underway for at least two people who shot an innocent woman to death inside a vehicle at a Hammond gas station early yesterday morning. Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said while one car was at a gas pump, another car pulled... Read More.

Recent rediscovery of New World screwworm leads to increase in beef prices

Friday, June 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The New World screwworm has been found in the United States for the first time in nearly 60 years. It's a flesh-easting parasite that can kill animals including livestock. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the deadly bug was found in a calf in Texas,... Read More.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signs bill increasing penalties for marijuana usage on campuses, school zones throughout state

Thursday, June 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry signed a bill increasing the penalties for marijuana use on college campuses and near schools. While the new law affects all school zones across the state Pollock Representative Gabe Firment says it specifically targets creating a more family-friendly environment at on-campus tailgates... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries make strides in restoration of Toledo Bend fish habitat

Thursday, June 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists believe they are making progress in restoring critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend. LDWF Biologist Manager Villis Dowden says over the past two weeks crews have stocked 110 containers of native eelgrass which can provide critical... Read More.

Louisiana State Police instructed not to issue tickets for expired Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers

Thursday, June 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The elimination of state inspection stickers doesn't officially happen until January 1st; but for all intents and purposes, your days of schlepping to get your vehicle inspected are over. Governor Landry has told State Police not to issue citations for expired inspection stickers. And... Read More.

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Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office seeking poll commissioners for remainder of 2026 election cycle

New chronic wasting disease management zones approved by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission

Gary Crockett, Jamie Davis poised to face off in U.S. Senate Democratic runoff

Despite low rankings in Agenda for Children report, Louisiana is improving in childhood education

Excitement builds as the University of New Orleans prepares for assimilation into LSU system

Woman murdered in a Hammond gas station was an unintended victim of a targeted shooting, according to authorities

Recent rediscovery of New World screwworm leads to increase in beef prices

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signs bill increasing penalties for marijuana usage on campuses, school zones throughout state

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries make strides in restoration of Toledo Bend fish habitat

Louisiana State Police instructed not to issue tickets for expired Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers

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