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According to state auditor, most Louisiana school districts can afford teacher stipends

Thursday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack has reviewed the financials of the state's public school districts, and he says most of them have the funds to support Governor Landry's plan to cover the cost of a $2,000 stipend for teachers and a $1,000 stipend for... Read More.

Franklin Parish High School four-star running back Trey Martin commits to LSU

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Franklin Parish four-star running back Trey Martin will be a Tiger. Martin is the state's top back in the 2027 class and is ranked as the No. 14 tailback in the nation by 247Sports. Franklin Parish football coach Adrian Burnette says having Martin in... Read More.

Franklinton woman originally from Australia indicted for illegal voting and false claim to citizenship

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 51-year-old Australian woman is facing up to five years in prison for allegedly illegally voting in the 2022 and 2024 federal elections. Denise Nataly Migliore is a legal permanent resident of Franklinton who allegedly registered to vote despite not being a U.S. citizen.... Read More.

Tropical Storm Arthur expected to bring flash flooding, heavy rainfall to south and central Louisiana

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tropical Storm Arthur, located off the Texas coast, is expected to bring flash flooding conditions to south and central Louisiana. The system was upgraded to a tropical storm this morning with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. Andy Tingler with the National Weather... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes proposed peace deal between U.S. and Iran

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy is speaking out against the proposed deal with Iran to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Cassidy says if it goes through, the deal makes the entire U.S.-led operation in vain. "If the initial goals were to make sure... Read More.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan raises concerns from public school districts

Wednesday, June 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

State lawmakers heard from school districts yesterday who are concerned about Governor Landry's plan for a $2,000 teacher stipend. Landry proposes using $168 million originally allocated for district operations to prevent teachers from taking a pay cut. Caldwell Parish School Board president Gary Cassels... Read More.

Cam Jordan returning for final season in New Orleans

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Cameron Jordan will return for a 16th season as a Saint. After meeting with the front office today, Jordan signed a one-year, incentive-heavy deal with New Orleans. Sideline reporter Jeff Nowak told WWL First News with Tommy Tucker that bringing back the three-time All-Pro... Read More.

10 arrested in St. Mary Parish Jail contraband case, including corrections deputy Earnest Ladday

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

A sting operation results in the arrests of 10 people, including a St. Mary Parish corrections deputy. Sheriff Gary Driskell says investigators launched "Operation Bear Trap" after getting information that 49-year-old Earnest Ladday was bringing contraband into the jail and giving it to certain... Read More.

Louisiana SNAP recipients now receive bonuses for buying fresh produce with EBT cards at Walmart locations

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

SNAP recipients can now earn bonus benefits when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables with their EBT cards at Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says it's part of the Louisiana Carrot Initiative. "We invented the program, basically, to create... Read More.

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, spotlighting mistreatment of senior citizens

Tuesday, June 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's Elder Abuse Awareness month, and Louisiana Elderly Protective Services is reminding you to look for signs of elder abuse. Program Manager Ebony Thomas-Phillips says abuse includes physical, sexual, financial, medical and even caretaker abuse. "In a way that they're not cared for; Those obvious... Read More.

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According to state auditor, most Louisiana school districts can afford teacher stipends

Franklin Parish High School four-star running back Trey Martin commits to LSU

Franklinton woman originally from Australia indicted for illegal voting and false claim to citizenship

Tropical Storm Arthur expected to bring flash flooding, heavy rainfall to south and central Louisiana

Senator Bill Cassidy criticizes proposed peace deal between U.S. and Iran

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan raises concerns from public school districts

Cam Jordan returning for final season in New Orleans

10 arrested in St. Mary Parish Jail contraband case, including corrections deputy Earnest Ladday

Louisiana SNAP recipients now receive bonuses for buying fresh produce with EBT cards at Walmart locations

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, spotlighting mistreatment of senior citizens

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