State News

Delta Utilities launches “DU Cares” customer assistance program in partnership with United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Thursday, February 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

Certain Delta Utilities customers who are struggling to pay their natural gas bills can now get some much-needed assistance. Sarah McLaughlin Porteous with Delta Utilities says the company has just launched an initiative called DU Cares. "This is a brand-new partnership with United Way of... Read More.

Northeast Louisiana begins recovery in aftermath of last week’s ice storm

Thursday, February 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

Northeast Louisiana is thawing out from last week's ice storm. Now, the daunting task of recovery is getting underway. In Monroe, Mayor Friday Ellis says the destruction rivals that caused by Hurricane Laura in 2020. "Tree limbs everywhere. You're talking 100-plus-year-old Live Oaks just completely... Read More.

Louisiana state lawmaker Michael Bayham files bill to make AI deepfake images involving child exploitation illegal

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Using images of children to create AI deepfake images of a sexual nature would be illegal if a state lawmaker has his way. Representative Michael Bayham has filed a bill that would classify deepfake content involving children as child sex abuse material if it's... Read More.

Candidates abound as race for Louisiana District 5 U.S. House seat ramps up

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The race for the District 5 U.S. House seat that Letlow gave up to run for U.S. Senate is getting crowded. Blake Miguez dropped out of the senate race to seek the District 5 House seat. State Senators Stewart Cathey of Monroe and Rick... Read More.

Grandmother arrested in connection with housefire in Shreveport that killed her two granddaughters

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

In October, two young sisters were killed in a house fire in Shreveport - and now, two people, including their grandmother, have been arrested. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Jr. announced the arrest of 50-year-old Rita Montgomery in connection with the fire that killed... Read More.

Early polling finds Julia Letlow ahead of Bill Cassidy in upcoming Republican primary

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new poll finds that Congresswoman Julia Letlow is the preferred choice of Republican primary voters. The survey of 600 voters conducted by pollster Greg Rigamer finds Letlow receiving 27% of the vote to incumbent Bill Cassidy's 21%. Business lobbyist Alton Ashy paid for... Read More.

SNAP recipients in eight central and north Louisiana parishes to receive additional benefits due to recent ice storm

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Families in north Louisiana that rely on SNAP will see additional benefits because of the ice storm. Officials say there are thousands of households who have less money and less food because of road closures and extended power outages. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein: "SNAP... Read More.

LDWF is stocking ponds throughout the state with Rainbow Trout as part of its “Get Out & Fish!” program

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

LDWF plans to complete this week the stocking of adult-size Rainbow Trout at 17 community ponds across the state. Joshua Porter, who is a fisheries outreach biologist, says they stock ponds with Rainbow Trout, where anglers can fish along the bank. RAINBOW TROUT (image... Read More.

Blake Miguez pivots from U.S. Senate campaign to run for vacant U.S. House fifth District seat

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

A campaign detour for Blake Miguez just before the start of qualifying. The state senator from New Iberia announced on social media today that he's ending his run for U.S. Senate and is instead running for U.S. House in the fifth district - the... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections addresses multiple unexpected deaths Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The department of public safety and corrections is addressing a series of unexpected deaths at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish. Chief of Operations Seth Smith says of the 47 deaths at Elayn Hunt in 2025, 18 were unexpected. "11 were determined to... Read More.

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Delta Utilities launches “DU Cares” customer assistance program in partnership with United Way of Southeast Louisiana

Northeast Louisiana begins recovery in aftermath of last week’s ice storm

Louisiana state lawmaker Michael Bayham files bill to make AI deepfake images involving child exploitation illegal

Candidates abound as race for Louisiana District 5 U.S. House seat ramps up

Grandmother arrested in connection with housefire in Shreveport that killed her two granddaughters

Early polling finds Julia Letlow ahead of Bill Cassidy in upcoming Republican primary

SNAP recipients in eight central and north Louisiana parishes to receive additional benefits due to recent ice storm

LDWF is stocking ponds throughout the state with Rainbow Trout as part of its “Get Out & Fish!” program

Blake Miguez pivots from U.S. Senate campaign to run for vacant U.S. House fifth District seat

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections addresses multiple unexpected deaths Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish

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