State News

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.

Upon completion, Meta’s Richland Parish AI data center will become of one of the largest on Earth

Tuesday, July 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

Meta has announced it's expanding its Richland Parish AI data center to five gigawatts, becoming one of the largest data centers in the world. Work on the 3,200-acre site is underway; and the president of Meta, Dina Powell McCormick, says they anticipate the project... Read More.

St. Tammany Parish pastor arrested for alleged sexual abuse of children over 30 years later

Monday, July 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

A St. Tammany Parish youth pastor was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing several children decades ago. 72-year-old David Mercer was wanted on a warrant issued out of Bossier Parish. Bossier Parish Sheriff's Department Sergeant Matthew Bertrand said Mercer was wanted for crimes committed between... Read More.

Meta to increase funding or Richland Parish AI data center from $10 billion to $50 billion

Monday, July 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Meta is doubling its AI data center in Richland Parish. President and Vice Chairman of Meta, Dina Powell McCormick, says they now plan to spend as much as $50 billion on the project and related infrastructure, up from the $10 billion it originally planned. "This... Read More.

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

Upon completion, Meta’s Richland Parish AI data center will become of one of the largest on Earth

St. Tammany Parish pastor arrested for alleged sexual abuse of children over 30 years later

Meta to increase funding or Richland Parish AI data center from $10 billion to $50 billion

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