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Passage of House Bill 674, which covers ethics investigations against public officials, draws concerns from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana

Friday, July 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The board that investigates alleged ethics violations against public officials has new restrictions to abide by. That’s due to a new law as a result of the passage of House Bill 674 by New Iberia Republican Beau Beaullieu, who says officials have complained for... Read More.

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart died at the age of 90

Friday, July 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, a prominent Louisiana televangelist, died at 90 after suffering a cardiac arrest on June 15, 2025, at his Baton Rouge home. Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster says Swaggart was a kind, Christian man. “He forgave others and ultimately had to seek forgiveness... Read More.

Cases of West Nile Virus in Louisiana beginning to increase with the arrival of summer

Friday, July 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

This is the time of year that West Nile Virus starts to ramp up, and Dr. Alma Roy, the director of LSU’s Vector-Borne Disease Diagnostic Lab, says this year could be a busy one. “In our laboratory, we are seeing more positive mosquito pools currently... Read More.

LEAP scores show improved scores in grades 3-8, slight drop among high schoolers

Thursday, July 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The latest LEAP test results show progress among younger learners, but a slight decline in those closer to graduation. The Louisiana Department of Education released the 2025 LEAP test results Thursday, and they show that overall student proficiency among students in grades 3 through 8... Read More.

Grocery prices are up for 4th of July holiday

Thursday, July 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Planning a 4th of July barbecue? Expect higher prices for some staples, with beef up seven-percent, ground beef up ten-percent and potatoes and pork n beans also costing more, according to Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain. “There are a number of factors there, but when you... Read More.

Accidental drowning of three year old in Port Allen

Thursday, July 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

A three-year-old nonverbal girl, Jacie Lee, was reported missing from her Port Allen home around 4 p.m. yesterday. She had exited through the garage while her family was inside. WBR Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Landon Groger says an intense search ensued, and a first responder... Read More.

LSU lands elite edge rusher from Florida, misses out on a LB from Arkansas

Thursday, July 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU football went one for two in getting commitments from two out-of-state recruits who announced their verbal pledges on Wednesday. First, the good news for Tiger fans: four-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson from Pensacola, Florida, committed to LSU. Henderson chose the Tigers over Florida... Read More.

Book your tickets now for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service

Wednesday, July 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service, launching August 18, revives passenger rail between New Orleans and Mobile, AL, with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross says you can get your tickets now. “So, you can buy your tickets... Read More.

New Orleans-based Delta Utilities completes purchase of Entergy’s natural gas business

Wednesday, July 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

New Orleans-based Delta Utilities has completed its purchase of Entergy’s natural gas business, adding more than 200,000 customers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Delta Utilities CEO Tim Poche says for those customers, the transition from Entergy will be seamless. “Energy was previously providing them... Read More.

Federal judge reinstates Serve Louisiana AmeriCorps Grant

Tuesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

A federal judge has granted Serve Louisiana’s motion for a preliminary injunction, reinstating the AmeriCorps grant that had been abruptly canceled as part of a nationwide termination effort earlier this year. Serve Louisiana Program Director Maggie Connaro says the ruling restores the program’s operations... Read More.

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Passage of House Bill 674, which covers ethics investigations against public officials, draws concerns from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart died at the age of 90

Cases of West Nile Virus in Louisiana beginning to increase with the arrival of summer

LEAP scores show improved scores in grades 3-8, slight drop among high schoolers

Grocery prices are up for 4th of July holiday

Accidental drowning of three year old in Port Allen

LSU lands elite edge rusher from Florida, misses out on a LB from Arkansas

Book your tickets now for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service

New Orleans-based Delta Utilities completes purchase of Entergy’s natural gas business

Federal judge reinstates Serve Louisiana AmeriCorps Grant

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