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RJ Luis cleared by Baton Rouge judge to play for LSU after signing NBA, G League contracts

Tuesday, August 25 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Baton Rouge judge granted LSU basketball signee RJ Luis a preliminary injunction allowing him to return to college basketball after signing two NBA and G League contracts. Luis's attorney, Elliot Abrams, told WBRZ in Baton Rouge that with NIL and revenue sharing allowing... Read More.

Announcement expected Tuesday confirming SpaceX spaceport construction in Vermilion Parish

Monday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry will be in Abbeville this Tuesday, where he's expected to announce that SpaceX will be building a spaceport in coastal Vermilion Parish. Parish President Chad Vallo will also be on hand and says with the scores of high-paying jobs the spaceport will... Read More.

LSU HC Lane Kiffin responds to criticism in wake of recruiting former NFL player Dae’Quan Wright

Monday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU received a commitment from former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright to return to college football after being waived by the Browns. Wright would become the first player to ever play in an NFL training camp and return to college football thanks to... Read More.

One year after Smitty’s Supply plant explosion, Roseland residents still seek answers

Monday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

This past weekend marked the year anniversary of the Smitty's Supply plant explosion in Roseland. The blast released stored motor oils, lubricants and fuel additives into the local environment and the Tangipahoa River. Pat Mashburn lives 35 miles south of the explosion site and... Read More.

University Medical Center New Orleans celebrates unveiling of expanded cancer center today

Monday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

University Medical Center New Orleans officially opens phase one of its expanded cancer center, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 this morning. Dr. Amelia Jernigan with UMC New Orleans says the additional space will allow cancer patients to be able to be seen quickly... Read More.

Amazon Web Services to hold open house in Shreveport-Bossier area regarding construction of data centers

Monday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

Amazon Web Services will hold an open house tomorrow at the Shreveport Convention Center to discuss the three data centers they are building in the Shreveport-Bossier area. There are concerns about how much water and electricity the facilities will use. AWS Vice President of... Read More.

According to LSU Health Shreveport, New developmental mRNA vaccine could benefit melanoma patients

Monday, August 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new mRNA vaccine to reduce the risk of melanoma returning is showing great promise. Dr. Katherine Chang, an assistant professor of ear, nose and throat surgery at LSU Health Shreveport, says the vaccine being developed by Merck and Moderna works by removing the... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services agrees to reinstate reimbursements for foster parents

Friday, August 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana lawmakers heard from frustrated foster parents upset they are receiving less money from the state to provide care for kids in state custody. Starting July first, DCFS raised the foster care board rate payments from $600 to 900 a month but stopped reimbursing... Read More.

ULM receives grant from Louisiana Department of Health to expand health science offerings

Friday, August 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

ULM is expanding its health science offerings, thanks to a grant of more than $2 million from the Louisiana Department of Health through the Rural Transformation Project. Dr. Wendy Bailes, the dean of the ULM College of Health Sciences, says the grant will allow... Read More.

Louisiana continues to experience prolonged heatwave, drought conditions

Friday, August 21 by Louisiana Radio Network

What a difference a couple months make in Louisiana. Whereas May and June were marked by torrential rains throughout the state, August is a completely different story. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says this month has been almost completely devoid of rain throughout the... Read More.

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RJ Luis cleared by Baton Rouge judge to play for LSU after signing NBA, G League contracts

Announcement expected Tuesday confirming SpaceX spaceport construction in Vermilion Parish

LSU HC Lane Kiffin responds to criticism in wake of recruiting former NFL player Dae’Quan Wright

One year after Smitty’s Supply plant explosion, Roseland residents still seek answers

University Medical Center New Orleans celebrates unveiling of expanded cancer center today

Amazon Web Services to hold open house in Shreveport-Bossier area regarding construction of data centers

According to LSU Health Shreveport, New developmental mRNA vaccine could benefit melanoma patients

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services agrees to reinstate reimbursements for foster parents

ULM receives grant from Louisiana Department of Health to expand health science offerings

Louisiana continues to experience prolonged heatwave, drought conditions

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