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Governor Jeff Landry announces task force to make Louisiana public school teacher pay raises permanent

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry tells public school teachers at a press conference that the state will indeed plan to fund a stipend as part of their salary for the next school year. Landry says as lawmakers will approve a budget in the coming days and... Read More.

2026 SEC Spring Meetings: Commissioner Greg Sankey addresses possibility of College Football Playoff expansion

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

At the SEC Spring Meetings, Commissioner Greg Sankey said the league will not take a firm stance this week on expanding the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams. Sankey says instead, they will use the meetings to brief university leaders and coaches... Read More.

Southeastern Louisiana University ranked top college campus in the state

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Which college campus is ranked number one in Louisiana? According to the college search website Niche, that honor goes to Southeastern Louisiana University. The website especially noted the quality and affordability of Southeastern's on-campus dining. President Dr. William Wainwright says it's an honor the... Read More.

Louisiana bill that would institute free prostate cancer screenings for high-risk males awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

Tuesday, May 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Men at high risk for prostate cancer will soon have far fewer barriers to get prostate cancer screenings. A bill that would eliminate cost sharing for prostate cancer screening for high-risk men is now awaiting Governor Landry's signature after unanimously passing in both the... Read More.

Ragin Cajuns the lone Louisiana representative in the NCAA Baseball Tournament

Monday, May 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Ragin Cajuns are the lone representative from Louisiana to make the 64-team NCAA Baseball Tournament. UL Lafayette is headed to the Starkville Regional. Mississippi State is the host school and a 14-national seed and they will be playing Lipscomb out of the Atlantic... Read More.

Louisiana bill allowing “No Party” voters to participate in Democrat, Republican primaries is nearing passage into law

Saturday, May 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

"No Party" voters are allowed to vote in either the Republican or Democratic party primaries, but that might not be the case in the future. There is a bill that is close to final legislative passage that will allow each party to decide if... Read More.

Prices are dropping as end of 2026 Crawfish Season approaches

Friday, May 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you're looking for a way to celebrate Memorial Day or graduation, how about with one of Louisiana's most famous delicacies? Laney King, the co-founder of The Crawfish App, says crawfish prices this holiday weekend are averaging $2.99 a pound for live crawfish and... Read More.

Former McNeese State football head coach Bobby Keasler passes away at 80

Friday, May 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

A memorial service takes place Saturday for a McNeese State legend. Family, former players, friends, and Cowboy fans will pay their final respects to Bobby Keasler, who died earlier this month at the age of 80. McNeese Sports Information Director Matthew Bonnette says Keasler... Read More.

Memorial Day weekend expected to be a wet one for most of Louisiana

Friday, May 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

It will be a wet Memorial Day weekend as the state is stuck in a rainy weather pattern that will stick around into next week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chanelle Stigger in Lake Charles says we are looking at some impressive rain totals for... Read More.

Legislation replacing Louisiana vehicle inspection sticker with QR codes awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

Friday, May 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The end of inspection stickers in Louisiana is now just Governor Landry's expected signature away from becoming official, as House Bill 1085 has achieved final legislative passage. The author, Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley, says that $10 inspection sticker will be replaced with a $6... Read More.

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Governor Jeff Landry announces task force to make Louisiana public school teacher pay raises permanent

2026 SEC Spring Meetings: Commissioner Greg Sankey addresses possibility of College Football Playoff expansion

Southeastern Louisiana University ranked top college campus in the state

Louisiana bill that would institute free prostate cancer screenings for high-risk males awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

Ragin Cajuns the lone Louisiana representative in the NCAA Baseball Tournament

Louisiana bill allowing “No Party” voters to participate in Democrat, Republican primaries is nearing passage into law

Prices are dropping as end of 2026 Crawfish Season approaches

Former McNeese State football head coach Bobby Keasler passes away at 80

Memorial Day weekend expected to be a wet one for most of Louisiana

Legislation replacing Louisiana vehicle inspection sticker with QR codes awaits Governor Jeff Landry’s signature

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