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Kiffin gets his man: Former Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt commits to LSU

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The No.1-rated QB in the transfer portal, Sam Leavitt, has committed to LSU after a lengthy visit to Baton Rouge last week that was followed up by Kiffin visiting him in Tennessee. Leavitt led Arizona State to a Big 12 Championship and a College... Read More.

Helena Moreno set to be sworn in today as new mayor of New Orleans

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's a new day in New Orleans today as former TV reporter, state lawmaker and city councilwoman Helena Moreno is sworn in as the new mayor of New Orleans. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says Moreno faces challenges right away, including a $222... Read More.

LSU Health Shreveport’s Dr. Oren Rom comments on new federal nutrition guidelines

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

We're getting more reaction to the new federal nutrition guidelines released last week. Dr. Oren Rom, the senior associate dean of basic and translational science at LSU Health Shreveport, says his big takeaway from the new guidelines is how simple they are, going from... Read More.

Women’s Basketball: LSU Lady Tigers take down No. 2 Texas, 70-65

Monday, January 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

It's a win for the LSU women's basketball team that could make its two-game losing streak a distant memory. The 12th-ranked Lady Tigers beat the second-ranked Texas Lady Longhorns at the PMAC yesterday afternoon, 70-65. After the game, Head Coach Kim Mulkey said the... Read More.

On this date two years ago, Jeff Landry took office as Louisiana’s 57th governor

Thursday, January 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Today marks the two-year anniversary of when Jeff Landry was sworn in as the state's 57th governor. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry's biggest accomplishment was the tax reform legislation he urged legislators to approve in 2024. "The changes he made to our tax system... Read More.

Construction begins on $39 million project to replace LA 544 (Tech Drive) overpass over I-20 in Ruston

Thursday, January 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

Work is underway to replace the LA 544 bridge (Tech Drive) over I-20 in Ruston. State transportation officials say the bridge was originally built in 1963 and has outlived its usefulness. Erin Buchanan with DOTD says the overpass replacement is not the only component... Read More.

16 black bears harvested during LDWF legal bear lottery hunt

Thursday, January 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports 16 Louisiana black bears were harvested during the legal bear hunting season that ran from December 6th to the 21st. LDWF's Large Carnivore Program manager, John Hanks, says there were three different areas where hunters... Read More.

Chronic Wasting Disease case confirmed in a white-tailed deer in Concordia Parish, according to LDWF

Thursday, January 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

The number of Chronic Wasting Disease detections in wild deer is up to 49. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says lab results came back positive for CWD on a buck harvested in the Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area in Concordia Parish. Deer... Read More.

New U.S. dietary guidelines promote proteins and healthy fats, discourage ultra-processed food and added sugar

Thursday, January 8 by Louisiana Radio Network

We're getting reaction to the new dietary guidelines released by the departments of Health and Agriculture. Among other things, the new guidelines urge Americans to prioritize proteins and healthy fats, like fats found in red meat and whole milk, and limit ultra-processed foods and... Read More.

“I’m going”: Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry plans trip to Greenland

Wednesday, January 7 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry tells Fox News Radio he will travel to Greenland in a couple of months as part of his new part-time job as special envoy to Greenland. Landry says he wants to talk with the residents of the arctic island about the... Read More.

Kiffin gets his man: Former Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt commits to LSU

Helena Moreno set to be sworn in today as new mayor of New Orleans

LSU Health Shreveport’s Dr. Oren Rom comments on new federal nutrition guidelines

Women’s Basketball: LSU Lady Tigers take down No. 2 Texas, 70-65

On this date two years ago, Jeff Landry took office as Louisiana’s 57th governor

Construction begins on $39 million project to replace LA 544 (Tech Drive) overpass over I-20 in Ruston

16 black bears harvested during LDWF legal bear lottery hunt

Chronic Wasting Disease case confirmed in a white-tailed deer in Concordia Parish, according to LDWF

New U.S. dietary guidelines promote proteins and healthy fats, discourage ultra-processed food and added sugar

“I’m going”: Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry plans trip to Greenland

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