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Book your tickets now for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service

Wednesday, July 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service, launching August 18, revives passenger rail between New Orleans and Mobile, AL, with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross says you can get your tickets now. “So, you can buy your tickets... Read More.

New Orleans-based Delta Utilities completes purchase of Entergy’s natural gas business

Wednesday, July 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

New Orleans-based Delta Utilities has completed its purchase of Entergy’s natural gas business, adding more than 200,000 customers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Delta Utilities CEO Tim Poche says for those customers, the transition from Entergy will be seamless. “Energy was previously providing them... Read More.

Federal judge reinstates Serve Louisiana AmeriCorps Grant

Tuesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

A federal judge has granted Serve Louisiana’s motion for a preliminary injunction, reinstating the AmeriCorps grant that had been abruptly canceled as part of a nationwide termination effort earlier this year. Serve Louisiana Program Director Maggie Connaro says the ruling restores the program’s operations... Read More.

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart died at the age of 90

Tuesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, a prominent Louisiana televangelist, died at 90 after suffering a cardiac arrest on June 15, 2025, at his Baton Rouge home. Talk Louisiana Host Jim Engster says Swaggart was a kind, Christian man. “He forgave others and ultimately had to seek forgiveness... Read More.

Passage of House Bill 674, which covers ethics investigations against public officials, draws concerns from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana

Tuesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

The board that investigates alleged ethics violations against public officials has new restrictions to abide by. That’s due to a new law as a result of the passage of House Bill 674 by New Iberia Republican Beau Beaullieu, who says officials have complained for... Read More.

Cases of West Nile Virus in Louisiana beginning to increase with the arrival of summer

Tuesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

This is the time of year that West Nile Virus starts to ramp up, and Dr. Alma Roy, the director of LSU’s Vector-Borne Disease Diagnostic Lab, says this year could be a busy one. “In our laboratory, we are seeing more positive mosquito pools currently... Read More.

LSU athletics to take advantage as new college sports revenue sharing initiative begins today

Tuesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new era of college athletics begins, as revenue sharing launches across the nation today. Schools can now pay up to $20.5 million of athletics revenue directly to athletes. The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander says LSU will spend around 75% of that on football, 15%... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signed multiple DOTD bills into law

Tuesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry signed bills to reform Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) yesterday. HB 640 established the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction to manage 5,000 miles of non-federal aid roads, aiming to improve project delivery. “But more than that it will lead the... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry signs several bills into law to combat Louisiana’s insurance issues

Monday, June 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry sat at his desk today and signed a number of bills to address Louisiana’s insurance crisis. Landry signed SB 61 that forces insurance companies to tell customers if they are raising rates based on credit scores. “If insurance companies are increasing your... Read More.

Chef Karlos Knott of The Cajun Saucer in Arnaudville has been named the 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood

Monday, June 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new king of Louisiana seafood has been crowned. Chef Karlos Knott of The Cajun Saucer in Arnaudville took first place in the 18th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO), which took place at The Harbor Center in Slidell on Friday, June 27th. Knott’s winning entry... Read More.

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Book your tickets now for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service

New Orleans-based Delta Utilities completes purchase of Entergy’s natural gas business

Federal judge reinstates Serve Louisiana AmeriCorps Grant

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart died at the age of 90

Passage of House Bill 674, which covers ethics investigations against public officials, draws concerns from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana

Cases of West Nile Virus in Louisiana beginning to increase with the arrival of summer

Governor Jeff Landry signed multiple DOTD bills into law

Governor Jeff Landry signs several bills into law to combat Louisiana’s insurance issues

Chef Karlos Knott of The Cajun Saucer in Arnaudville has been named the 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood

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