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Governor Jeff Landry unveils four new initiatives aimed at bolstering Louisiana economic development

Tuesday, September 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry announced four initiatives aimed at strengthening the business climate in Louisiana. The first initiative is the creation of a website called Source Louisiana, which provides an easy platform for local businesses to showcase themselves for potential opportunities. “Businesses right here at home can... Read More.

Enrollment numbers are on the rise at McNeese State University

Tuesday, September 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

McNeese has stopped a 14-year decline in enrollment in a big way. University President Dr. Wade Rousse says more and more students are choosing to attend McNeese. “Last fall were up 3%. That was the first time we’d been up in 14 years, and we... Read More.

Chronic absenteeism among Louisiana public school students is on the decline

Tuesday, September 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana has made strides in reducing the state’s chronic absenteeism rate among public school students. Chronic absenteeism rose following the COVID pandemic to a high of nearly 25% for the 2023-24 school year; but last year, the rate dropped 2%. Misty Davis, the executive... Read More.

Operation Lifesaver’s “Think Train Week” to highlight dangers of trespassing on railroad tracks in Louisiana

Tuesday, September 16 by Louisiana Radio Network

An international organization is using this week to spread awareness of the dangers of trespassing on railroad tracks. Nan Arthur, the state coordinator for Operation Lifesaver, says it’s a huge problem in Louisiana. “Trespassing in Louisiana is probably our highest incident level where we actually... Read More.

Louisiana Democratic Party to take precautions after vandalism at Baton Rouge headquarters in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination

Monday, September 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

Late last week, in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, someone vandalized the outside of Louisiana Democratic Party headquarters in Baton Rouge. Someone spray-painted the word “murderers” outside the building. Executive Director Dadrius Lanus says the graffiti has been cleaned... Read More.

Evangel Christian Academy star quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston commits to LSU

Monday, September 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU scores a major commitment in quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston. He’s currently a junior from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, and ESPN has him as the top pocket passer in the country. Lee Brecheen with Louisiana Football Magazine says Houston reminds him a lot... Read More.

Woodside Energy Group to break ground on $17.5 billion LNG project in Calcasieu Parish today

Monday, September 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

It’s a historic day for southwest Louisiana as state and local officials break ground on a $17.5 billion LNG project that will be built and operated by Woodside Energy Group. The liquified natural gas production and export facility in Calcasieu is called Louisiana LNG.... Read More.

Record-breaking number of whooping cough cases have been confirmed in Louisiana this year thus far

Monday, September 15 by Louisiana Radio Network

It’s been a record-breaking year for whooping cough, and we still have three and a half months to go. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says through the first eight months of this year, Louisiana has confirmed 379 whooping cough cases. “This is close to double the... Read More.

Defense leads the way as LSU waits for the offense to find its way

Sunday, September 14 by Louisiana Radio Network

It was another great performance by LSU’s defense as the Tigers intercepted Florida quarterback DJ Lagway five times in a 20-10 win over the Gators to improve to 3-0. While it’s fun to watch LSU’s defense dominate again, it’s hard to ignore the struggles on... Read More.

Cheneyville acting police chief charged with sexual battery of child under 13

Friday, September 12 by Louisiana Radio Network

The acting police chief in Cheneyville, a town of less than 500 in Rapides Parish, finds himself on the other side of the law. Charles A. Isaac, 37, is charged with molestation of a juvenile and sexual battery of a child under the age of... Read More.

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Governor Jeff Landry unveils four new initiatives aimed at bolstering Louisiana economic development

Enrollment numbers are on the rise at McNeese State University

Chronic absenteeism among Louisiana public school students is on the decline

Operation Lifesaver’s “Think Train Week” to highlight dangers of trespassing on railroad tracks in Louisiana

Louisiana Democratic Party to take precautions after vandalism at Baton Rouge headquarters in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination

Evangel Christian Academy star quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston commits to LSU

Record-breaking number of whooping cough cases have been confirmed in Louisiana this year thus far

Defense leads the way as LSU waits for the offense to find its way

Cheneyville acting police chief charged with sexual battery of child under 13

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