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Number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in Louisiana now up to 100

Friday, July 31 by Louisiana Radio Network

A grim milestone in Louisiana's cyclosporiasis outbreak as the state has now confirmed 100 cases of people infected with the parasite that causes explosive diarrhea. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says that's considerably more than the state usually sees in the first seven months of... Read More.

2026 New Orleans ParaCon, being held July 31-August 2, allows enthusiasts to explore the paranormal

Friday, July 31 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you're looking for something to do this weekend and you're into the paranormal, may we suggest ParaCon in New Orleans' French Quarter? Event Producer Jennifer Talley says it takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel today through Sunday. "It's a collection, an opportunity for... Read More.

Beginning Saturday, Louisiana WIC participants will be able to utilize new EBT cards

Friday, July 31 by Louisiana Radio Network

Participants in the Louisiana Women, Infants and Children program may begin using their new EBT cards tomorrow. Leslie Lewis, the nutrition operations manager at the Louisiana Department of Health, says these cards are different from the old cards that had to have benefits loaded... Read More.

Remains of Cameron Parish U.S. Navy seaman killed during 1941 Pearl Harbor attack returned to Lake Charles

Friday, July 31 by Louisiana Radio Network

More than 85 years after he was killed at Pearl Harbor, a Cameron Parish Navy seaman is coming home, and his funeral service will be in Lake Charles Saturday. Louisiana Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says using anthropological and mitochondrial DNA analysis, the Defense... Read More.

Delcambre fisherman wins free beer for a year after reeling in a tagged redfish at CCA Louisiana STAR tournament

Thursday, July 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

A fisherman in Vermilion Parish won free beer for a year after catching a tagged redfish during the CCA Louisiana STAR tournament. The statewide tournament tags and releases redfish along the Louisiana coast with prizes from T-shirts to new trucks and boats. Tournament director... Read More.

Saints Report: Taysom Hill announces departure, DT Bryan Bresee suffers “brutal” knee injury

Thursday, July 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Saints Swiss Army Knife Taysom Hill announced he will not be returning to the black and gold in an emotional social media post yesterday. Hill spent nine years in New Orleans and became the only player in the Super Bowl era with over 1,000... Read More.

Proposed federal ban could be fatal to Louisiana THC industry

Thursday, July 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

A federal ban on THC products is set to take effect November 12th, after Congress passed legislation late last year as part of the bill that ended the six-week federal government shutdown. Joe Gerrity, the CEO of Crescent Canna and the president of the... Read More.

Louisiana ranks No.1 in the nation in year-over-year construction job growth by percentage

Thursday, July 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Construction jobs are booming in Louisiana - so much so that the Associated General Contractors of America ranks Louisiana as No. 1 in the nation in year-over-year construction job growth by percentage and No. 3 in the nation in number of new construction jobs.... Read More.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center study demonstrates effectiveness of THC, CBD in combating dementia-related agitation

Thursday, July 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

New research has found that the combination of CBD and THC significantly reduces agitation for people with dementia who are at the end of their lives. Dr. Jeff Keller of LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center is one of the principal investigators of the clinical... Read More.

Louisiana Association of Educators notes that school support staffs may not receive stipends this year

Thursday, July 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Certain school support staff, including counselors, therapists and nurses, might not be getting stipends this year. This, according to information from the State Department of Education. That's setting off alarm bells among unions representing those employees. D'Shay Oaks, the president of the Louisiana Association... Read More.

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Number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in Louisiana now up to 100

2026 New Orleans ParaCon, being held July 31-August 2, allows enthusiasts to explore the paranormal

Beginning Saturday, Louisiana WIC participants will be able to utilize new EBT cards

Remains of Cameron Parish U.S. Navy seaman killed during 1941 Pearl Harbor attack returned to Lake Charles

Delcambre fisherman wins free beer for a year after reeling in a tagged redfish at CCA Louisiana STAR tournament

Saints Report: Taysom Hill announces departure, DT Bryan Bresee suffers “brutal” knee injury

Proposed federal ban could be fatal to Louisiana THC industry

Louisiana ranks No.1 in the nation in year-over-year construction job growth by percentage

Pennington Biomedical Research Center study demonstrates effectiveness of THC, CBD in combating dementia-related agitation

Louisiana Association of Educators notes that school support staffs may not receive stipends this year

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