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LSU Board of Supervisors names Wade Rousse as LSU’s 29th president; James Dalton to serve as system vice president and chancellor

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The LSU Board of Supervisors has named McNeese State University President Wade Rousse as the next president of LSU. One of the other finalists, Alabama provost Jim Dalton has been named LSU’s Executive Vice President. Rousse made it clear during the interview process, he... Read More.

Jefferson Parish English teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Jefferson Parish English teacher received the surprise of a lifetime today as she received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Sarah Watkins is an eighth grade English language arts teacher at Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego and was overcome with emotion when she... Read More.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign provides awareness of the effects of driving while sleep-deprived

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

With Sunday’s time change, that means it is now getting dark much earlier. If you get off work at 6 p.m., you will drive home in total darkness. Governor Landry has used the occasion of the end of daylight saving time to proclaim this... Read More.

New Orleans Pelicans HC Willie Green feeling the heat after team’s 0-6 start

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Pelicans’ coach Willie Green is officially on the hot seat after the team’s 0-6 start to the season, with half of those losses by lopsided scores. Green says he understands the criticism and takes responsibility for the poor start. “Look, when you take these positions,... Read More.

Federal government shutdown, funding cuts affecting Louisiana food banks

Tuesday, November 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Food Banks throughout Louisiana are feeling the burden of the federal government shutdown. Pat Van Burkleo, the executive director of Feeding Louisiana, says food banks already came under financial hardship earlier this year, with the change in presidential administrations. “We had been DOGE’d about $6... Read More.

Repealing of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” is resulting in increased homeowner policy cancellations, according to report

Monday, November 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new report shows that last year, the number of Louisiana homeowners having their insurance policies cancelled by their insurance companies increased more than fivefold compared to 2018. Ben Riggs with Real Reform Louisiana says the catalyst behind this is the repealing of the... Read More.

Flight service between Alexandria and Houston to resume in May 2026 via SkyWest Airlines

Monday, November 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting in May, you’ll once again be able to fly from Alexandria to Houston and back. United is restarting service between Alexandria International Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport. Airport Executive Director Ralph Hennessy says service had been discontinued in 2022, and not because the... Read More.

Louisiana should be safe through remainder of 2025 hurricane season, according to State Climatologist Jay Grymes

Monday, November 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

There may officially be one month to go in the 2025 hurricane season, but State Climatologist Jay Grymes says for all intents and purposes, Louisiana will make it through this year unscathed. “I do think we can stand down here in Louisiana. The tropical threat... Read More.

Louisiana wins big at JRNY America Awards, including State of the Year

Saturday, November 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana is a big winner at the JRNY America Awards, taking home three awards. Louisiana won for State of the Year, and New Orleans won for Best Food City and Best New Tourism initiative – the latter being for the new Amtrak Mardi Gras... Read More.

Scott Woodward and LSU’s decision to part ways was “mutual,” according to LSU Board of Supervisors

Friday, October 31 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU alum and Baton Rouge native Scott Woodward is no longer the athletics director at LSU after Governor Landry said he did not want Woodward to hire the next football coach. It was announced on Thursday night that Woodward and the LSU Board of... Read More.

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LSU Board of Supervisors names Wade Rousse as LSU’s 29th president; James Dalton to serve as system vice president and chancellor

Jefferson Parish English teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week campaign provides awareness of the effects of driving while sleep-deprived

New Orleans Pelicans HC Willie Green feeling the heat after team’s 0-6 start

Federal government shutdown, funding cuts affecting Louisiana food banks

Repealing of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” is resulting in increased homeowner policy cancellations, according to report

Flight service between Alexandria and Houston to resume in May 2026 via SkyWest Airlines

Louisiana should be safe through remainder of 2025 hurricane season, according to State Climatologist Jay Grymes

Louisiana wins big at JRNY America Awards, including State of the Year

Scott Woodward and LSU’s decision to part ways was “mutual,” according to LSU Board of Supervisors

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