State News

U.S. EPA continues to lead response effort to contain and remove recoverable substances in wake of Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland

Thursday, September 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Cleanup continues in Tangipahoa Parish more than a month after the explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland that spewed oil and other toxic substances into the Tangipahoa River. Adam Adams, a federal on-scene coordinator with the EPA, says the EPA has set up a... Read More.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop James Checchio as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans

Wednesday, September 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Pope Leo XIV appoints a new archbishop of the New Orleans diocese. He has tapped James Checchio, the bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey, to succeed Gregory Aymond when he retires on November 12th. Checchio says he will put his leadership skills to good use... Read More.

Nine-game SEC football schedule for 2026-2029 seasons unveiled

Wednesday, September 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU now knows which conference opponents they’ll play for the next four seasons. The SEC has announced next season LSU will host Alabama, Mississippi State, Texas A&M and Texas. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau is looking forward to the matchup with the Longhorns as... Read More.

Superdome lease negotiations between state of Louisiana and New Orleans Saints are at an impasse

Wednesday, September 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

NOLA.com reports that the Superdome lease negotiations have stalled because of pending deals regarding related properties such as Benson Tower, Champions Square and the Saints practice facility. Times-Picayune reporter Jeff Duncan says that state and the Saints are in the midst of a major... Read More.

As today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Rita’s landfall, retired Major General John Basilica reflects on the storm

Wednesday, September 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Today is the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Rita’s landfall in Cameron Parish. The storm produced widespread damage across southwest Louisiana as the state was still reeling from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Katrina. Retired Major General John Basilica was the commander of Louisiana National... Read More.

LDWF: Send us a photo of the eastern spotted skunk if you see one

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking you to be on the lookout for the eastern spotted skunk. It’s a species that hasn’t officially been documented in the state in more than three decades, and the department wants to use the data to help... Read More.

24 restaurants in north Louisiana busted for not disclosing origin of shrimp being served, as required by law

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

It seems that restaurants in the Monroe and Ruston areas need a little work in telling diners about the source of their shrimp. SeaD Consulting went to 24 restaurants, and Founder David Williams said none of them said anything about the possibility of their... Read More.

Litterbugs beware: New Louisiana law expands jurisdiction of state park wardens to enforce anti-littering efforts

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The State of Louisiana has a stern warning for litterbugs: We’re not taking your trash anymore! Harahan Representative John Illg authored the new state law that beefs up enforcement of the state’s anti-littering enforcement efforts. “The park rangers are going to be able to go... Read More.

President Donald Trump suggests Tylenol use during pregnancy leads to autism

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

President Donald Trump is urging pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol as he says there is a link between acetaminophen and autism. But President of the Louisiana Chapter of the Autism Society, Beryl Hebert, says there is no conclusive evidence of Tylenol use in... Read More.

Rapides Parish authorities arrest juvenile for allegedly posting threat on social media to shoot up Oak Hill High School in Elmer

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A juvenile is arrested for allegedly posting a threat onto social media to shoot up a school in Rapides Parish. The threat was made to Oak Hill High School in Elmer. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says the threat was made... Read More.

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U.S. EPA continues to lead response effort to contain and remove recoverable substances in wake of Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop James Checchio as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans

Nine-game SEC football schedule for 2026-2029 seasons unveiled

Superdome lease negotiations between state of Louisiana and New Orleans Saints are at an impasse

As today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Rita’s landfall, retired Major General John Basilica reflects on the storm

LDWF: Send us a photo of the eastern spotted skunk if you see one

24 restaurants in north Louisiana busted for not disclosing origin of shrimp being served, as required by law

Litterbugs beware: New Louisiana law expands jurisdiction of state park wardens to enforce anti-littering efforts

President Donald Trump suggests Tylenol use during pregnancy leads to autism

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