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Walker Howard named starting quarterback for the UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns

Thursday, August 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

UL Lafayette has named its starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Former five-star and Lafayette’s own Walker Howard has been named the starter after beating out Daniel Beale and Lunch Winfield for the job. Head coach Michael Desormeaux said that Howard earned the job... Read More.

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, DOTD working to increase awareness of pedestrians on Louisiana roadways

Thursday, August 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Statistics show that Louisiana is a dangerous state for pedestrians. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says over the last ten years, more pedestrians have been killed in motor vehicle crashes than passengers. In fact, in 2024, 161 pedestrians were killed on Louisiana roadways –... Read More.

Public Service Commission approves Entergy’s power plan for AI data center in Richland Parish.

Wednesday, August 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

On a four to one vote, the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved Entergy Louisiana’s plan to build three natural gas powered turbine generators that will provide power to Meta’s massive data center in Richland Parish. More than a dozen people spoke out against the... Read More.

Louisiana legislators may convene in late 2025 to discuss potential redistricting of current Congressional map

Wednesday, August 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana House Speaker Phillip DeVillier has told legislators to keep their calendars open for a possible redistricting special session in late October or November. Lapoliticsweekly.com publisher Jeremy Alford says there are already constitutional questions about Louisiana’s current Congressional map and there’s also an effort... Read More.

Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office to introduce new color-coded absentee voting ballots

Wednesday, August 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you’re casting an absentee ballot, you will notice that the envelopes will look different from now on. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says besides incorporating larger print and easier to read instructions, the new envelopes will incorporate changes in election... Read More.

“Ready to go back and compete again”: Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron tells Tiger Rag Radio he wants to resume coaching career

Wednesday, August 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

He may be living the good life in Miami, but former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron says he wants to return to the sidelines. Orgeron told Tiger Rag Radio that now that his sons have started their coaching careers, he’s getting the itch... Read More.

Progress being made in containment of Backbone Fire in Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area

Wednesday, August 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

Crews are making good progress on the Backbone Fire in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area in Natchitoches Parish. Jim Caldwell with the U.S. Forest Service says as of yesterday evening, the 2,400-acre fire was just under 60% contained. “Our lines are certainly holding. There’s still... Read More.

Although smoking amongst Louisiana adults is declining, vaping is on the rise

Wednesday, August 20 by Louisiana Radio Network

Just like across the rest of the country, smoking continues to be on the decline in Louisiana. In 2023, the latest year that data is available, less than 16% of Louisiana adults surveyed admitted that they smoke. That’s down almost eight points from a... Read More.

Kim Mulkey, Lady Tigers set to face Louisiana Tech in the Compete 4 Cause Classic on December 13th in New Orleans

Tuesday, August 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Kim Mulkey will face her alma mater this season for the first time since she took the head coaching job at LSU. The Lady Tigers and La Tech will meet on December 13th in the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans in the first... Read More.

Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 breaks ground on artificial intelligence data center in West Feliciana Parish

Tuesday, August 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 has broken ground on a massive $2.5 billion artificial intelligence data center in West Feliciana Parish. It will consist of two, 450,000-square-foot buildings, and it will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Parish President Kenny Havard says this... Read More.

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Walker Howard named starting quarterback for the UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, DOTD working to increase awareness of pedestrians on Louisiana roadways

Public Service Commission approves Entergy’s power plan for AI data center in Richland Parish.

Louisiana legislators may convene in late 2025 to discuss potential redistricting of current Congressional map

Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office to introduce new color-coded absentee voting ballots

“Ready to go back and compete again”: Former LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron tells Tiger Rag Radio he wants to resume coaching career

Progress being made in containment of Backbone Fire in Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area

Although smoking amongst Louisiana adults is declining, vaping is on the rise

Kim Mulkey, Lady Tigers set to face Louisiana Tech in the Compete 4 Cause Classic on December 13th in New Orleans

Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 breaks ground on artificial intelligence data center in West Feliciana Parish

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