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Louisiana Democratic Party searching for “formidable” candidate to challenge Senator Bill Cassidy in 2026 U.S. Senate Race

Wednesday, August 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

There are three well-known Republicans challenging Senator Bill Cassidy in next year’s U.S. Senate race, but will there be a formidable Democratic candidate? LApolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says Democrats would like to see former Governor John Bel Edwards run, but that’s unlikely. “Everyone who’s close... Read More.

Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham supports new policy preventing SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase candy, soft drinks and energy drinks

Wednesday, August 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham believes preventing SNAP recipients from using their food stamps to purchase soft drinks, energy drinks and candy will make for a healthier Louisiana. That new policy will go into effect in January and Abraham says a good portion of... Read More.

Sudden resignation of ULM athletics director fuels speculation concerning funding for institution’s sports programs

Tuesday, August 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Since last week’s sudden resignation of athletics director John Hartwell, there’s been speculation ULM is cutting funding to athletics. But KNOE-TV sports director Aaron Dietrich says he’s seen the budget for this athletic year, and ULM has increased funding by $1.5 million. “Some of these... Read More.

Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputy arrested for automobile insurance fraud, according to Louisiana State Police

Tuesday, August 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputy is on administrative leave after he was arrested for insurance fraud. State Police Trooper Eddie Thomas says a monthslong investigation has determined 50-year-old Frank Launer of Blanchard got into a wreck last April and did not have automobile insurance... Read More.

New NFIB survey shows optimism among Louisiana small business owners, due in part to new tax legislation

Tuesday, August 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Optimism is up among small businesses according to a new survey released by the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business). NFIB state director Leah Long says federal legislation that makes a 20% small business tax deduction permanent gives small business owners more clarity. “They can... Read More.

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area in Natchitoches Parish

Tuesday, August 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

Firefighters hope to have wildfires burning in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area in Natchitoches Parish contained by the end of the week. A lighting strike on August 3rd sparked the fire that has burned 1,500 acres. Kisatchie National Forest spokesperson Jim Caldwell says they... Read More.

Charlene Richard, ‘The Little Cajun Saint’ from Acadia Parish, to be considered for sainthood by the Vatican

Tuesday, August 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Vatican is considering The Little Cajun Saint for sainthood, as it’s believed she has performed miracles. Charlene Richard from Acadia Parish died in 1959 from leukemia at the age of 12 years old. President of the Charlene Richard Foundation, Nanette Reiners, says Richard... Read More.

McNeese State University launches “First-Year Experience” program to help new students adjust to life in college

Monday, August 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

Freshman year in college can be very daunting –and McNeese is helping freshmen make the adjustment with its new First-Year Experience program. Director Jacqueline Clark says the program offers support to more than 1,000 new students. “Helping them adjust to every concept that maybe is... Read More.

Report finds that Medicaid paid nearly $10 million to Louisiana healthcare organizations for over 1,000 deceased beneficiaries

Monday, August 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office releases a report that finds Medicaid paid nearly $10 million to healthcare organizations for 1,072 beneficiaries who were deceased. The report covers February 2019 to March of this year, and the review was conducted to further the goals of... Read More.

Ponchatoula mainstay Elmer Chocolate, makers of Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash Eggs, purchased by Florida-based Hoffman Family of Companies

Monday, August 11 by Louisiana Radio Network

Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash Eggs from Elmer Chocolate are a tradition in Louisiana Easter baskets. Now the 170-year-old Ponchatoula candy company has new owners. Elmer recently sold to Florida-based, Hoffman Family of Companies. Geoff Hoffman with HFC says they’re not looking to... Read More.

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Louisiana Democratic Party searching for “formidable” candidate to challenge Senator Bill Cassidy in 2026 U.S. Senate Race

Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham supports new policy preventing SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase candy, soft drinks and energy drinks

Sudden resignation of ULM athletics director fuels speculation concerning funding for institution’s sports programs

Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputy arrested for automobile insurance fraud, according to Louisiana State Police

New NFIB survey shows optimism among Louisiana small business owners, due in part to new tax legislation

Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area in Natchitoches Parish

Charlene Richard, ‘The Little Cajun Saint’ from Acadia Parish, to be considered for sainthood by the Vatican

McNeese State University launches “First-Year Experience” program to help new students adjust to life in college

Report finds that Medicaid paid nearly $10 million to Louisiana healthcare organizations for over 1,000 deceased beneficiaries

Ponchatoula mainstay Elmer Chocolate, makers of Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash Eggs, purchased by Florida-based Hoffman Family of Companies

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