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Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy to face stiff competition from Republican and Democrat candidates alike in 2026

Wednesday, July 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

Bill Cassidy may be in for the fight of his political life next April with two prominent Republicans running against him for the party’s nomination in the state’s newly closed primary election. But Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius Lanus says if Cassidy survives,... Read More.

University of Louisiana at Monroe receives final state funding to complete renovation of Sugar Hall

Wednesday, July 9 by Louisiana Radio Network

ULM has received the final nine million dollars in state funding required to complete the renovation of its Sugar Hall. Sugar Hall was opened in 1971 to house ULM’s College of Pharmacy before moving to the Bienville Campus in 2005. President Dr. Carrie Castille... Read More.

Four candidates emerge in upcoming New Orleans mayoral race as qualifying begins

Tuesday, July 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Qualifying begins today for the October 11th election and the biggest race in the state is the mayor’s race in New Orleans. Current mayor LaToya Cantrell is term limited and cannot seek a third term. UNO pollster Ed Chervenak expects several candidates will sign... Read More.

Stabbed St. Gabriel officer under investigation for corruption with suspected killer

Tuesday, July 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

St. Gabriel police captain Devin Boutte was found stabbed to death in his home Sunday morning. Authorities report the officer had an on-and-off domestic relationship with the suspect and was under investigation for corruption. 25-year-old Warren Mitchell III admitted to stabbing Boutte multiple times.... Read More.

United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts after massive flash flooding in Texas

Tuesday, July 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The United Cajun Navy is in Texas helping with the search and rescue operation in the Texas Hill Country, where more than 100 people have been killed in flash floods. So far, United Cajun Navy searchers have found 11 bodies. Vice President Brian Trascher... Read More.

Invasive Asian needle ant, native to Japan and China, detected in East Baton Rouge Parish

Tuesday, July 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

An invasive species of ants not native to the U.S. has been detected in Louisiana. A colony of the Asian needle ant was detected in East Baton Rouge Parish last month. Aaron Ashbrook, an entomology professor at LSU, says as the name implies, the... Read More.

La Tech senior saved 14 campers during flooding in Texas

Monday, July 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Louisiana Tech is being hailed a hero after helping lead 14 young campers to safety during deadly flash floods in central Texas. student Emma Foltz, a counselor at Camp Mystic near Kerrville, acted quickly as rising waters flooded cabins early Friday. La Tech... Read More.

President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill, Senator Cassidy discuss impact

Monday, July 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill on the Fourth of July. So when will people start seeing effects? Senator Bill Cassidy says that for some Louisiana taxpayers, will feel it right away. “This tax season, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime... Read More.

1 dead, 5 injured in Natchitoches shooting

Monday, July 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Crime continues to plague Natchitoches, with a deadly mass shooting happening early yesterday morning. “As officers arrived, they located six victims, five of which were (taken to) the hospital,” says Natchitoches Police Sgt. John Greely, “and unfortunately the other victim was pronounced deceased.” The man who... Read More.

U.S. Department of Education withholding $7B from public schools

Monday, July 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana public schools are waiting for more information after the U.S. Department of Education told individual states it’s withholding nearly $7 billion in education grants. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, Michael Faulk, says schools were planning to use this money... Read More.

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Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy to face stiff competition from Republican and Democrat candidates alike in 2026

University of Louisiana at Monroe receives final state funding to complete renovation of Sugar Hall

Four candidates emerge in upcoming New Orleans mayoral race as qualifying begins

Stabbed St. Gabriel officer under investigation for corruption with suspected killer

United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts after massive flash flooding in Texas

Invasive Asian needle ant, native to Japan and China, detected in East Baton Rouge Parish

La Tech senior saved 14 campers during flooding in Texas

President Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill, Senator Cassidy discuss impact

1 dead, 5 injured in Natchitoches shooting

U.S. Department of Education withholding $7B from public schools

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