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Former West Monroe high school football coach Jerry Arledge passes away at 83

Tuesday, February 17 by Louisiana Radio Network

Legendary high school coach Jerry Arledge died this past weekend at the age of 83. Arledge served as West Monroe's defensive coordinator from 1992 to 2012 and then succeeded the legendary Don Shows as head coach from 2013 to 2022. Arledge was the DC... Read More.

Iberville Sheriff’s Office unveils system to notify drivers of nearby pursuits

Monday, February 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office rolls out new technology aimed at notifying drivers of nearby pursuits. Vehicles in the department are being equipped with the Pursuit Alert Digital Siren. Sheriff Brett Stassi says it allows deputies to press a single button to notify drivers... Read More.

Former NLU football head coach Pat Collins passes away at age 84

Monday, February 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Funeral services for Legendary football coach Pat Collins is tomorrow in Monroe. Collins led Northeast Louisiana University, now known as ULM, to the Division I-AA Championship in 1987. Former NLU receiver Tag Rome was an assistant coach on that national championship team and says... Read More.

Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise seeking tenth term as member of U.S. House

Monday, February 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana's longest serving U.S. House member, Steve Scalise, is seeking a tenth term. The Republican from Jefferson Parish who also serves as the U.S. House majority leader, is heavily involved in national politics. But Scalise says he's played a crucial role in securing funding... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Health launches Project M.O.M. to assist pregnant women with substance use disorders

Monday, February 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Accidental overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Louisiana since 2018. Secretary of Health, Bruce Greenstein says, in an effort to keep women alive and families intact, the Department of Health has launched a program to bridge the gaps between emergency... Read More.

After sluggish win on Saturday, LSU baseball erupts for 21 runs on Sunday

Monday, February 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson is not one to stay quiet if he sees something he does not like. After the Tigers' 5-3 win over Milwaukee on Saturday, a game that saw LSU only have one extra-base hit through seven innings, Johnson held a... Read More.

Lady Tigers come up short again to South Carolina

Sunday, February 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

The highly anticipated matchup between 6th-ranked LSU and 3rd-ranked South Carolina lived up to the hype, but despite a raucous crowd, black jerseys worn by LSU, and an ABC Television audience, LSU could not beat the Gamecocks as USC left the PMAC with a... Read More.

On final day of qualifying for Louisiana’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, Bill Cassidy and Julia Letlow enter the fray

Friday, February 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

The incumbent and the endorsee in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race qualified for the ballot on the third and final day of qualifying. Julia Letlow touted her work in the U.S. House, particularly working with the Trump administration with border security. "I went to the border.... Read More.

Lee Mallett named new LSU Board of Supervisors chairman

Friday, February 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

Southwest Louisiana businessman Lee Mallett is the new chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors, replacing Scott Ballard. Mallett has been on the LSU Board for 14 years. Louisiana Illuminator reporter Piper Hutchinson says Mallett is not afraid to get involved in the day-to-day... Read More.

President Donald Trump pardons LSU great Billy Cannon, along with four other former NFL players

Friday, February 13 by Louisiana Radio Network

President Trump has posthumously pardoned LSU legend Billy Cannon for his involvement in a counterfeiting scheme that resulted in him spending two-and-half years in prison. Billy Cannon's daughter, Bunnie Cannon, says the family is ecstatic over the news. "That gives us some relief, knowing that... Read More.

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Former West Monroe high school football coach Jerry Arledge passes away at 83

Iberville Sheriff’s Office unveils system to notify drivers of nearby pursuits

Former NLU football head coach Pat Collins passes away at age 84

Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise seeking tenth term as member of U.S. House

Louisiana Department of Health launches Project M.O.M. to assist pregnant women with substance use disorders

After sluggish win on Saturday, LSU baseball erupts for 21 runs on Sunday

Lady Tigers come up short again to South Carolina

On final day of qualifying for Louisiana’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, Bill Cassidy and Julia Letlow enter the fray

Lee Mallett named new LSU Board of Supervisors chairman

President Donald Trump pardons LSU great Billy Cannon, along with four other former NFL players

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