State News

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru named University of Louisiana at Lafayette interim president

Thursday, November 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a new interim president. Jamie Hebert is stepping down, and the UL System Board has appointed Ramesh Kolluru as the new interim president while a search for a permanent takes place. This year the school has eliminated... Read More.

Paul Skenes wins National League Cy Young Award, becoming first former LSU pitcher to accomplish feat

Thursday, November 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is the first former LSU pitcher to win a Cy Young Award, winning it for the National League. Skenes led Major League Baseball with a 1.97 ERA and had 216 strikeouts. Skenes, who was recruited as a catcher coming... Read More.

Former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder indicted for alleged theft of ancient artifact

Thursday, November 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

The former Louisiana House speaker is indicted in connection with the disappearance of a rare state artifact. A Baton Rouge grand jury indicted Clay Schexnayder on a charge of felony theft greater than $25,000 in the disappearance of an ancient cypress board. Tyler Bridges... Read More.

Conflicting reports arise concerning timeline of former LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s firing

Thursday, November 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

In Brian Kelly's lawsuit against LSU, it claims that Monday was the first time the former Tigers coach was told the school was seeking to fire him for cause. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne says sources close to the situation tell him that's... Read More.

ASCE releases report card for Louisiana’s infrastructure

Thursday, November 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

The American Society of Civil Engineers is out with its quadrennial report card for Louisiana's infrastructure. Grading ten metrics, it gives Louisiana an overall grade of a C-, which is just below the national grade of a C. Report Card Chairman Kirk Lowery says... Read More.

Louisiana State Bond Commission approves $125 million loan to City of New Orleans

Wednesday, November 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The State Bond Commission has approved the City of New Orleans' request to secure a $125 million loan to cover payroll costs into next January. The city must have a dedicated fund for the loan, and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack will oversee... Read More.

Louisiana K-3 students are continuing to improve reading skills, according to LDOE

Wednesday, November 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Kindergarten through third grade students are again showing improvement in reading proficiency. The Louisiana Department of Education released the fall results from the beginning of year literacy screener today showing 50% of K-3 students at grade level or higher. 56% met the proficiency... Read More.

Suspect in custody after car chase through Tangipahoa Parish in which a police officer was shot

Wednesday, November 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two law enforcement officers and the suspect are injured in a shooting in Tangipahoa Parish early this morning. State Police say a Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's deputy pulled a driver over on U.S. 51, but the driver sped off and led officers from several agencies... Read More.

Current betting odds list Nick Saban as 2-1 favorite to be LSU’s next head coach

Wednesday, November 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

According to online Sportsbook, BetOnline, Nick Saban is the favorite to be the next head coach at LSU. His odds are 2-1. Josh Barton with BetOnline says when they first started taking bets on who will be the next head coach at LSU, Saban... Read More.

LSU football head coaching search could be negatively impacted by Brian Kelly’s pending lawsuit

Wednesday, November 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Brian Kelly's lawsuit against LSU could potentially hurt its head coaching search. ESPN Baton Rouge Radio's Matt Moscona appeared on the Moon Griffon show and says LSU has notified potential coaches and their representatives about the upcoming lawsuit. "What I was told is that, LSU... Read More.

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Dr. Ramesh Kolluru named University of Louisiana at Lafayette interim president

Paul Skenes wins National League Cy Young Award, becoming first former LSU pitcher to accomplish feat

Former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder indicted for alleged theft of ancient artifact

Conflicting reports arise concerning timeline of former LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s firing

ASCE releases report card for Louisiana’s infrastructure

Louisiana State Bond Commission approves $125 million loan to City of New Orleans

Louisiana K-3 students are continuing to improve reading skills, according to LDOE

Suspect in custody after car chase through Tangipahoa Parish in which a police officer was shot

LSU football head coaching search could be negatively impacted by Brian Kelly’s pending lawsuit

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