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Louisiana residents on state’s inactive voter list will be permitted to vote in upcoming primaries

Wednesday, April 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

There are 455,000 people on the state's inactive voter list, but Secretary of State Nancy Landry says they are still able to vote in the upcoming primaries. "If you come to vote, you will be allowed to vote. We will just confirm your address while... Read More.

House Ways and Means Committee approves measure to entice aerospace industry to Louisiana

Wednesday, April 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Legislation to attract the aerospace industry to Louisiana has been approved by the House Ways and Means Committee. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says other states are currently providing better tax incentives to lure aerospace companies. "We looked at some of the laws that they... Read More.

LSU QB Sam Leavitt to miss remainder of spring football

Tuesday, April 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt will miss the remainder of spring football. But Coach Lane Kiffin says it was expected. Kiffin says Leavitt had pins removed from his surgically repaired right foot and they knew that procedure would take place during spring football. "It was something... Read More.

Water system in Melville to be replaced with assistance from USDA Rural Development Program

Tuesday, April 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's a new day in Melville as the St. Landry Parish community is overhauling its 60-year-old water system. The city's outgoing water system was built on deteriorating pipes and a single overworked well, and Mayor Caretta Robertson says it was costing the town lots... Read More.

One of the nation’s best girls high school basketball players chooses to stay at home and play for LSU

Tuesday, April 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Five-star prospect and Oak Grove girls' basketball star Caroline Bradley is staying home as six-foot-five center commits to LSU. All of the elite programs were recruiting her, including UCLA and South Carolina. Bradley says the relationship she's built with LSU coach Kim Mulkey played... Read More.

Bill Cassidy attacks Julia Letlow’s previous support of DEI policies

Tuesday, April 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy continues to hammer Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the Republican Senate primary for previously supporting DEI policies. In videos from 2020 when Letlow was seeking to be the president at ULM, she told the search committee she was committed to a more... Read More.

New study shows decline in growth of jobs in Louisiana’s oil and gas industry

Tuesday, April 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Data Center, which is in New Orleans, says job growth in Louisiana since 2015 has increased by less than 1%, well below the U.S. average of 11.5%. Dr. Alex Kolker helped put the report together and says Louisiana's economy has not been the... Read More.

AARP Louisiana report cites need for increased resources, advocacy for long-term home healthcare

Monday, April 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new AARP report finds that 900,000 Louisianans are caregivers for adults, including older parents, spouses, neighbors and other loved ones. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says the Louisiana Legislature should do more to help these adults provide long-term care. "Programs to... Read More.

Travelers entering or departing Lafayette via I-49 should anticipate delays due to road construction

Monday, April 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Those of you headed into or out of Lafayette on I-49, be prepared for potential construction delays starting today. That's because DOTD is beginning a major preservation project along a nearly nine-mile stretch from I-10 to the St. Landry Parish line. Deidra Druilhet with... Read More.

Proposed resolution would require LHSAA to implement safety oversight to Louisiana high school dance, cheer, and lacrosse teams

Monday, April 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Denham Springs representative is asking the LHSAA to make dance, cheer and lacrosse sanctioned high school sports under its authority. Republican Roger Wilder's resolution passed in the House Education Committee unanimously and heads to the full House for further discussion. Wilder told the... Read More.

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House Ways and Means Committee approves measure to entice aerospace industry to Louisiana

LSU QB Sam Leavitt to miss remainder of spring football

Water system in Melville to be replaced with assistance from USDA Rural Development Program

One of the nation’s best girls high school basketball players chooses to stay at home and play for LSU

Bill Cassidy attacks Julia Letlow’s previous support of DEI policies

New study shows decline in growth of jobs in Louisiana’s oil and gas industry

AARP Louisiana report cites need for increased resources, advocacy for long-term home healthcare

Travelers entering or departing Lafayette via I-49 should anticipate delays due to road construction

Proposed resolution would require LHSAA to implement safety oversight to Louisiana high school dance, cheer, and lacrosse teams

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