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Northwest High three-star cornerback commits to LSU

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Tigers kept three-star Northwest High School cornerback Markez Davis in the boot. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound prospect announced his commitment to LSU yesterday. Northwest Head Coach Chris Edwards said he's been a game-changer for the Raiders. "He's been exclusively a wide receiver for the first... Read More.

Effective August 1st, new law will require Louisiana correctional facilities to notify public when a violent criminal is inadvertently released

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting August 1st, prisons, jails and other correctional facilities will be required to notify the public whenever a violent inmate is inadvertently let out. That's due to a new law Governor Landry signed last month that was authored by New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry,... Read More.

Today marks 30th anniversary of Warren Morris’ walk-off homerun to win LSU baseball’s third national championship

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Today is the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic moments in LSU baseball and College World Series history. In the 1996 College World Series championship against Miami, the Tigers were down 8-7, with two outs and a runner on third, when second... Read More.

Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office seeking poll commissioners for remainder of 2026 election cycle

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you need some extra cash this summer or this fall, why not volunteer to be a poll commissioner? The Secretary of State's Office needs poll commissioners for the June 27th runoff election and the November 3rd general election. Secretary Nancy Landry says poll... Read More.

New chronic wasting disease management zones approved by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has approved new chronic wasting disease (CWD) management zones as a result of legislation approved in the recently completed legislative session. LDWF's deer program manager Jonathan Bordelon says the size of the four zones has been reduced. "The CWD... Read More.

Gary Crockett, Jamie Davis poised to face off in U.S. Senate Democratic runoff

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

While the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are dominating the airwaves in the run-up to the runoff, both in terms of advertising and in headlines, there's also a runoff for the Democratic nomination as well. Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett will square off on... Read More.

Despite low rankings in Agenda for Children report, Louisiana is improving in childhood education

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The latest Kids Count Data Book shows that Louisiana still has plenty of room for improvement when it comes to the well-being of its children. The 2026 report ranks Louisiana 48th overall. Theresa Falgoust, the chief data and impact officer for the Agenda for... Read More.

Excitement builds as the University of New Orleans prepares for assimilation into LSU system

Monday, June 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The University of New Orleans is switching gears as it prepares to transition to the LSU system on July 1st. Interim Chancellor Jeanette Weiland says the university wouldn't have survived without the $20 million cash infusion from the state of Louisiana, but now they're... Read More.

Woman murdered in a Hammond gas station was an unintended victim of a targeted shooting, according to authorities

Friday, June 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

A manhunt is underway for at least two people who shot an innocent woman to death inside a vehicle at a Hammond gas station early yesterday morning. Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said while one car was at a gas pump, another car pulled... Read More.

Recent rediscovery of New World screwworm leads to increase in beef prices

Friday, June 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The New World screwworm has been found in the United States for the first time in nearly 60 years. It's a flesh-easting parasite that can kill animals including livestock. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the deadly bug was found in a calf in Texas,... Read More.

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Northwest High three-star cornerback commits to LSU

Effective August 1st, new law will require Louisiana correctional facilities to notify public when a violent criminal is inadvertently released

Today marks 30th anniversary of Warren Morris’ walk-off homerun to win LSU baseball’s third national championship

Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office seeking poll commissioners for remainder of 2026 election cycle

New chronic wasting disease management zones approved by Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission

Gary Crockett, Jamie Davis poised to face off in U.S. Senate Democratic runoff

Despite low rankings in Agenda for Children report, Louisiana is improving in childhood education

Excitement builds as the University of New Orleans prepares for assimilation into LSU system

Woman murdered in a Hammond gas station was an unintended victim of a targeted shooting, according to authorities

Recent rediscovery of New World screwworm leads to increase in beef prices

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