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Mansoor Delane, Garrett Nussmeier expected to be first LSU players chosen as 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight

Thursday, April 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The NFL Draft begins tonight at 7 p.m. in Pittsburgh, and several LSU Tigers will be waiting to hear their names called this weekend. One of them is Garrett Nussmeier. NFL Draft expert Mike Detillier of WWL Radio believes Nussmeier will be highly coveted... Read More.

2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks off today with a Jamaican flair

Thursday, April 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The 2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opens today. It consists of essentially two four-day weekends - Thursday through Sunday at the Fair Grounds Race Course. Despite the name, jazz is by no means the only music featured during the festival; Jazz Fest... Read More.

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service between New Orleans and Mobile deemed huge success

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

When Amtrak's Mardi Gras service between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, started last August, officials were anticipating that 75,000 people would climb on board in the first year. We're eight months in, and it has already welcomed its 100,000th passenger! Walt Leger, the president... Read More.

Louisiana legislature dismisses bill requiring TOPS recipients with poor grades to repay scholarships

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana House rejects a bill that would have required some TOPS recipients to pay back their scholarships if they lost them as a result of poor grades or not taking the required number of courses. Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan could not figure... Read More.

“Check Out Louisiana” program, which offers free passes to state parks and historic sites, expands to 68 libraries throughout state

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Check Out Louisiana program has expanded statewide. Through a partnership between the State Library and Louisiana State Parks, library card holders can check out a free day pass to any of Louisiana's 21 state parks and 14 historic sites. State Librarian Meg Placke... Read More.

Louisiana ranks 3rd among Southern states for job growth, according to new report

Wednesday, April 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

A report from Leaders for a Better Louisiana finds that Louisiana is doing well in creating jobs and lowering crime. Better Louisiana CEO Adam Knapp says based on state and federal data, Louisiana ranks third among Southern states for job growth, adding nearly 23,000... Read More.

LSU Baseball: Jake Brown, Cooper Moore out for remainder of season due to injuries

Tuesday, April 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

A devastating blow to an LSU baseball team that's already teetering as right fielder Jake Brown, is done for the season with a broken hamate bone. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says LSU's offense is already struggling and now they will play the rest... Read More.

Louisiana 988 offers resources for those struggling with mental and emotional distress

Tuesday, April 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

An examination of the Facebook profile of the Shreveport man who killed his seven children and a nephew Sunday morning shows that he had been struggling with mental health. In light of that, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging you to prioritize your... Read More.

Love One Louisiana Foundation to pay for funerals of all 8 children killed in recent mass shooting in Shreveport

Tuesday, April 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Out of unspeakable tragedy comes some good. Governor Landry has announced that the Love One Louisiana Foundation, which is led by his wife Sharon, will be paying for the funerals of all eight children killed in Sunday morning's mass shooting. In making the announcement... Read More.

Discussion continues regarding proposed legislation to dismantle Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

Tuesday, April 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Mandeville Senator Patrick McMath has met with Governor Landry about revamping the state's child welfare system. McMath introduced legislation last week that would dismantle the Department of Children and Family Services, moving most of its functions within the Louisiana Department of Health and having... Read More.

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Mansoor Delane, Garrett Nussmeier expected to be first LSU players chosen as 2026 NFL Draft begins tonight

2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicks off today with a Jamaican flair

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service between New Orleans and Mobile deemed huge success

Louisiana legislature dismisses bill requiring TOPS recipients with poor grades to repay scholarships

“Check Out Louisiana” program, which offers free passes to state parks and historic sites, expands to 68 libraries throughout state

Louisiana ranks 3rd among Southern states for job growth, according to new report

LSU Baseball: Jake Brown, Cooper Moore out for remainder of season due to injuries

Louisiana 988 offers resources for those struggling with mental and emotional distress

Love One Louisiana Foundation to pay for funerals of all 8 children killed in recent mass shooting in Shreveport

Discussion continues regarding proposed legislation to dismantle Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

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