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Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act passes unanimously in Louisiana Senate, moves to House for final review

Wednesday, May 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act is close to final legislative passage. Wilson died in a hazing incident in February 2025 when he was repeatedly punched in the stomach while pledging for Omega Psi Phi fraternity on the Southern University Campus. Lafayette Senator Gerald... Read More.

LSU baseball team’s season is still alive after win over the Sooners

Wednesday, May 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU baseball has found some magic before in Hoover, Alabama, the site of the SEC Tournament, and they need a bunch of it this year. Maybe Tuesday night was the start of something. Despite not having starting pitcher William Schmidt available, three LSU pitchers combined... Read More.

Organizers of recall petition against Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry say their efforts are gaining traction

Wednesday, May 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

An effort to recall Governor Landry is gaining headway in Louisiana, and Republicans are doing what they can to thwart it. Organizers were spurred to launch the recall effort after Landry halted the U.S. House election to redraw the map following the Supreme Court... Read More.

Bill Cassidy calls out President Donald Trump on proposed White House ballroom construction, lawsuit actions

Wednesday, May 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

Without ever having to face Louisiana voters ever again, Senator Bill Cassidy seems to have suddenly found his voice to criticize President Trump. Cassidy says spending a billion dollars of taxpayer money on a ballroom where the East Wing of the White House used... Read More.

LSU System President Wade Rousse discusses financial issues involved with proposed on-campus arena

Tuesday, May 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU System President Wade Rousse admits there's not been much movement in building a $400 million arena next to Alex Box Stadium. Rousse says the LSU economic development district that's generating the funding for a proposed arena is collecting money. "Nothing has been spent yet.... Read More.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy makes his future political plans known after failing to make Republican runoff

Tuesday, May 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

After Bill Cassidy's failure to advance to the runoff in the Republican primary over the weekend, the big question is, what's next for his political future? Cassidy made his intentions known in no uncertain terms in a conference call with reporters today, answering a... Read More.

Outlook appears bleak for teacher pay raises as Louisiana Amendment 3 fails at the polls

Tuesday, May 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

With the failure of Amendment 3 at the ballot box over the weekend, the fate of teacher pay is now in the hands of the legislature. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh says he doubts that the legislature will be able to give teachers another $2,000... Read More.

Louisiana public school teachers to continue battle for permanent pay raises despite recent setback at voting polls

Tuesday, May 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's back to the drawing board for teachers looking for their annual stipend to become a permanent pay raise. This, after voters reject another plan concocted by state lawmakers to accomplish that goal - this one involving the abolishment of three large education trust... Read More.

Louisiana bill prohibiting public from accessing collegiate athlete revenue sharing information advances to Senate

Tuesday, May 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Legislation that would prevent the public from seeing what college athletes receive in a revenue share deal they have with their schools is moving closer to final legislative passage, as the House-approved bill has cleared the Senate Education Committee. The bill's author, Lafayette Representative... Read More.

60 registered sex offenders in Baton Rouge area arrested in “Operation Restricted Domain”

Monday, May 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Attorney General Liz Murrill announces that 60 registered sex offenders in the greater Baton Rouge area have been arrested as part of a major internet sex crimes operation called "Operation Restricted Domain." Murrill says these offenders violated sex offender registration laws and engaged in... Read More.

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Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act passes unanimously in Louisiana Senate, moves to House for final review

LSU baseball team’s season is still alive after win over the Sooners

Organizers of recall petition against Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry say their efforts are gaining traction

Bill Cassidy calls out President Donald Trump on proposed White House ballroom construction, lawsuit actions

LSU System President Wade Rousse discusses financial issues involved with proposed on-campus arena

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy makes his future political plans known after failing to make Republican runoff

Outlook appears bleak for teacher pay raises as Louisiana Amendment 3 fails at the polls

Louisiana public school teachers to continue battle for permanent pay raises despite recent setback at voting polls

60 registered sex offenders in Baton Rouge area arrested in “Operation Restricted Domain”

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