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LSUA, LSU Health Shreveport partner to expand 3+3 Partnership with new Doctor of Physical Therapy pathway

Wednesday, October 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

Students pursuing careers in physical therapy will have a faster path to a doctorate through a new partnership between LSU Alexandria and LSU Health Shreveport. LSU Health Shreveport Chair of Physical Therapy, Dr. Daniel Flowers, says the 3+3 program allows students to complete... Read More.

Louisiana State Parks now offering a free keepsake passport for outdoor enthusiasts

Tuesday, October 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

The state has launched a new Louisiana State Parks Passport to encourage people to visit more of its state parks and historic sites. Office of State Parks Director Brandon Burris says the free booklet serves as a keepsake for outdoor enthusiasts. "They can go to... Read More.

Webster Parish woman in custody after involvement in shooting death of her father

Tuesday, October 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Shongaloo woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting her father to death. Webster Parish Deputies say 34-year-old Lacey Mann's 11-year-old son told them that she had shot her 78-year-old father, Earl Benson, in the back multiple times. Sheriff Jason Parker says as the... Read More.

Landry administration investing $3.5 billion to develop Louisiana rural areas

Tuesday, October 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry announces the state is in the process of investing $3.5 billion in rural Louisiana. $1.5 billion of that is in federal broadband funding. Veneeth Iyengar, the executive director of ConnectLA, says by the end of 2026, he expects 95% of Louisiana... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Insurance to provide assistance to Medicare recipients as enrollment period begins this week

Tuesday, October 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple reminds Medicare beneficiaries to review their coverage during the annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 through Dec. 7, 2026. Changes made during this window will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. During Open Enrollment, beneficiaries can: Switch from... Read More.

UL Lafayette, Loyola University New Orleans recognized among nation’s best music business programs by Billboard magazine

Tuesday, October 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Billboard magazine is out with its list of the best music business schools in the world; and of the 48 which made the grade for 2026, two of them are in Louisiana - The Loyola University New Orleans School of Music and Theater Professionals... Read More.

Today is National Gumbo Day

Monday, October 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Not only is this Columbus Day or Indigenous People's Day, depending on your point of view, but it's also National Gumbo Day. To celebrate the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is having award-winning Monroe Chef Corey Bahr over at his house, and the two... Read More.

New Orleans Saints suffer third-straight defeat after 23-13 loss to Minnesota Vikings

Monday, October 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Saints had nine first downs, and just 142 total yards of offense as New Orleans could only muster one scoring drive in a 23-13 loss to the Vikings. Minnesota loves to pressure the opposing quarterback, and Coach Kellen Moore felt like they were... Read More.

Louisiana congressional candidates have raised a record-breaking $74 million in campaign funds during 2026 election cycle thus far

Monday, October 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana's congressional candidates have raised $74 million this election cycle. LA Politics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says that's a record-breaking number, and there are several reasons why it's so high. "The total fundraising number is at an all-time high. The out-of-state money is at an all-time-high.... Read More.

Lane Kiffin discusses communication issues with SEC officiating crew in wake of loss to Kentucky

Monday, October 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Several calls went against LSU in its one-point overtime loss to Kentucky, including a controversial touchdown just before halftime. Officials allowed quarterback Kenny Minchey to be pushed into the end zone despite appearing to have his forward progress stopped. Coach Lane Kiffin on the... Read More.

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LSUA, LSU Health Shreveport partner to expand 3+3 Partnership with new Doctor of Physical Therapy pathway

Louisiana State Parks now offering a free keepsake passport for outdoor enthusiasts

Webster Parish woman in custody after involvement in shooting death of her father

Landry administration investing $3.5 billion to develop Louisiana rural areas

Louisiana Department of Insurance to provide assistance to Medicare recipients as enrollment period begins this week

UL Lafayette, Loyola University New Orleans recognized among nation’s best music business programs by Billboard magazine

Today is National Gumbo Day

New Orleans Saints suffer third-straight defeat after 23-13 loss to Minnesota Vikings

Louisiana congressional candidates have raised a record-breaking $74 million in campaign funds during 2026 election cycle thus far

Lane Kiffin discusses communication issues with SEC officiating crew in wake of loss to Kentucky

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