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UL Lafayette prepares to partner with SpaceX in support of announced “Starbase Louisiana” project in Vermilion Parish

Wednesday, August 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette says it is prepared to power Louisiana's space future with the announcement that SpaceX will build a $100 billion rocket launching facility in coastal Vermilion Parish. University President Dr. Ramesh Kolluru says UL Lafayette is positioned to educate... Read More.

Lake Charles police corporal Dakota Baccigalopi recognized for heroic action

Wednesday, August 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Lake Charles police corporal is recognized for his work in talking a potentially suicidal man down from the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Deputy Chief Larry Moss says on August 13th, they got a call about a man sitting on a bridge truss beyond... Read More.

LSU community pays tribute to legendary coach Skip Bertman at Celebration of Life ceremony

Wednesday, August 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

Former players, coaches, administrators and the LSU community joined the family of Skip Bertman in celebrating the life of the legendary baseball coach and athletic director, who died August 14th at the age of 88. LSU's current head baseball coach, Jay Johnson, noted that... Read More.

SpaceX to work in conjunction with State of Louisiana to restore and preserve coastline

Wednesday, August 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

SpaceX plans to build the largest rocket launching facility in the world on roughly 125,000 acres near Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish. The $100 billion spaceport will bring thousands of jobs to Acadiana. SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell says once operational, SpaceX will launch multiple... Read More.

Natchitoches woman recalls interactions with Dolly Parton during filming of “Steel Magnolias”

Wednesday, August 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

As the world mourns the passing of Dolly Parton, we're hearing from a Natchitoches woman who served as her local stand-in when she was in that city filming "Steel Magnolias" in the summer of 1988. Jacque Horton says Dolly may have been one of... Read More.

GOP pick for CD6 endorsement leads to infighting

Tuesday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Republican Party makes its pick in the sixth congressional district race, and some within the GOP ranks are not taking too kindly to that. On Sunday, the executive committee endorsed Blake Miguez, who says he's humbled to have the state party's backing. "It's very... Read More.

SpaceX plans $100 billion launch facility on Louisiana coast

Tuesday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry and SpaceX are announced plans on Tuesday in Abbeville to build what the company says will be the world's largest spaceport on Louisiana's coast. The proposed $100 billion launch facility would be located in Vermilion Parish and have the capacity to support... Read More.

Skip Bertman Celebration of Life to be held tonight at Pete Maravich Assembly Center

Tuesday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU's celebration of Skip Bertman's life will be held in the PMAC tonight at 7 p.m. The event honoring the Louisiana legend who passed away at the age of 88 earlier this month is open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m., with... Read More.

LHSAA notes an increase in multi-sport officials

Tuesday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association is seeing more multi-sport officials. Director of Officials Lee Sanders says there are about 4,000 officials, and 926 of them work multiple sports, which is a 10% increase from last year and a 22% increase from 2024. "We will... Read More.

Willis Knighton Health in Bossier City first in region to offer new treatment for thumb arthritis

Tuesday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Willis Knighton Health in Bossier City is the first facility in the region to offer a new treatment for thumb arthritis. It's called the TOUCH CMC 1 Prosthesis, and it's being performed by hand and wrist surgery specialist Dr. Diego Miranda. He says whereas... Read More.

UL Lafayette prepares to partner with SpaceX in support of announced “Starbase Louisiana” project in Vermilion Parish

Lake Charles police corporal Dakota Baccigalopi recognized for heroic action

LSU community pays tribute to legendary coach Skip Bertman at Celebration of Life ceremony

SpaceX to work in conjunction with State of Louisiana to restore and preserve coastline

Natchitoches woman recalls interactions with Dolly Parton during filming of “Steel Magnolias”

GOP pick for CD6 endorsement leads to infighting

SpaceX plans $100 billion launch facility on Louisiana coast

Skip Bertman Celebration of Life to be held tonight at Pete Maravich Assembly Center

LHSAA notes an increase in multi-sport officials

Willis Knighton Health in Bossier City first in region to offer new treatment for thumb arthritis

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