State News

Savannah Bananas to play in LSU’s fabled Tiger Stadium

Monday, October 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Banana Ball is returning to Louisiana in 2027 - this time making a return trip to Baton Rouge. Laura Cating, the executive vice president of Visit Baton Rouge, says the Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will play two games in early March, offering two... Read More.

Louisiana ranks 9th nationally for business competitiveness for second consecutive year

Monday, October 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana is once again ranked among the nation's top 10 states for business competitiveness. The publication Area Development ranks Louisiana 9th in its latest report, marking the second consecutive year the state has made the top 10. Louisiana Economic Development spokesperson Emma Wagner says... Read More.

FMOL Health, LSU partner to develop saliva-based concussion test

Monday, October 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Researchers are working with up to 60 LSU football players this season to develop a non-invasive sideline test that can use a player's saliva to detect concussions. FMOL Health lead trauma researcher Dr. Guillaume Spielmann is leading the study and says concussions are typically... Read More.

Louisiana finishes last fiscal year with $565 million budget surplus

Saturday, October 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

All the numbers have been tabulated, and it turns out Louisiana finished last fiscal year with a $565 million budget surplus. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says a huge percentage of that surplus is the result of higher-than-expected tax collections. "Personal income tax came in... Read More.

Jonesboro’s Palace Theater, a focal point during the civil rights movement, to undergo major renovation

Saturday, October 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

A north Louisiana theater which was one of the focal points during the civil rights movement is awarded a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service for the first phase of a major restoration project. Janice Simmons, the assistant director of Greater North Louisiana... Read More.

Xavier medical schools earns preliminary accreditation

Friday, October 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The newest historically Black medical school has earned preliminary accreditation. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education, which is the accrediting body for U.S. programs granting medical doctorate degrees, gave its preliminary accreditation to Xavier University's Ochsner College of Medicine in New Orleans. The school aims to... Read More.

First cold front of Fall hits Louisiana; danger of wildfires increases due to dry and windy conditions

Friday, October 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The first real cold front of Fall moves through the state on Friday. Temperatures will be much cooler this weekend, but LSU health climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of wildfires increases, because of dry and breezy conditions. "And when you're under these kinds of... Read More.

First of two new ferryboats now operating in Cameron Parish

Thursday, October 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new ferryboat is in operation for the Cameron Crossing in Cameron Parish. Department of Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet says the Holly Beach ferryboat will replace the Cameron II, which has been in service since 1964. "The challenges with maintaining an old ferry start to... Read More.

Attorney General Liz Murrill attacks SEC’s refusal to dismiss lawsuit against LSU

Thursday, October 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

The SEC is not dismissing its federal lawsuit against LSU, but Attorney General Liz Murrill told 104.5 ESPN in Baton Rouge that goes directly against the wishes of the member institutions. "The members took a vote and directed that the lawsuit be dismissed; and then... Read More.

New survey indicates increased access to child care in Louisiana could result in huge economic growth

Thursday, October 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new survey says increasing access to child care could unlock billions of dollars in economic growth for the state. Dr. Heather Cope, the chief of policy and research at the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, says increasing access to early childhood education could... Read More.

Savannah Bananas to play in LSU’s fabled Tiger Stadium

Louisiana ranks 9th nationally for business competitiveness for second consecutive year

FMOL Health, LSU partner to develop saliva-based concussion test

Louisiana finishes last fiscal year with $565 million budget surplus

Jonesboro’s Palace Theater, a focal point during the civil rights movement, to undergo major renovation

Xavier medical schools earns preliminary accreditation

First cold front of Fall hits Louisiana; danger of wildfires increases due to dry and windy conditions

First of two new ferryboats now operating in Cameron Parish

Attorney General Liz Murrill attacks SEC’s refusal to dismiss lawsuit against LSU

New survey indicates increased access to child care in Louisiana could result in huge economic growth

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