State News

Coushatta shaken as rare early-morning earthquake hits northwest Louisiana

Friday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

An earthquake jolts Red River Parish early this morning. Rob Skoumal with the U.S. Geological Survey says it was a magnitude 4.9 that struck near Coushatta at around 5:30 this morning. "Certainly, thousands of people felt this earthquake. 4.9 is pretty large. We don't expect... Read More.

Louisiana legislative leaders address issue of carbon capture ahead of upcoming session

Tuesday, March 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Carbon capture will be one of the big issues in the upcoming legislative session, which gets underway in less than a week. Senate President Cameron Henry acknowledges that it's a hot-button issue relating to the oil and gas industry. "It is something that is required... Read More.

LSU Alexandria chancellor Dr. Paul Coreil announces retirement at end of academic year

Tuesday, March 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The chancellor of LSU Alexandria announces his retirement. After 43 years in the LSU system, Dr. Paul Coreil will retire at the end of this academic year. The 70-year-old says the 13 years he spent in Alexandria, the last eight of which were as... Read More.

New Orleans Representative Candace Newell files bill to allow sale of recreational marijuana

Tuesday, March 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana, but only at a few locations. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell's legislation would allow for the sale of recreational marijuana by businesses that have a... Read More.

Expect gas prices to rise due to U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran

Monday, March 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

The joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran will result in higher gas prices. That is according to AAA's Nick Chabarria, who says oil prices rose sharply after the initial strikes on Iran which will lead to an increase the price at the pump. He says... Read More.

Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department issues citywide boil advisory due to water main break

Monday, March 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Shreveport is dealing with a water crisis as a citywide boil advisory has been issued after a water main busted over the weekend resulting in low water pressure for many residents. Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says to restore water pressure to all customers, crews... Read More.

Rare “blood moon” lunar eclipse to take place March 3, 2026, at 5:04 a.m.

Monday, March 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you're an early bird, you're going to be in for a very special treat early tomorrow morning: a total lunar eclipse. LSU Planetary Astrophysicist Dr. Natalie Hinkel says it's a phenomenon that happens when the sun, the Earth and the moon completely align... Read More.

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru named new President of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Monday, March 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

It was a mere formality that the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors made official last Friday - it unanimously appointed Dr. Ramesh Kolluru the new president of UL Lafayette, removing the interim tag that he had since November. One of Kolluru's first tasks... Read More.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is seeking additional state funding in next fiscal year’s budget for Department of Corrections

Monday, March 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

A House committee begins holding hearings today on Governor Landry's spending plan for the next fiscal year. The governor's office is seeking an $82 million increase in state funding for its corrections department as the prison population has grown. Appropriations Chair Jack MacFarland says... Read More.

LSU to once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores for admission

Monday, March 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU applicants will once again have to submit their ACT or SAT scores when applying to the Baton Rouge campus. LSU has been operating under a test-optional policy since June 2022. LSU Board of Supervisors member James Williams opposes changing the policy. He says... Read More.

Coushatta shaken as rare early-morning earthquake hits northwest Louisiana

Louisiana legislative leaders address issue of carbon capture ahead of upcoming session

LSU Alexandria chancellor Dr. Paul Coreil announces retirement at end of academic year

New Orleans Representative Candace Newell files bill to allow sale of recreational marijuana

Expect gas prices to rise due to U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran

Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department issues citywide boil advisory due to water main break

Rare “blood moon” lunar eclipse to take place March 3, 2026, at 5:04 a.m.

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru named new President of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is seeking additional state funding in next fiscal year’s budget for Department of Corrections

LSU to once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores for admission

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