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$1.2 billion from Louisiana Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund earmarked to pay for statewide improvements, including roads and water systems

Tuesday, June 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Legislature is expected to withdraw about $1.2 billion dollars from the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund to pay for various projects. House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says that includes about $709 million for shovel-ready road projects that will be completed within one year. “We... Read More.

“Shots” fired: Omaha restaurant continues yearly CWS Jell-O shot challenge, prepares for LSU fans

Tuesday, June 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

With LSU and their rabid fans headed to Omaha for the College World Series, one restaurant across the street from Charles Schwab Field is getting ready. Every year, Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina sells Jell-O shots in the colors of the eight participating teams for... Read More.

Leesville father arrested after child shoots another child

Tuesday, June 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Leesville man has been arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile after a shooting incident involving young children. On Sunday, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a 3-year-old being shot at 35-year-old Fernando Mejia’s residence on Joelee... Read More.

“Shots” fired: Omaha, NE restaurant continues yearly CWS Jell-O shot challenge, prepares for LSU fans

Tuesday, June 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

With LSU and their rabid fans headed to Omaha for the College World Series, one restaurant across the street from Charles Schwab Field is getting ready. Every year, Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina sells Jell-O shots in the colors of the eight participating teams for... Read More.

Hammond man charged with murder after toddler found dead inside hot vehicle

Monday, June 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Hammond man is charged with second-degree murder after his 21-month-old daughter died in a hot vehicle in Madisonville over the weekend. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Suzanne Carboni says Joseph Boatman, 35, picked up his daughter from work early Sunday morning. “He brought the daughter... Read More.

First-ever Buc-ee’s opens on Mississippi Gulf Coast

Monday, June 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Mississippi’s first-ever Buc-ee’s opened today at 6 AM. Located off I-10 at the Menge Avenue exit in Pass Christian, the massive 74,000-square-foot convenience store includes 126 gas pumps, 24 EV charging stations, and 165 toilets. Harrison County Development Commission Executive Director Bill Lavers says... Read More.

Voters could decide whether to raise the mandatory retirement age for Louisiana Judges

Monday, June 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana voters will likely have the opportunity in April to decide whether the mandatory retirement age of judges should be raised from 70 to 75 years old. The Louisiana Senate has approved the proposed constitutional amendment. Norco Senator Gregory Miller says 70-years-old is too... Read More.

First-ever Buc-ee’s opens in Mississippi Gulf Coast

Monday, June 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Mississippi’s first-ever Buc-ee’s opened today at 6 AM. Located off I-10 at the Menge Avenue exit in Pass Christian, the massive 74,000-square-foot convenience store includes 126 gas pumps, 24 EV charging stations, and 165 toilets. Harrison County Development Commission Executive Director Bill Lavers says... Read More.

Voters could decided mandatory retirment age for Louisiana Judges

Monday, June 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana voters will likely have the opportunity in April to decide whether the mandatory retirement age of judges should be raised from 70 to 75 years old. The Louisiana Senate has approved the proposed constitutional amendment. Norco Senator Gregory Miller says 70-years-old is too... Read More.

Louisiana ranks 49th for overall child well-being

Monday, June 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana ranks 49th in the country for overall child well-being according to the Kids Count Data Book that’s put together by the Annie E Casey Foundation. Director of Data and Research at Agenda for Children, Tereasa Falgoust, says one of the main reasons for... Read More.

$1.2 billion from Louisiana Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund earmarked to pay for statewide improvements, including roads and water systems

“Shots” fired: Omaha restaurant continues yearly CWS Jell-O shot challenge, prepares for LSU fans

Leesville father arrested after child shoots another child

“Shots” fired: Omaha, NE restaurant continues yearly CWS Jell-O shot challenge, prepares for LSU fans

Hammond man charged with murder after toddler found dead inside hot vehicle

First-ever Buc-ee’s opens on Mississippi Gulf Coast

Voters could decide whether to raise the mandatory retirement age for Louisiana Judges

First-ever Buc-ee’s opens in Mississippi Gulf Coast

Voters could decided mandatory retirment age for Louisiana Judges

Louisiana ranks 49th for overall child well-being

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