State News

Louisiana farmer Conrad Cable to run against U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson next November for District Four House seat

Wednesday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will have a Democratic opponent in next November’s general election for his District Four House seat. Conrad Cable has announced that he is running for Johnson’s seat. Cable says he’s not a politician; he’s a vegetable farmer. “My wife and... Read More.

Angola State Penitentiary’s Camp J to reopen in order to house ICE detainees

Wednesday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi will announce this afternoon that the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola will house ICE detainees. Louisiana Illuminator Editor Greg LaRose says the ICE detainees will be housed at Camp J. “According... Read More.

2026 Louisiana U.S. Senate race could be a crowded field as list of potential candidates continues to grow

Wednesday, September 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

We could see more Republican candidates enter next year’s U.S. Senate race and challenge incumbent Bill Cassidy. Carencro State Representative Julie Emerson told the Advocate she will throw her hat into the ring, if Congresswoman Julia Letlow doesn’t get in the race. ULM political... Read More.

LSU moves up to No. 3 in AP Top 25 Poll, No. 4 in Coaches Poll after 17-10 win over Clemson

Tuesday, September 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU has moved up six spots to number three in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. The Tigers are ranked fourth in the Coaches. LSU is coming off an impressive 17-10 win over Clemson, who is now ranked eighth. Coach Brian Kelly credits confidence... Read More.

Louisiana receives federal approval to ban food stamp purchases of candy bars, soft drinks and energy drinks by SNAP recipients

Tuesday, September 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

SNAP recipients can no longer purchase candy bars, a coke or an energy drink with their benefits. Governor Jeff Landry says the federal government has approved the Louisiana’s request to ban the purchase of these items with food stamps. “So you will no longer be... Read More.

Five years later, southwest Louisiana continues to recover from the effects of Hurricanes Laura and Delta

Tuesday, September 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Southwest Louisiana continues rebuilding five years after Hurricane Laura made landfall. Calcasieu Parish President Judd Bares says months after the vicious storm, the parish developed a long-term hurricane recovery plan which helped produce a more resilient and upgraded infrastructure system. “It’s a document that we... Read More.

Registration for next Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program lottery begins today

Tuesday, September 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is coming up, and registration for the next lottery opens at eight this morning. There are 500 grants of up to $10,000 each, and they will be selected at random among those who have... Read More.

Opening of new Buc-ee’s in Ruston delayed until January of 2027

Tuesday, September 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

First, it was announced that construction of the Lafayette Buc-ee’s is experiencing delays. Now, word comes that the scheduled opening of the new Buc-ee’s in Ruston is being pushed back to early 2027. Mayor Ronny Walker says he’s not concerned. “In the grand scheme of... Read More.

Economist: AI plant in Richland Parish and low natural gas prices to help drive job growth in Louisiana

Monday, September 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

It’s Labor Day, so what is the state of labor in Louisiana? Let’s start with the bad news. Economist Loren Scott says the Lafayette metro and the Houma-Thibodaux area are struggling because of a decline in offshore oil and gas activity. “When we had that... Read More.

LSU resurrects the days of great defense for a big win in the other Death Valley

Sunday, August 31 by Louisiana Radio Network

There was a belief that the LSU Tigers’ defense would be improved. But to the level we saw on Saturday night, I don’t think anyone outside of the program could have predicted. Ninth-ranked LSU held a talented Clemson offense to 261 yards in an impressive... Read More.

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Louisiana farmer Conrad Cable to run against U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson next November for District Four House seat

Angola State Penitentiary’s Camp J to reopen in order to house ICE detainees

LSU moves up to No. 3 in AP Top 25 Poll, No. 4 in Coaches Poll after 17-10 win over Clemson

Louisiana receives federal approval to ban food stamp purchases of candy bars, soft drinks and energy drinks by SNAP recipients

Five years later, southwest Louisiana continues to recover from the effects of Hurricanes Laura and Delta

Registration for next Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program lottery begins today

Opening of new Buc-ee’s in Ruston delayed until January of 2027

Economist: AI plant in Richland Parish and low natural gas prices to help drive job growth in Louisiana

LSU resurrects the days of great defense for a big win in the other Death Valley

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