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Woodside Energy to fund restoration of Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish will be undergoing a major restoration after sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Laura and other storms. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the project will cover more than 800 acres of forest habitat over the course of... Read More.

Negative campaigning prevalent in U.S. Senate Republican Primary runoff

Friday, June 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

The race to represent the Republican Party in the 2026 U.S. Senate election comes to an end Saturday night as the primary runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming will be decided. Negative ads have been prominent in this campaign as the two sides... Read More.

Shrine on Airline gets $30 million upgrade

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Shrine on Airline is receiving a $30 million renovation to convert the baseball stadium into a multi-use venue hosting football, soccer, concerts and more. Jefferson Parish is putting $15 million in pandemic relief funding toward the project. Executive Director of the Jefferson Parish... Read More.

Rainfall reading one step closer to becoming new official state record

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Last Thursday's torrential rainfall in Avoyelles Parish is one step closer to being an official state record. This is based on information from a person near Cottonport who's a volunteer observer with the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. "The day of event, we actually... Read More.

Baton Rouge Parish Pastor Tony Spell accuses Central Police Department of inaction, which resulted in his arrest for second-degree battery

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

East Baton Rouge Parish Pastor Tony Spell said he had a right to defend his family and church by fighting a neighbor who he claims threatened to kill and rape his family. Spell and his attorney blamed the Central Police Department for a failure... Read More.

CRAW Act seeks to reclassify crawfish processors in order to obtain uncapped work visas

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are sponsoring legislation that would reclassify those who work on crawfish farms. Congressmen Troy Carter, Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are joining forces in proposing what's known as the CRAW (Crawfish Reclassification for Agricultural Workforce) Act.... Read More.

Tulane University set to purchase, repurpose former Charity Hospital building in New Orleans

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tulane University is purchasing the former Charity Hospital building and renovating it into a national hub for bioscience discovery and medical advancements. University President Michael Fitts says they're redeveloping a building that's been dormant for more than 20 years. "We're simply taking a building that... Read More.

Rev. Tony Spell explains why he attacked his neighbors 20-year-old son

Thursday, June 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

An East Baton Rouge Parish pastor who is seen on video physical fighting the 20-year-old son of his neighbor defends his actions during a press conference in front of his church in Central. Reverend Tony Spell says he got into a fist fight with... Read More.

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith accepts plea deal, tenders resignation

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith pleaded guilty today to one count of second-degree battery for attacking a critic of his at a restaurant near Madisonville on May 29th. District Attorney Collin Sims as part of the plea deal, Smith is no longer the sheriff. "We... Read More.

State Legislature approves Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan

Wednesday, June 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

State lawmakers have approved Governor Jeff Landry's plan to reallocate $168 million from the public school operations budget to fund stipends for teachers and school support workers. But a state judge has temporarily blocked the plan from taking effect. One of the plaintiffs in... Read More.

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Woodside Energy to fund restoration of Sam Houston Jones State Park in Calcasieu Parish

Negative campaigning prevalent in U.S. Senate Republican Primary runoff

Shrine on Airline gets $30 million upgrade

Rainfall reading one step closer to becoming new official state record

Baton Rouge Parish Pastor Tony Spell accuses Central Police Department of inaction, which resulted in his arrest for second-degree battery

CRAW Act seeks to reclassify crawfish processors in order to obtain uncapped work visas

Tulane University set to purchase, repurpose former Charity Hospital building in New Orleans

Rev. Tony Spell explains why he attacked his neighbors 20-year-old son

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith accepts plea deal, tenders resignation

State Legislature approves Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan

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