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LSU Health New Orleans infectious disease expert explains contagious nature of Hantavirus

Wednesday, May 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

News of three people on a cruise ship dying from the Hantavirus and several others infected has some people worried about the possibility of another pandemic. LSU Health New Orleans infectious disease expert Dr. Fred Lopez says Hantavirus is not nearly as contagious as... Read More.

Louisiana bill advances that would relocate historical monuments removed from public display to state parks

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Monuments which are taken down may have new life, thanks to a bill advancing in the legislature. Chalmette Representative Mike Bayham's bill would transfer any publicly owned historical statue or monument removed from public display to the Office of State Parks. Bayham says it's... Read More.

Bill to give Louisiana governor, other statewide elected officials, squeaks by House; measure now heads to Senate

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

A bill that would increase the pay of the governor and other statewide elected officials barely gets enough votes to pass the Louisiana House. Harahan Representative John Illg's legislation would increase the governor's salary in 2028 from $130,000 to $174,000, the same amount a... Read More.

New Orleans Senator Gary Carter steps down from committee, apologizes for heated exchange with Senator Jay Morris

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

New Orleans Senator Gary Carter is no longer on the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee after his heated exchange with West Monroe Senator Jay Morris. Carter's emotions boiled as he questioned Morris about his intentions with legislation that he believes is attempting to remove Black... Read More.

West Monroe Senator Jay Morris and his staff have received numerous death threats after he allegedly used a racial slur

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

State Senator Jay Morris says he and his staff received multiple death threats for something he never said. The executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Dadrius Lanus says Morris used a racial slur during last Friday's racially charged debate over a new Congressional... Read More.

2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season set to begin December 5th; Hunting tag lottery to begin in late July

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The 2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season will take place from December 5th to the 20th; and this year, bear hunting will be allowed in all seven of the state's black bear management areas. LDWF Large Carnivore Program Manager John Hanks says 42 tags... Read More.

Injuries, pitching woes may cause LSU baseball team to miss NCAA tournament for first time since 2011

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The LSU baseball team is creating the wrong kind of history one season removed from winning the program's eighth national championship. With three regular season games to go, the Tigers have suffered 18 losses in SEC play, which matches the most conference losses in... Read More.

Bill signed into law now legalizes recreational alligator hunting in Louisiana via tag lottery

Tuesday, May 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

While commercial alligator hunting has been legal in Louisiana for quite some time, recreational alligator hunting is now legal for the first time, now that Governor Landry has signed Senate Bill 244 into law. The bill's author is Franklin Senator Robert Allain, who notes... Read More.

Alcohol suspected to be a factor in the fatal auto crash that killed two teenagers in Concordia Parish

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two teens were killed in a crash in Concordia Parish, and the teen driving the SUV is under arrest. Investigators say shortly after 12:30 yesterday morning, 18-year-old Gregory Steele of Vidalia lost control of the SUV and drove it off the roadway, causing it... Read More.

Conflicting stories emerge regarding use of a racial slur during debate over proposed Louisiana Congressional District map

Monday, May 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

West Monroe Senator Jay Morris is accused of using a racially derogatory term during a heated debate over a new Congressional District map. Because tensions were running high, the meeting was briefly paused. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius Lanus says when Morris got... Read More.

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LSU Health New Orleans infectious disease expert explains contagious nature of Hantavirus

Louisiana bill advances that would relocate historical monuments removed from public display to state parks

Bill to give Louisiana governor, other statewide elected officials, squeaks by House; measure now heads to Senate

New Orleans Senator Gary Carter steps down from committee, apologizes for heated exchange with Senator Jay Morris

West Monroe Senator Jay Morris and his staff have received numerous death threats after he allegedly used a racial slur

2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season set to begin December 5th; Hunting tag lottery to begin in late July

Injuries, pitching woes may cause LSU baseball team to miss NCAA tournament for first time since 2011

Bill signed into law now legalizes recreational alligator hunting in Louisiana via tag lottery

Alcohol suspected to be a factor in the fatal auto crash that killed two teenagers in Concordia Parish

Conflicting stories emerge regarding use of a racial slur during debate over proposed Louisiana Congressional District map

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