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LSU football fans excited at possibility of landing Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin to helm Bayou Bengals

Monday, November 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Lane Kiffin watch is on in a big way in Baton Rouge. This past Friday, Ole Miss said in a statement that an announcement about Kiffin's future with the university would be made this Saturday, one day after Friday's Egg Bowl matchup against... Read More.

Louisiana DCFS tackles issue of delays in response times at its Child Safety Response Center

Monday, November 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

DCFS is addressing concerns about response times at its Child Safety Response Center. Secretary Rebecca Harris says the department has received reports about delays in the ways that it receives complaints about child maltreatment. Harris says while the department strives to handle phone calls... Read More.

Drone Institute to expand Lafayette headquarters, consolidate all aspects of business into one facility

Monday, November 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Drone Institute announced a $340,000 expansion of its Lafayette headquarters set to be completed by June of next year. CEO George Femmer says the project will consolidate drone operations, data processing and pilot training into one facility. "Our funds, specifically, are going to go towards... Read More.

Louisiana Thanksgiving Dinner price second lowest in the United States, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation

Monday, November 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

The price for a Thanksgiving dinner in Louisiana is the second lowest in the U.S. according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesman Avery Davidson says the average cost for a classic 11-item meal for approximately ten guests is $44.70. "Almost $10.... Read More.

It will take more than Kiffin and money to fix LSU’s offense

Saturday, November 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Just a brutal offensive performance by LSU in a gnashing of teeth 13-10 win over Western Kentucky. The Hilltoppers came into the game ranked 95th in the country in total defense, allowing nearly 400 yards of offense. However, LSU could only muster one touchdown and 328... Read More.

Louisiana Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council now offers “Animal Friendly” license plates to support spay and neuter programs

Friday, November 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

26 vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide $24,000 raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates, thanks to a new law that authorized the Department of Motor... Read More.

LSU Board of Supervisors moves to officially terminate the employment of former LSU HC Brian Kelly

Friday, November 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's a mere formality at this point, but the LSU Board of Supervisors is moving to authorize new President Wade Rousse to fire football coach Brian Kelly. The board made that move during a special called meeting in response to a lawsuit Kelly filed... Read More.

Trump administration plans to open additional acreage off Louisiana’s Gulf coast for oil and gas exploration

Friday, November 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association is hailing the Trump administration's draft plan to hold seven lease sales off Louisiana's Gulf coast. The plan would open more than 1.2-billion acres to oil and gas exploration. President Tommy Faucheux says it's a welcome commitment... Read More.

Louisiana experiencing abnormal drought conditions; current weather patterns predict a dry winter

Friday, November 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

This has been a very dry fall so far here in Louisiana - so much so that 40% of the state is in a drought. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says drought conditions haven't been this bad in the state in quite a while. (courtesy... Read More.

As Lane Kiffin prepares to meet with Ole Miss officials, some oddsmakers favor him staying in Oxford

Friday, November 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Even though Ole Miss has the weekend off, the eyes of the college football world are on their head coach, Lane Kiffin. They're awaiting his decision on whether he will remain in Oxford or whether he will go to LSU or Florida, should either... Read More.

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LSU football fans excited at possibility of landing Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin to helm Bayou Bengals

Louisiana DCFS tackles issue of delays in response times at its Child Safety Response Center

Drone Institute to expand Lafayette headquarters, consolidate all aspects of business into one facility

Louisiana Thanksgiving Dinner price second lowest in the United States, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation

It will take more than Kiffin and money to fix LSU’s offense

Louisiana Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council now offers “Animal Friendly” license plates to support spay and neuter programs

LSU Board of Supervisors moves to officially terminate the employment of former LSU HC Brian Kelly

Trump administration plans to open additional acreage off Louisiana’s Gulf coast for oil and gas exploration

Louisiana experiencing abnormal drought conditions; current weather patterns predict a dry winter

As Lane Kiffin prepares to meet with Ole Miss officials, some oddsmakers favor him staying in Oxford

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