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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple touts positive impact of statewide property insurance reform

Tuesday, March 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says property insurance reforms in Louisiana are working. Temple says since the legislature passed his package of property insurance reform bills last year, rates are starting to trend in the right direction. “We’ve had insurance companies file for rate decreases for...

Legendary high school football coach Franklin dies at 89

Monday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

A legendary North Louisiana high school football coach has passed away. Alton Franklin, affectionately known as “Red,” passed away over the weekend at the age of 89. Franklin was the head football coach at Haynesville High School for 35 years, winning 11 state championships along the...

Former Louisiana First Lady Alice Foster died at 84

Monday, March 10 by Louisiana Radio Network

Former Louisiana First Lady Alice Foster passed away last Thursday at her historic home, Oaklawn Manor, in St. Mary Parish. She was the wife of former Governor Murphy “Mike” Foster for 40 years until his passing in 2020. Former Press Secretary for Governor Foster,...

BRPD: SU student died of repeated punches to chest during hazing ritual

Friday, March 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Baton Rouge Police gave an update on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. The 20-year-old junior, who was a member of the school’s famed Human Jukebox marching band and a mechanical engineering major, died in a hazing ritual on February 27th. BRPD Chief Thomas...

Doyline couple arrested on 72 counts of Aggrivated Animal Cruelty

Friday, March 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Doyline couple faces 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after deputies linked them to the abandonment of over 12 dogs on a rural road. 68-year-old Alan Crowley and 58-year-old Kimberly Crowley were arrested at their mobile home, where authorities found approximately 60 more...

In a surprise move LSU hires former All-American Kyle Williams as D-Line coach

Friday, March 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

It was a gut punch last week when it became public that Bo Davis, one of the most highly respected defensive line coaches in the country, was leaving LSU after one season to be the d-line coach with the Saints. LSU conducted an extensive search...

Louisiana native wins Best Vegan Ice Cream Shop in the US in Portland

Friday, March 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

An LSU grad from Lafayette who owns an ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized as having the best Vegan Ice cream shop in the United States by Veg News. Kate Williams says it was a surprise and an honor. “Oh, it was...

Major expansion coming to Plaquemines liquified natural gas facility

Friday, March 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Venture Global has announced it will invest an additional $18 billion to expand its liquefied natural gas facility south of New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish. Venture CEO Mike Sabel...

GOP state senators to propose banning fluoride in drinking water

Thursday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two Republican state senators will be introducing a bill in the upcoming legislative session that would ban the use of fluoride in drinking water throughout the state. It’s being introduced by Mike Fesi of Houma and Patrick McMath of Covington. McMath says with nearly every toothpaste...

Two teenagers killed in Tuesday’s shooting at Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco Concert have been identified

Thursday, March 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

The two teenagers killed in Tuesday’s mass shooting at a Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou have been identified. Lafayette Renaissance Charter High says Alaya Christian was one of two teens fatally shot when a gunman began firing bullets during an outdoor concert on Fat Tuesday. Lafayette...

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple touts positive impact of statewide property insurance reform

Legendary high school football coach Franklin dies at 89

Former Louisiana First Lady Alice Foster died at 84

BRPD: SU student died of repeated punches to chest during hazing ritual

Doyline couple arrested on 72 counts of Aggrivated Animal Cruelty

In a surprise move LSU hires former All-American Kyle Williams as D-Line coach

Louisiana native wins Best Vegan Ice Cream Shop in the US in Portland

Major expansion coming to Plaquemines liquified natural gas facility

GOP state senators to propose banning fluoride in drinking water

Two teenagers killed in Tuesday’s shooting at Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco Concert have been identified

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