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Louisiana House of Representatives approves action to make Daylight Saving Time permanent; vote now heads to state Senate

Wednesday, July 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

What a difference four years make. In 2022, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, only to have that bill stall in the Democratic-led House. Now, four years later, the Republican-led House passed that same... Read More.

Former LSU QB Bert Jones to have No. 7 jersey retired November 14 during LSU-Texas game

Wednesday, July 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

Former LSU quarterback Bert Jones, the first All-American signal caller in LSU history, will have his No. 7 jersey retired in Death Valley November 14 during the Texas game. Jones is an LSU Athletics and Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer, but he says this... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Health confirms 36 cases of cyclosporiasis

Wednesday, July 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported 36 in-state cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection causing explosive diarrhea. Louisiana is just one of 30 states that have reported cases of the infection. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says the CDC and FDA are working... Read More.

LDWF sets new limits regarding standards for crappie, black bass fishing in portions of Atchafalaya Basin

Wednesday, July 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new law going into effect August 1st sets a minimum length limit of 12 inches and a daily creel limit of five for black bass and a minimum length of eight inches and a 25-fish daily limit for crappie in portions of the... Read More.

Number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana tops 2 million for first time ever

Wednesday, July 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

The number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana has topped 2.01 million for the first time in state history. That's according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Adam Knapp, the CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says it's a major milestone, driven largely... Read More.

Heroic efforts of St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Deputies save passengers in submerged vehicle

Tuesday, July 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office Deputies rescued four people from a car that crashed into a canal off of I-10 early Monday morning. Sheriff Mike Tregre says the deputies were nearby for another crash and were directed to the partially submerged vehicle. "They... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry downplays New Orleans’ economic importance to state

Tuesday, July 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

In the latest back and forth between state leaders and the city of New Orleans, Governor Jeff Landry says the Crescent City is no longer a key to the success of Louisiana. Landry says New Orleans is not the economic driver it once was. "Used... Read More.

Teachers in Richland Parish are receiving huge bonuses due to tax revenues tied to Meta data center construction

Tuesday, July 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

The under-construction Meta data center in Richland Parish is paying dividends for teachers in a huge way - literally. The increased tax revenues from the project have led to teachers receiving a bonus this year of up to - listen to this number -... Read More.

Authorities continue search for remains of teenager in Baton Rouge Landfill

Tuesday, July 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

The search for the remains of a 15-year-old Baton Rouge boy is underway at the Baton Rouge North Landfill. Baton Rouge Police say 51-year-old Maurice Parms beat Je'Derrius Minnieweather to death and dumped his body in a trash can that was picked up during... Read More.

New LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center study demonstrates benefits of metabolic bariatric surgery in younger patients

Tuesday, July 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new study from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center shows that bariatric surgery is not only safe and effective in helping morbidly obese people lose weight, but it's also effective in improving obesity-related health conditions. Dr. Philip Schauer, who led the study, says the... Read More.

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Louisiana House of Representatives approves action to make Daylight Saving Time permanent; vote now heads to state Senate

Former LSU QB Bert Jones to have No. 7 jersey retired November 14 during LSU-Texas game

Louisiana Department of Health confirms 36 cases of cyclosporiasis

LDWF sets new limits regarding standards for crappie, black bass fishing in portions of Atchafalaya Basin

Number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana tops 2 million for first time ever

Heroic efforts of St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Deputies save passengers in submerged vehicle

Governor Jeff Landry downplays New Orleans’ economic importance to state

Teachers in Richland Parish are receiving huge bonuses due to tax revenues tied to Meta data center construction

Authorities continue search for remains of teenager in Baton Rouge Landfill

New LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center study demonstrates benefits of metabolic bariatric surgery in younger patients

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