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Louisiana Voter Registration Week begins today

Monday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Secretary of State Nancy Landry is promoting Voter Registration Week this week. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State office says this there are events throughout the state this week. “This is a week that we do events across the state. Our registrars of voters... Read More.

20 years later: In the aftermath of Katrina, New Orleans managed to find hope in spite of tragedy

Monday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana. And while that storm certainly changed many facets of the state forever, the state is largely the same as it once was. Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer of Leaders for a... Read More.

Beginning today, residents living in the 318 area code region must dial 10-digits when calling another 318 phone number

Monday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting today, residents living in the 318 area code will have to dial 318, plus the seven other numbers when making a call to an existing 318 phone number. It’s because a new 457 area code will begin next September. Public Service Commissioner Foster... Read More.

Firefighters remain on scene of chemical plant explosion in Tangipahoa Parish

Sunday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Authorities gave an update Saturday morning on the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland, in Tangipahoa Parish. It happened shortly before 1:00 Friday afternoon at the lubricant manufacturing facility that employs more than 400 people. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said it remains a very active... Read More.

Undocumented immigrant arrested in connection with the DWI death of a teenage boy in Livingston Parish

Sunday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tragedy in Livingston Parish as a teenage boy is killed while riding his bike in his subdivision. Sheriff Jason Ard says the driver who hit the boy was very drunk. “The young man was on his bicycle, hit by a driver. We later were able... Read More.

Lake Charles man arrested after attempting to kidnap a 15-year-old girl at a bus stop

Sunday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

A close call for a 15-year-old Lake Charles girl, as she escapes a would-be kidnapper at a bus stop. Lake Charles Police Lieutenant Brenda Treadway says it happened at around 6:30 yesterday morning. “A gentleman arrived at her location, rolled down the window, and asked... Read More.

Saturday’s Nicholls State vs. Incarnate Word Week Zero football game to be showcased nationally on ESPN2

Sunday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Nicholls State football team will host one of its biggest games in Thibodeaux ever tomorrow. The Colonels face the fourth-ranked Incarnate Word Cardinals, and the game will be nationally televised on ESPN2. Athletic director Jonathan Terrell says the team was excited when it... Read More.

LSU is happy about move to 9-game SEC schedule

Sunday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Southeastern Conference announces that starting in 2026, the league will have a nine-game conference schedule in football. The SEC has been playing eight conference games since 1992. LSU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry says a ninth conference game will help generate... Read More.

“Beef Bandit” behind bars; Livingston Parish authorities arrest man concealing stolen packs of meat in his pants

Thursday, August 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Where’s the beef? It was in his pants! That’s what the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is saying when they arrested 57-year-old Michael Ardoin after finding hundreds of dollars’ worth of stolen meat products on him. Sheriff Jason Ard says Ardoin stole lean hamburger meat... Read More.

Louisiana Shrimp Association demands action as Walmart recalls radioactive frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia

Thursday, August 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Walmart is recalling frozen shrimp after the USDA issued a warning about possible radioactive contamination. Federal investigators say the contaminated shrimp is from an Indonesian firm and it was sold at Walmart stores in 13 states. Louisiana Shrimp Association president Acy Cooper is not... Read More.

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Louisiana Voter Registration Week begins today

20 years later: In the aftermath of Katrina, New Orleans managed to find hope in spite of tragedy

Beginning today, residents living in the 318 area code region must dial 10-digits when calling another 318 phone number

Firefighters remain on scene of chemical plant explosion in Tangipahoa Parish

Undocumented immigrant arrested in connection with the DWI death of a teenage boy in Livingston Parish

Lake Charles man arrested after attempting to kidnap a 15-year-old girl at a bus stop

Saturday’s Nicholls State vs. Incarnate Word Week Zero football game to be showcased nationally on ESPN2

LSU is happy about move to 9-game SEC schedule

“Beef Bandit” behind bars; Livingston Parish authorities arrest man concealing stolen packs of meat in his pants

Louisiana Shrimp Association demands action as Walmart recalls radioactive frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia

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