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Louisiana average combined state and local sales tax rate highest in the nation, according to Tax Foundation report

Monday, January 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

If it seems like you're forking over a lot of money in sales taxes, you're right. In fact, the Tax Foundation says Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the country at just over 10%. Policy Analyst Janelle... Read More.

LSU adds its final piece to the portal puzzle by getting Seaton to sign

Saturday, January 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Good things happen to people who wait. It took a little longer than many expected after offensive tackle Jordan Seaton had a successful visit to the LSU campus last weekend that included a trip to the governor's mansion and visit with Governor Jeff Landry. Finally... Read More.

North and central Louisiana bracing for an ice storm

Friday, January 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Are you ready for the ice storm of 2026? State Climatologist Jay Grymes says the icy conditions will begin to develop Friday night. "Rain and the coldest of the air, where we start to see freezing problems in northwest Louisiana will begin Friday night and everything... Read More.

St. Landry Parish Council debates constitutionality of Louisiana law banning cockfighting

Thursday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The St. Landry Parish Council is making a formal request to Attorney General Liz Murrill for her opinion on whether the state's law banning cockfighting is unconstitutional. It comes as several in the parish are pushing to make it legal there once again. Nadea... Read More.

Congressman Troy Carter supports bill to add mental health, suicide prevention information to high school student IDs

Thursday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Congressman Troy Carter is among the sponsors of a bipartisan bill that would require all middle school and high school student IDs and websites to include mental health and suicide prevention information. The New Orleans Democrat says the information could be a lifesaver for... Read More.

Louisiana Fifth District seat up for grabs as Julia Letlow announces intention to challenge Bill Cassidy

Thursday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Now that Julia Letlow will be vacating her District 5 seat to challenge Bill Cassidy for his U.S. Senate seat, the race is on for her successor. Greg Hilburn, a Louisiana politics reporter for the USA Today Network, says this will be a wide-open... Read More.

As Louisiana braces for severe winter ice storm, DOTD makes preparations for hazardous road conditions

Thursday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

North Louisiana could be hit with a significant ice storm this weekend. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says rain will reach the state's northwestern parishes on Friday, and that rain will eventually turn to freezing rain and spread across the northern half of the state. "The... Read More.

Julia Letlow enters 2026 U.S. Senate race, looks to challenge Bill Cassidy

Wednesday, January 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has officially entered the U.S. Senate race, as she's seeking to win the seat currently occupied by fellow Republican Bill Cassidy. In her campaign announcement, Letlow says she wants to ensure a safe and strong nation for our children. "I'm Julia... Read More.

Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals hears arguments over Ten Commandments in Louisiana and Texas public schools

Wednesday, January 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

All 17 judges in the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals heard oral arguments yesterday afternoon on Louisiana's Ten Commandments law, as well as a nearly identical law out of Texas. Louisiana's law requires posters of the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every... Read More.

Louisiana Office of Tourism announces “Year of Outdoors” campaign to highlight the state’s natural beauty and recreational options

Wednesday, January 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

2026 is the "Year of Outdoors" in Louisiana. It's a year-long initiative to invite both residents and visitors to either discover or rediscover the natural beauty and the scores of recreational opportunities the state has to offer. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says as part... Read More.

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Louisiana average combined state and local sales tax rate highest in the nation, according to Tax Foundation report

LSU adds its final piece to the portal puzzle by getting Seaton to sign

North and central Louisiana bracing for an ice storm

St. Landry Parish Council debates constitutionality of Louisiana law banning cockfighting

Congressman Troy Carter supports bill to add mental health, suicide prevention information to high school student IDs

Louisiana Fifth District seat up for grabs as Julia Letlow announces intention to challenge Bill Cassidy

As Louisiana braces for severe winter ice storm, DOTD makes preparations for hazardous road conditions

Julia Letlow enters 2026 U.S. Senate race, looks to challenge Bill Cassidy

Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals hears arguments over Ten Commandments in Louisiana and Texas public schools

Louisiana Office of Tourism announces “Year of Outdoors” campaign to highlight the state’s natural beauty and recreational options

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