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LSU lapping the field in Rocco’s Jello Shot Challenge behind some heavy hitters

Thursday, June 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

As LSU gets set to do battle with Coastal Carolina for the national championship at the College World Series, there’s no doubt as to who’s running away with the title in the Jello Shot Challenge at Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina across the street from... Read More.

Louisiana State and U.S. Open Turkey Calling contest begins tomorrow in Hammond

Thursday, June 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Turkey callers from across the nation have flocked to Hammond for the Louisiana State & U.S. Open Turkey Calling Championships at the Southern Boyz Outdoor Store. Contest Manager Hunter Lemoine says the competition is open to all ages, with preliminary events starting tomorrow, and... Read More.

Acadiana-based law firm files class-action lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy over political texts, alleged tampering

Thursday, June 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

An Acadiana-based law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against CVS over its text blast to its patients urging them to tell lawmakers to oppose House Bill 358 in the waning moments of the legislative session. Jerome Moroux with the law firm of Broussard,... Read More.

Kenner Hispanic Heritage Festival cancelled due to concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Thursday, June 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

The federal immigration crackdown has led to the cancellation of the Kenner Hispanic Festival, which had been slated for this September at the Kenner Boat Launch. Anamaria Bech, the publisher of the bilingual magazine VIVA NOLA, says a big reason is Kenner’s cooperation with... Read More.

LSU takes advantage of huge fielding miscues by Arkansas to advance to the CWS Championship series

Wednesday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

LSU scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to win 6-5 as Arkansas had two chances to get the final out and failed to do so and the Razorbacks season comes to an end, while LSU will go play for their... Read More.

Former longtime Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter passes away

Wednesday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

The former long-time sheriff of Terrebonne Parish, Jerry Larpenter, has died. The sheriff’s office says Larpenter passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Larpenter was first elected in 1985 and served 21 years, he stepped away for one-term, and one was re-elected again in 2011 and... Read More.

Louisiana could be in for a huge loss in Medicaid funding due to potential changes resulting from President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill”

Wednesday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

A stark warning from Senate President Cameron Henry on federal Medicaid funding. During a webinar hosted by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, the Republican from Metairie says due to changes the Senate is considering on President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” Louisiana... Read More.

Bill signed into law that allows Louisiana state and local law enforcement to neutralize drones seen as threats to public safety

Wednesday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill into law that authorizes state and local law enforcement to actively intercept and disable drones that pose credible threats to public safety. GOHSEP Executive Officer of Security and Interoperability Thomas Mule says this is a public safety and... Read More.

ICE raid on Delta Downs for unauthorized workers

Wednesday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Federal and state authorities arrested 84 undocumented immigrants yesterday at Delta Downs Racetrack in Calcasieu Parish during a worksite enforcement operation. “ICE Homeland Security Investigations is working closely with our federal and state partners to review each case of unauthorized employment at the racetrack to... Read More.

Invasive fish species return to Louisiana waterways

Wednesday, June 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tilapia, a hardy invasive fish, has reemerged in canals near Port Sulphur, two decades after escaping a pond during Hurricane Katrina. LDWF Deputy Assistant Secretary of Fisheries Chris Schieble says they thought Tilapia was eradicated in 2009 through a costly rotenone treatment, and recent... Read More.

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LSU lapping the field in Rocco’s Jello Shot Challenge behind some heavy hitters

Louisiana State and U.S. Open Turkey Calling contest begins tomorrow in Hammond

Acadiana-based law firm files class-action lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy over political texts, alleged tampering

Kenner Hispanic Heritage Festival cancelled due to concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

LSU takes advantage of huge fielding miscues by Arkansas to advance to the CWS Championship series

Former longtime Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter passes away

Louisiana could be in for a huge loss in Medicaid funding due to potential changes resulting from President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill”

Bill signed into law that allows Louisiana state and local law enforcement to neutralize drones seen as threats to public safety

ICE raid on Delta Downs for unauthorized workers

Invasive fish species return to Louisiana waterways

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