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Avoyelles Parish residents begin recovery efforts in wake of historic rainfall event

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

The historic rain event on June 18th may be long gone in Avoyelles Parish, but the painstaking task of recovery is just getting underway. Joey Frank, the director of the Avoyelles Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says many people in the... Read More.

Fleming campaign proud of their effort in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

So, what is next for John Fleming following his loss to Julia Letlow in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary runoff? LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says the 74-year-old Fleming will continue working as State Treasurer and will likely seek re-election next year. "He... Read More.

Landry’s teacher stipend plan to move forward after judge disqualifies law firm

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Baton Rouge judge is allowing Governor Landry's plan to fund a $2,000 teacher stipend to move forward. Judge Chip Moore lifted the temporary restraining order he set after disqualifying the law firm representing the plaintiffs. Education reporter for the Advocate, Patrick Wall, said... Read More.

Baton Rouge officials partner with FBI in landfill search for remains of missing 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Baton Rouge officials are partnering with the FBI to recover the remains of missing 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, believed to be in the Baton Rouge North Landfill. Police Chief T.J. Morse says it is an active solid waste landfill covering over 400 acres that receives... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry vetoes 78 projects, slashing over $12 million from state budget

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry vetoed 78 projects from three budget bills, slashing more than $12 million from the state's budget in the process. Melinda Deslatte with the Public Affairs Research Council says her organization's concerns about these projects are not about the projects themselves, but rather... Read More.

LSU Health Shreveport Professor awarded grant to study heat illness in high school student-athletes

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU Health Shreveport Associate Professor Dr. Cory Coehoorn received a grant of over $200,000 to research heat-related illness in high school athletes. The study will work with around 100 football players around the state. Coehoorn says the goal is to use AI and machine... Read More.

Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis advance to the November general election

Sunday, June 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

U.S. Representative Julia Letlow took a major step on Saturday night to becoming the next U-S Senator for Louisiana as she won the Republican Party primary runoff in the senate race. Letlow received 57-percent of the vote to defeat State Treasurer John Fleming. "I knew... Read More.

Calvary Baptist Academy Lady Cavaliers crowned 2026 softball national champion

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, La.) softball team was named this year's national champion by MaxPreps.com. The Lady Cavaliers went 37-1 this season and earned their sixth straight state title. They become the first Louisiana high school team to be named national champions by... Read More.

June 27 U.S. Senate runoff features battle between Republicans John Fleming and Julia Letlow

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

By the end of the day tomorrow, we will know exactly who will advance to the general election for U.S. Senate. On the Republican side, a runoff that had all the makings for a runaway is now anything but. Recent polls show John Fleming... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signs executive order protecting ratepayers from absorbing AI data center electricity costs

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry signs an executive order that he says will ensure that residents and local businesses are not paying for the massive amount of energy needed to power AI data centers. Landry says the order will require data center companies to follow a... Read More.

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Avoyelles Parish residents begin recovery efforts in wake of historic rainfall event

Fleming campaign proud of their effort in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary

Landry’s teacher stipend plan to move forward after judge disqualifies law firm

Baton Rouge officials partner with FBI in landfill search for remains of missing 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather

Governor Jeff Landry vetoes 78 projects, slashing over $12 million from state budget

LSU Health Shreveport Professor awarded grant to study heat illness in high school student-athletes

Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Jamie Davis advance to the November general election

Calvary Baptist Academy Lady Cavaliers crowned 2026 softball national champion

June 27 U.S. Senate runoff features battle between Republicans John Fleming and Julia Letlow

Governor Jeff Landry signs executive order protecting ratepayers from absorbing AI data center electricity costs

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