State News

Louisiana outpacing the rest of the nation in workforce participation growth

Wednesday, July 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana's workforce participation growth tied for the most in the nation, with 58.8% of the working-age population in the labor force. That's nearly a 1% increase from last year, accounting for almost 33,000 new workers. Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen said workforce participation is... Read More.

ICE to establish staging area for migrant families at England Park in Alexandria

Wednesday, July 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 528-bed holding facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children is under construction at England Airpark, a former military base in Alexandria. Ralph Hennessy, the executive director of the England Airpark Authority, says the people that will stay at this ICE facility are individuals... Read More.

Davis: “This race is not a race that’s anointed to anybody”

Wednesday, July 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Last week, we heard from Julia Letlow after she officially became the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. Now, we're hearing from her Democratic opponent. Jamie Davis says while he's not surprised that he emerged as the Democratic nominee, he is surprised by how he beat Gary... Read More.

2026 Louisiana State Pickleball Championship to be held in Bossier City

Tuesday, July 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

The 2026 Louisiana State Pickleball Championship will be held in Bossier City for the first time in the event's history. Emma Boone with Visit Shreveport-Bossier says it will be a huge boost for tourism when the tournament is held October 9th through the 11th. "The... Read More.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser promotes “Louisiana Staycation” experience

Tuesday, July 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Office of Tourism is encouraging residents not to forget the Bayou State when planning their summer vacations this year. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the Louisiana Staycation campaign reminds Louisianians of the destinations, attractions, festivals, food and culture their state has to... Read More.

Public and charter school students set record-breaking LEAP scores

Monday, July 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

Public and charter students in grades 3-12 are making record-breaking achievements in the classroom. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says this year's LEAP scores set new standards for the state. "Our students who have achieved, at that basic level of understanding or better, is around... Read More.

Shreveport officer injured, one dead after shooting Sunday morning

Monday, July 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A person was killed in the shooting of a Shreveport Police officer early Sunday morning. Police responded to a call about an altercation outside a downtown bar on North Spring Street. Tim Huck is the business owner who alerted police and witnessed the event.... Read More.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center to conduct study on childhood obesity treatments

Monday, July 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center has launched a research study to test different ways to treat childhood obesity. It's called the COACH trial and children 5-17 who are obese can visit a health clinic near them and receive weight management treatment. Dr. Amanda Staiano... Read More.

Audit reveals alarming increase in number of New Orleans restaurants serving imported shrimp

Monday, July 6 by Louisiana Radio Network

A recent audit of New Orleans restaurants has discovered that the rate of shrimp authenticity has declined over the last year. SeaD Consulting diners ordered shrimp dishes at 44 restaurants, and of those, 11 served imported shrimp. Chief Operating Officer Erin Williams says of... Read More.

LSU’s outfield overhaul complete with the addition of Freshman All-American Angel Laya

Saturday, July 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

When the 2026 LSU baseball season ended, LSU head coach Jay Johnson had to get started in putting together a new outfield. It appears Johnson has completed construction of his new outfield, as Oregon's starting right fielder, Angel Laya, has committed to LSU. Laya received Freshman... Read More.

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Louisiana outpacing the rest of the nation in workforce participation growth

ICE to establish staging area for migrant families at England Park in Alexandria

Davis: “This race is not a race that’s anointed to anybody”

2026 Louisiana State Pickleball Championship to be held in Bossier City

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser promotes “Louisiana Staycation” experience

Public and charter school students set record-breaking LEAP scores

Shreveport officer injured, one dead after shooting Sunday morning

Pennington Biomedical Research Center to conduct study on childhood obesity treatments

Audit reveals alarming increase in number of New Orleans restaurants serving imported shrimp

LSU’s outfield overhaul complete with the addition of Freshman All-American Angel Laya

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