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Louisiana experiencing abnormal drought conditions; current weather patterns predict a dry winter

Friday, November 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

This has been a very dry fall so far here in Louisiana - so much so that 40% of the state is in a drought. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says drought conditions haven't been this bad in the state in quite a while. (courtesy... Read More.

As Lane Kiffin prepares to meet with Ole Miss officials, some oddsmakers favor him staying in Oxford

Friday, November 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Even though Ole Miss has the weekend off, the eyes of the college football world are on their head coach, Lane Kiffin. They're awaiting his decision on whether he will remain in Oxford or whether he will go to LSU or Florida, should either... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Education reports increase in student performance scores for fourth consecutive year

Thursday, November 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

For the fourth consecutive year, the State Department of Education is reporting an increase in public school and district performance scores. The statewide performance score for this year is 80.9, up from 75.3 in 2021. State Superintendent Cade Brumley says it's the highest overall... Read More.

Two men arrested, charged with second-degree battery after alleged hate attack in Lafayette

Thursday, November 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

Lafayette Police arrest two Vermillion Parish men for allegedly assaulting a man who was walking home from Festivals Acadiens et Créoles last month. Tristan Frederick and Tynes Chaney, who are both 23, are charged with second-degree battery in the October 12th attack on Dustyn... Read More.

Second round of LHSAA football playoffs features a bevy of great Select matchups

Thursday, November 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

The second round of the Louisiana High School football playoffs begins tomorrow night. Today, we are looking at the Select matchups. Spencer Verrett with the LHSAA Network says the 8-9 matchup between Evangel and St. Paul's in Division I is one of the better... Read More.

Trump administration preparing to launch major immigration enforcement initiative in New Orleans

Thursday, November 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

The next stop on President Trump's immigration crackdown will be New Orleans, and it's expected to start as early as December 1st. As many as 250 Border Patrol agents will be in the region for up to two months, fanning out into commercial areas... Read More.

College football reporters grill Lane Kiffin about his coaching future

Wednesday, November 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin was grilled by reporters on Wednesday about his future during the SEC football coaches weekly media teleconference, but Kiffin didn't provide any new insight. Kiffin was asked if Rebels athletics director Keith Carter has given him an ultimatum... Read More.

Louisiana becomes first state to receive over $1 billion in federal funding to expand statewide broadband internet access

Wednesday, November 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana is the first state in the country to be approved for almost $1.36 billion in federal funding to expand broadband internet access across the state. Veneeth Iyengar, the executive director of ConnectLA, says it will allow the state to provide everyone in the... Read More.

Ruston Fire Department Chief Chris Womack passes away at 54 after battling cancer

Wednesday, November 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Lincoln Parish is mourning the death of Ruston Fire Department Chief Chris Womack, who died at the age of 54 after a brief battle with cancer. Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker appointed Womack as fire chief in 2015 and says his leadership of that... Read More.

Ex-principal, two employees arrested in connection with sexual assaults within Hamilton Christian School football team

Wednesday, November 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Three former employees at a Lake Charles Christian school are arrested for allegedly covering up sexual assaults at the school from earlier this year. Sheriff Stitch Guillory says there was a culture on the Hamilton Christian School football team in which older players would... Read More.

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Louisiana experiencing abnormal drought conditions; current weather patterns predict a dry winter

As Lane Kiffin prepares to meet with Ole Miss officials, some oddsmakers favor him staying in Oxford

Louisiana Department of Education reports increase in student performance scores for fourth consecutive year

Two men arrested, charged with second-degree battery after alleged hate attack in Lafayette

Second round of LHSAA football playoffs features a bevy of great Select matchups

Trump administration preparing to launch major immigration enforcement initiative in New Orleans

College football reporters grill Lane Kiffin about his coaching future

Louisiana becomes first state to receive over $1 billion in federal funding to expand statewide broadband internet access

Ruston Fire Department Chief Chris Womack passes away at 54 after battling cancer

Ex-principal, two employees arrested in connection with sexual assaults within Hamilton Christian School football team

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