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Lafourche Parish President Archie Chiasson steps down to accept new role as head of Office of Louisiana Highway Construction

Thursday, July 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

The president of Lafourche Parish is moving on to become the head of the newly created Office of Louisiana Highway Construction. Archie Chiasson will be moving into his new role August 4th. Chiasson says he’s excited to lead the new effort to improve highway... Read More.

Applications are now being accepted for Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 108, set to begin in January 2026

Thursday, July 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana State Police is now accepting applications for Cadet Class 108. While the class does not start until January 4th, 2026, the application deadline is August 18th – a little more than one month from now. Captain Johnnie Brown says you can fill out... Read More.

Louisiana Tech leaving Conference USA to join Sunbelt Conference

Thursday, July 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference held a press conference in Ruston, officially welcoming the Bulldogs to the conference yesterday. University President Jim Henderson is looking forward the return of heated rivalries for Louisiana sports fans. “Understand, behind the scenes, the presidents and the... Read More.

Expect heavy rainfall as disturbance in the gulf is expected to make landfall in south Louisiana beginning Thursday

Wednesday, July 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Forecasters are now urging those of you near the Gulf Coast to be weather aware for the next few days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s a disturbance brewing in the gulf; however, it will not rise to the level of a... Read More.

Law enforcement officers, Louisiana business owner indicted on charges of bribery, conspiracy to commit visa fraud, mail fraud

Wednesday, July 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announces a 62-count indictment against five people, including four law enforcement officers, in connection with a visa fraud scheme. Alex Van Hook, the acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, told a news conference this morning that the... Read More.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center launches PENNINGTON GENERATION, a research program designed to study childhood obesity in Louisiana

Wednesday, July 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center has launched the Pennington Generation research study to study childhood obesity. Dr. Peter Katzmarzyk, an associate executive director for population and public health science at Pennington Biomedical, says the study is designed to examine the influence of lifestyle factors... Read More.

Cardholders at select library systems in Louisiana can now obtain free passes to the National World War II Museum

Wednesday, July 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

If you hold a library card at the state library or at the library systems in Iberville, Livingston, Tangipahoa or Rapides parishes, you can now use your card to get into a museum! State Librarian Meg Placke says a limited number of passes are... Read More.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow to co-sponsor constitutional amendment to ban burning of U.S. flag

Wednesday, July 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced last week she’d be co-sponsoring a constitutional amendment to ban the burning of the U.S. flag with Arkansas Republican Steve Womack. Letlow says this amendment is about protecting the flag and what it represents. “What better way to honor the sacrifices... Read More.

National Hurricane Center calls for increased chances of heavy rainfall to reach coastal Louisiana beginning Wednesday

Tuesday, July 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

The National Hurricane Center says there is a medium chance for a tropical depression to form near Louisiana’s southeast coast later this week. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says regardless of development, significant rainfall totals are expected. “We could see anywhere from 10 to... Read More.

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s message to drivers for July: Slow down or suffer deadly consequences

Tuesday, July 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has a stern message for all you kamikaze drivers out there: Chill out and slow down! It’s part of a month-long national campaign aimed at reminding drivers that speeding has deadly consequences. Greg Fischer with the LHSC says in... Read More.

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Lafourche Parish President Archie Chiasson steps down to accept new role as head of Office of Louisiana Highway Construction

Applications are now being accepted for Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 108, set to begin in January 2026

Louisiana Tech leaving Conference USA to join Sunbelt Conference

Expect heavy rainfall as disturbance in the gulf is expected to make landfall in south Louisiana beginning Thursday

Law enforcement officers, Louisiana business owner indicted on charges of bribery, conspiracy to commit visa fraud, mail fraud

Pennington Biomedical Research Center launches PENNINGTON GENERATION, a research program designed to study childhood obesity in Louisiana

Cardholders at select library systems in Louisiana can now obtain free passes to the National World War II Museum

Congresswoman Julia Letlow to co-sponsor constitutional amendment to ban burning of U.S. flag

National Hurricane Center calls for increased chances of heavy rainfall to reach coastal Louisiana beginning Wednesday

Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s message to drivers for July: Slow down or suffer deadly consequences

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