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As of Friday, the Independent Party will be extinct in Louisiana

Monday, July 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

Come Friday, the Independent Party will officially cease to exist as a recognized political party in Louisiana. “There was a previous restriction on any recognized party using the term ‘Independent’ or ‘Independent Party,'” says Joel Watson, spokesman for the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office. “That... Read More.

LDR: Millions in state income tax returns still uncashed

Monday, July 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you have a state tax refund owed to you, you have until September 6th to claim it before the money goes into unclaimed property. The Louisiana Department of Revenue mailed out notices on Monday. “We sent notice of unclaimed property letters to 17,976 individual and... Read More.

Inmate mistakenly released from OPSO jail

Friday, July 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

More trouble for the Orleans Parish Jail as an inmate is mistakenly released on Friday. Jail staff released Khalil Bryan, 30, who was being held on several charges, including possession of stolen property and drug paraphernalia, as well as resisting an officer. “The mistaken release of... Read More.

Skrmetta enters U.S. Senate race, challenges Cassidy for GOP nod

Friday, July 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

You can add Eric Skrmetta to the growing list of Republicans challenging Bill Cassidy for the Republican Senate nomination. The New Orleans-area public service commissioner announced his candidacy in a video posted on Friday. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says while Skrmetts may be relatively known to... Read More.

Teens arrested for damaging St. Charles Parish golf course

Friday, July 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Being grounded will be the least of these kids’ worries. Seven teens, including six juveniles, are facing felony charges for causing damage to a golf course in St. Charles Parish. This happened at the Grand Ridge Golf Club. “They took two golf carts, went joy riding and... Read More.

State surpasses 2M jobs for only second time ever

Thursday, July 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

For only the second time ever, the number of non-farm jobs in Louisiana surpasses the two-million mark. The state eclipsed the milestone in the second quarter this year. Adam Knapp, CEO of Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says this is tremendous news and a testament to... Read More.

Four dead in Lafourche Parish house fire

Thursday, July 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Four people, including three kids, were killed in a house fire in Lafourche Parish early Thursday morning. Ken Pastorick with the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal says firefighters were called to the home in Raceland at around 1:00 a.m. “They found for deceased victims inside... Read More.

P&G Alexandria Manufacturing plant to host job fair

Thursday, July 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Procter & Gamble Alexandria Manufacturing plant is hosting a job fair Saturday. The P&G Alexandria WOW Community Event takes place 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Randolph Riverfront Center, 707 2nd St. “We really want to engage in the community, and we want to talk to... Read More.

Capitol undergoing major exterior cleaning, waterproofing

Wednesday, July 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The State Capitol is undergoing a thorough exterior refurbishment. This is actually the third phase in a four-phase project to rehabilitate the 93-year-old structure. Architect Matt Baker, the Assistant Director of Facility Planning and Control, says during the initial planning phase, they found that the project... Read More.

Updated campaign finance totals are in for the U.S. Senate race and Cassidy has a big lead financially

Wednesday, July 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The latest campaign finance numbers are in for the 2026 U-S Senate race for the three main Republican candidates. Incumbent Bill Cassidy has nine million dollars on hand. State Treasurer John Fleming has 2.1 million dollars to spend and state senator Blake Miguez has... Read More.

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As of Friday, the Independent Party will be extinct in Louisiana

LDR: Millions in state income tax returns still uncashed

Inmate mistakenly released from OPSO jail

Skrmetta enters U.S. Senate race, challenges Cassidy for GOP nod

Teens arrested for damaging St. Charles Parish golf course

State surpasses 2M jobs for only second time ever

Four dead in Lafourche Parish house fire

P&G Alexandria Manufacturing plant to host job fair

Capitol undergoing major exterior cleaning, waterproofing

Updated campaign finance totals are in for the U.S. Senate race and Cassidy has a big lead financially

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