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Louisiana Tech, Coastal Carolina to face off in Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Tech is heading back to Shreveport as the Bulldogs will play Coastal Carolina in the 49th edition of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Missy Setters is the executive director of the Independence Bowl on what the game means for northwest Louisiana. "3.5 hours on... Read More.

One escapee from last week’s St. Landry Parish jailbreak remains on the loose

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

One escapee from a pair of South Louisiana jailbreaks remains on the loose. 24-year-old Keith Eli escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail last Wednesday, along with two others. Major Mark LeBlanc with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office says investigators are going to... Read More.

LSU Health Shreveport launches hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU Health Shreveport's School of Health Professionals and Sciences is launching a first-of-its-kind Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette this spring. Department of Physical Therapy Chairman Dr. Daniel Flowers says it will expand access to physical therapy education in Southwest Louisiana. "What this additional... Read More.

Hondo Rodeo Fest to make Louisiana debut at Caesars Superdome in April 2026

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The biggest rodeo ever is coming to Louisiana as the Hondo Rodeo Fest will make its New Orleans debut at the Caesars Superdome April 10-12, 2026. Co-Founder Blake Cody says the Hondo Rodeo Fest is a three-day premium rodeo competition with a $1... Read More.

Tulane Green Wave makes College Football Playoff, set for rematch with Ole Miss Rebels

Monday, December 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The college football season started with visions of LSU getting into the College Football Playoff. While it didn't exactly work out that way, Louisiana will be represented in the CFP. Fresh off winning the American Athletic Conference championship Friday night, Tulane got into the... Read More.

LDWF looking for person who shot black bear to death, $3,500 reward offered for info

Friday, December 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for the person who shot and killed a black bear last weekend in Concordia Parish. While black bears can be shot legally, this was not one of those instances - one of the reasons being that... Read More.

VPSO: 13-year-old faces 2nd degree murder in fatal shooting of 21-year-old family member

Friday, December 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 13-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge after allegedly fatally shooting a 21-year-old family member in Leesville. Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft says the shooting happened overnight (Friday morning) in the midst of a verbal argument. "The 13-year-old retrieved a handgun, it was right... Read More.

CPRA celebrates completion of Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project

Friday, December 5 by Louisiana Radio Network

The massive Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish is finished. The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week on Shell Beach. The five-year construction project restored 3,180 acres of marsh along the lake's south shore. "It... Read More.

Investigation leads to meth bust in Calcasieu Parish

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

An investigation leads to a major meth bust in Calcasieu Parish. State Police Trooper Roy Jones says detectives received a tip about narcotics trafficking in the area. So they set up surveillance in the area and developed probable cause to stop 48-year-old Brent Touchet... Read More.

Three inmates escape from St. Landry Parish Jail, another bolts from Vermilion Parish facility

Thursday, December 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Not one, but two jail breaks in South Louisiana yesterday. In St. Landry Parish Jail, three inmates escaped from the jail there. Major Mark LeBlanc with the sheriff's office says 24-year-olds Keith Eli and Johnathan Joseph and 26-year-old Joseph Harrington escaped through one of... Read More.

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Louisiana Tech, Coastal Carolina to face off in Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport

One escapee from last week’s St. Landry Parish jailbreak remains on the loose

LSU Health Shreveport launches hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Lafayette

Hondo Rodeo Fest to make Louisiana debut at Caesars Superdome in April 2026

Tulane Green Wave makes College Football Playoff, set for rematch with Ole Miss Rebels

LDWF looking for person who shot black bear to death, $3,500 reward offered for info

VPSO: 13-year-old faces 2nd degree murder in fatal shooting of 21-year-old family member

CPRA celebrates completion of Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project

Investigation leads to meth bust in Calcasieu Parish

Three inmates escape from St. Landry Parish Jail, another bolts from Vermilion Parish facility

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