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2026 select key election races in Louisiana will change from open primaries to closed primaries

Tuesday, January 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

When you vote in the primary election this year, you won't be able to choose from all candidates in all races. That's because federal offices, the State Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and BESE races have moved to closed primaries. Steven Procopio, the... Read More.

LSU football loads up quarterback room, retains running back Caden Durham

Tuesday, January 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Lane Kiffin is off to a hot start as the head coach at LSU. Yesterday, Kiffin landed a commitment from redshirt sophomore Sam Leavitt of Arizona State, who's the top-rated quarterback in the transfer portal. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says Leavitt is... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments regarding Louisiana coastal lawsuits against oil and gas companies

Tuesday, January 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday over lawsuits filed by coastal parishes against oil and gas companies for damages to the coastline caused by drilling. Chevron argued that those cases belong in federal court, citing federal contracts. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says... Read More.

Helena Moreno sworn in as 63rd mayor of New Orleans by former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

After eight years, the people of New Orleans have some new terminology to get used to - "Mayor Moreno." Helena Moreno was sworn in this morning as the 63rd mayor of the City of New Orleans. In her inaugural address, Mayor Moreno says today... Read More.

Kiffin gets his man: Former Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt commits to LSU

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The No.1-rated QB in the transfer portal, Sam Leavitt, has committed to LSU after a lengthy visit to Baton Rouge last week that was followed up by Kiffin visiting him in Tennessee. Leavitt led Arizona State to a Big 12 Championship and a College... Read More.

Helena Moreno set to be sworn in today as new mayor of New Orleans

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's a new day in New Orleans today as former TV reporter, state lawmaker and city councilwoman Helena Moreno is sworn in as the new mayor of New Orleans. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says Moreno faces challenges right away, including a $222... Read More.

LSU Health Shreveport’s Dr. Oren Rom comments on new federal nutrition guidelines

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

We're getting more reaction to the new federal nutrition guidelines released last week. Dr. Oren Rom, the senior associate dean of basic and translational science at LSU Health Shreveport, says his big takeaway from the new guidelines is how simple they are, going from... Read More.

Women’s Basketball: LSU Lady Tigers take down No. 2 Texas, 70-65

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's a win for the LSU women's basketball team that could make its two-game losing streak a distant memory. The 12th-ranked Lady Tigers beat the second-ranked Texas Lady Longhorns at the PMAC yesterday afternoon, 70-65. After the game, Head Coach Kim Mulkey said the... Read More.

On this date two years ago, Jeff Landry took office as Louisiana’s 57th governor

Thursday, January 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Today marks the two-year anniversary of when Jeff Landry was sworn in as the state's 57th governor. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry's biggest accomplishment was the tax reform legislation he urged legislators to approve in 2024. "The changes he made to our tax system... Read More.

Construction begins on $39 million project to replace LA 544 (Tech Drive) overpass over I-20 in Ruston

Thursday, January 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Work is underway to replace the LA 544 bridge (Tech Drive) over I-20 in Ruston. State transportation officials say the bridge was originally built in 1963 and has outlived its usefulness. Erin Buchanan with DOTD says the overpass replacement is not the only component... Read More.

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2026 select key election races in Louisiana will change from open primaries to closed primaries

LSU football loads up quarterback room, retains running back Caden Durham

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments regarding Louisiana coastal lawsuits against oil and gas companies

Helena Moreno sworn in as 63rd mayor of New Orleans by former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

Kiffin gets his man: Former Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt commits to LSU

Helena Moreno set to be sworn in today as new mayor of New Orleans

LSU Health Shreveport’s Dr. Oren Rom comments on new federal nutrition guidelines

Women’s Basketball: LSU Lady Tigers take down No. 2 Texas, 70-65

On this date two years ago, Jeff Landry took office as Louisiana’s 57th governor

Construction begins on $39 million project to replace LA 544 (Tech Drive) overpass over I-20 in Ruston

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