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16-year-old male arrested in connection with shooting at Mardi Gras Parade in Lake Charles

Thursday, February 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 16-year-old is facing an attempted second-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting another teenager during a Mardi Gras Parade in Lake Charles Tuesday night. Deputies say a 14-year-old suffered a single gunshot wound to his arm and was treated at a hospital. Calcasieu Parish... Read More.

Rapides Parish woman convicted in connection with 2023 wildfire

Wednesday, February 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Rapides Parish woman is convicted in connection with a wildfire west of Glenmora nearly three years ago. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says Carrie Willis was negligent as she was burning household trash on her property. "There was household debris and trash and limbs. The... Read More.

Former USL basketball legend Dwight “Bo” Lamar passes away at age 74

Wednesday, February 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette athletics program is mourning the death of former basketball standout Dwight "Bo" Lamar who died earlier this week in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio at the age of 74. Lamar starred for the Ragin' Cajuns from 1969 to... Read More.

Reverend Jesse Jackson’s legacy remembered

Wednesday, February 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

We continue to get reaction to the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson. The iconic figure in our nation's civil rights movement passed away yesterday at the age of 84. The founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and two-time Presidential candidate advocated for... Read More.

Louisiana SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase soft drinks, energy drinks or candy with their benefit cards

Wednesday, February 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting today, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use their benefit cards to purchase soft drinks, energy drinks or candy. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says the state received a waiver from the feds that prevents SNAP recipients from using government assistance... Read More.

Allegiant Air to extend non-stop flights from Shreveport to Orlando into fall months

Wednesday, February 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Since 2012, the only time of year you were able to catch a non-stop flight on Allegiant Air from Shreveport to Orlando or vice-versa was during the summer months. But Mark Crawford, the airport business and development manager for the Shreveport Airport Authority, says... Read More.

Many Louisiana school districts are moving to four-day weeks

Wednesday, February 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

A growing number of school districts are moving to four-day weeks. David Claxton, the executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents and Administrators, says this seems to be happening more in rural parishes, and the biggest motivating factor is money. "They don't have... Read More.

Woodside Energy’s logo to adorn uniforms of all 21 LSU sports teams beginning in the 2026-27 athletic year

Tuesday, February 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Australian-based energy company Woodside Energy's logo will be on all LSU uniforms starting next athletic year as a part of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal. Woodside executive vice president Daniel Kalms says this historic initiative goes beyond the playing field. "Not only make LSU more successful,... Read More.

Baton Rouge businessman looking to purchase Spirit Airlines, move headquarters to New Orleans

Tuesday, February 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Baton Rouge businessman is looking to form a public-private partnership to buy Spirit Airlines and move its headquarters to New Orleans. John Miller, who's the founder of the Country Club of Louisiana, says if he's successful in his quest to buy the financially... Read More.

Leland and Gussie Lacaze earn distinction of being Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple for 2026

Tuesday, February 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

On Valentine's Day, Leland and Gussie Lacaze of Robeline were honored as this year's longest known married couple. For 79 years, the Natchitoches Parish couple has been husband and wife. Family forum president Gene Mills says the couple met in May 1945. "He proposed to... Read More.

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16-year-old male arrested in connection with shooting at Mardi Gras Parade in Lake Charles

Rapides Parish woman convicted in connection with 2023 wildfire

Former USL basketball legend Dwight “Bo” Lamar passes away at age 74

Reverend Jesse Jackson’s legacy remembered

Louisiana SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase soft drinks, energy drinks or candy with their benefit cards

Allegiant Air to extend non-stop flights from Shreveport to Orlando into fall months

Many Louisiana school districts are moving to four-day weeks

Woodside Energy’s logo to adorn uniforms of all 21 LSU sports teams beginning in the 2026-27 athletic year

Baton Rouge businessman looking to purchase Spirit Airlines, move headquarters to New Orleans

Leland and Gussie Lacaze earn distinction of being Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple for 2026

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