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New data from Louisiana Department of Insurance shows positive movement in state’s insurance market

Thursday, February 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

New data released by the Louisiana Department of Insurance shows private auto insurance rates declined on average nearly 6% in 2025, while homeowners' insurance rates rose slightly. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the decrease in auto premiums is due to a reduction in accidents.... Read More.

Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would place two-term limit on the office of governor

Thursday, February 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

A New Orleans-area lawmaker has offered up a proposed constitutional amendment for the upcoming legislative session that would place a lifetime limit of two terms on a person who has served as governor. St. Bernard Parish Republican Michael Bayham's legislation would mean that former... Read More.

Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser pardons “Tony the Crawfish” to kick off 2026 crawfish season

Thursday, February 26 by Louisiana Radio Network

For the 10th year on the Tuesday after Mardi Gras, Louisiana officially kicked off crawfish season by pardoning one lucky mudbug. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser granted the reprieve yesterday. "With the power vested in me, as Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Louisiana, do... Read More.

Hammond Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with accidental shooting, death of a juvenile

Wednesday, February 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 14-year-old girl is shot and killed in Hammond last night. Investigators say as the girl was sitting in the back seat of a car, 18-year-old Trey Robinson was in the front seat playing with a gun; and when he dropped it, it discharged,... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry announces state income tax relief for Louisiana residents

Wednesday, February 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry says when people file their state income taxes this year, they will get a bigger refund. Landry says it's the result of the legislation approved during the 2024 Tax Reform Special Session. The governor says the typical middle-class working family save... Read More.

Pineville Representative Mike Johnson files bill to increase penalties for school threats

Tuesday, February 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

A state lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at putting a stop to school threats. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson's bill would increase the penalties for terrorizing and menacing schools - and parents would be held financially responsible. Johnson says there would be certain instances... Read More.

Amazon to build $12 billion data center in northwest Louisiana

Tuesday, February 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Amazon has selected Louisiana to invest $12 billion for a data center campus. The campus is being built in northwest Louisiana in Caddo and Bossier parishes. Governor Landry says it's believed to be the biggest single investment by a company in the history of... Read More.

Monroe lawmaker wants to name a proposed Mississippi River Bridge after President Donald Trump

Monday, February 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

If another Mississippi River Bridge is built in the Baton Rouge area, one state lawmaker believes it should be named after President Trump. Monroe Republican Representative Michael Echols says if his legislation is approved, the proposed bridge that would be built south of the... Read More.

Year-long Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation yields six arrests, large seizure of methamphetamine

Monday, February 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A year-long narcotics investigation in Terrebonne Parish has resulted in six arrests and the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the sheriff's office, approximately 70 pounds. Lt. Blake Tabor says the coordinated operation also resulted in the recovery of significant quantities of other... Read More.

American Airlines adds an additional non-stop round-trip flight from Monroe Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Monday, February 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

American Airlines adds an additional non-stop round-trip flight between Monroe Regional Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Monroe Regional Airport Director Charles Butcher says you can thank - or blame - economic development for the addition of that fourth daily round trip. "With all the... Read More.

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New data from Louisiana Department of Insurance shows positive movement in state’s insurance market

Proposed Louisiana constitutional amendment would place two-term limit on the office of governor

Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser pardons “Tony the Crawfish” to kick off 2026 crawfish season

Hammond Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with accidental shooting, death of a juvenile

Governor Jeff Landry announces state income tax relief for Louisiana residents

Pineville Representative Mike Johnson files bill to increase penalties for school threats

Amazon to build $12 billion data center in northwest Louisiana

Monroe lawmaker wants to name a proposed Mississippi River Bridge after President Donald Trump

Year-long Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigation yields six arrests, large seizure of methamphetamine

American Airlines adds an additional non-stop round-trip flight from Monroe Regional Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

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