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LDWF: Send us a photo of the eastern spotted skunk if you see one

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking you to be on the lookout for the eastern spotted skunk. It’s a species that hasn’t officially been documented in the state in more than three decades, and the department wants to use the data to help... Read More.

24 restaurants in north Louisiana busted for not disclosing origin of shrimp being served, as required by law

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

It seems that restaurants in the Monroe and Ruston areas need a little work in telling diners about the source of their shrimp. SeaD Consulting went to 24 restaurants, and Founder David Williams said none of them said anything about the possibility of their... Read More.

Litterbugs beware: New Louisiana law expands jurisdiction of state park wardens to enforce anti-littering efforts

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

The State of Louisiana has a stern warning for litterbugs: We’re not taking your trash anymore! Harahan Representative John Illg authored the new state law that beefs up enforcement of the state’s anti-littering enforcement efforts. “The park rangers are going to be able to go... Read More.

President Donald Trump suggests Tylenol use during pregnancy leads to autism

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

President Donald Trump is urging pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol as he says there is a link between acetaminophen and autism. But President of the Louisiana Chapter of the Autism Society, Beryl Hebert, says there is no conclusive evidence of Tylenol use in... Read More.

Rapides Parish authorities arrest juvenile for allegedly posting threat on social media to shoot up Oak Hill High School in Elmer

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A juvenile is arrested for allegedly posting a threat onto social media to shoot up a school in Rapides Parish. The threat was made to Oak Hill High School in Elmer. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says the threat was made... Read More.

Other factors besides wind should be considered when categorizing hurricanes, according to University of South Florida study

Tuesday, September 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Researchers at the University of South Florida want to reimagine the way we categorize hurricanes. Currently, they’re rated on a scale of one to five based solely on wind speed. But Jennifer Collins, a professor of geosciences at USF, says there are two other... Read More.

Two women found dead in apparent drowning while fishing at Dorcheat Bayou in Webster Parish

Monday, September 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two fishermen drowned on Sunday at Dorcheat Bayou in Webster Parish. Sheriff Jason Parker says it’s believed one of the fishermen fell from a chair into the water and the other ended up in the water trying to rescue the other. “We don’t know exactly... Read More.

New trial date for former Union Parish football star and ex-LSU running back Trey Holly set for April 27, 2026

Monday, September 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new trial date is set for former Union Parish football star and ex-LSU running back Trey Holly who is facing a felony charge in connection with a shooting in Union Parish that injured two people in February of last year. Judge Monique Clement... Read More.

LSU’s permanent opponents in football revealed

Monday, September 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU will no longer play Alabama and Florida every season. That’s according to a report from On3.com’s Chris Low, who released the annual opponents for the next four seasons for all 16 teams in the Southeastern Conference. The SEC said it would unveil the... Read More.

This Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Rita

Monday, September 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of another devastating hurricane – Hurricane Rita. The storm reached the maximum intensity of Category Five before weakening to Category Three when it made landfall in Johnson’s Bayou, near the Texas border, on September 24th, 2005. J.C. Falcon was... Read More.

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LDWF: Send us a photo of the eastern spotted skunk if you see one

24 restaurants in north Louisiana busted for not disclosing origin of shrimp being served, as required by law

Litterbugs beware: New Louisiana law expands jurisdiction of state park wardens to enforce anti-littering efforts

President Donald Trump suggests Tylenol use during pregnancy leads to autism

Other factors besides wind should be considered when categorizing hurricanes, according to University of South Florida study

Two women found dead in apparent drowning while fishing at Dorcheat Bayou in Webster Parish

New trial date for former Union Parish football star and ex-LSU running back Trey Holly set for April 27, 2026

LSU’s permanent opponents in football revealed

This Wednesday marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Rita

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