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Candidates abound as race for Louisiana District 5 U.S. House seat ramps up

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The race for the District 5 U.S. House seat that Letlow gave up to run for U.S. Senate is getting crowded. Blake Miguez dropped out of the senate race to seek the District 5 House seat. State Senators Stewart Cathey of Monroe and Rick... Read More.

Grandmother arrested in connection with housefire in Shreveport that killed her two granddaughters

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

In October, two young sisters were killed in a house fire in Shreveport - and now, two people, including their grandmother, have been arrested. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Jr. announced the arrest of 50-year-old Rita Montgomery in connection with the fire that killed... Read More.

Early polling finds Julia Letlow ahead of Bill Cassidy in upcoming Republican primary

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new poll finds that Congresswoman Julia Letlow is the preferred choice of Republican primary voters. The survey of 600 voters conducted by pollster Greg Rigamer finds Letlow receiving 27% of the vote to incumbent Bill Cassidy's 21%. Business lobbyist Alton Ashy paid for... Read More.

SNAP recipients in eight central and north Louisiana parishes to receive additional benefits due to recent ice storm

Wednesday, February 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Families in north Louisiana that rely on SNAP will see additional benefits because of the ice storm. Officials say there are thousands of households who have less money and less food because of road closures and extended power outages. Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein: "SNAP... Read More.

LDWF is stocking ponds throughout the state with Rainbow Trout as part of its “Get Out & Fish!” program

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

LDWF plans to complete this week the stocking of adult-size Rainbow Trout at 17 community ponds across the state. Joshua Porter, who is a fisheries outreach biologist, says they stock ponds with Rainbow Trout, where anglers can fish along the bank. RAINBOW TROUT (image... Read More.

Blake Miguez pivots from U.S. Senate campaign to run for vacant U.S. House fifth District seat

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

A campaign detour for Blake Miguez just before the start of qualifying. The state senator from New Iberia announced on social media today that he's ending his run for U.S. Senate and is instead running for U.S. House in the fifth district - the... Read More.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections addresses multiple unexpected deaths Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The department of public safety and corrections is addressing a series of unexpected deaths at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish. Chief of Operations Seth Smith says of the 47 deaths at Elayn Hunt in 2025, 18 were unexpected. "11 were determined to... Read More.

Super PAC backing Bill Cassidy releases first attack ad aimed at Julia Letlow

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The first attack ad is out in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary. A super PAC supporting incumbent Bill Cassidy has labeled Congresswoman Julia Letlow, in its words, a "liberal," accusing her of voting with former President Joe Biden more than any of the other... Read More.

United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches Family Relief Effort to assist residents affected by recent ice storm

Tuesday, February 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

The United Way has launched the Family Relief Effort to support households facing unexpected financial hardship because of the ice storm. United Way of Northeast Louisiana President Kim Lowery says 56% of households in this part of the state already struggle to pay their... Read More.

Arrests made in shooting that took place at a Mardi Gras parade in East Feliciana Parish

Monday, February 2 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 15-year-old involved in Saturday's shooting at a Mardi Gras parade in East Feliciana Parish will be charged as an adult. That's according to district attorney Sam D'Aquilla. Sheriff Jeff Travis says Malik Liggins is one of four people to be arrested and more... Read More.

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Candidates abound as race for Louisiana District 5 U.S. House seat ramps up

Grandmother arrested in connection with housefire in Shreveport that killed her two granddaughters

Early polling finds Julia Letlow ahead of Bill Cassidy in upcoming Republican primary

SNAP recipients in eight central and north Louisiana parishes to receive additional benefits due to recent ice storm

LDWF is stocking ponds throughout the state with Rainbow Trout as part of its “Get Out & Fish!” program

Blake Miguez pivots from U.S. Senate campaign to run for vacant U.S. House fifth District seat

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections addresses multiple unexpected deaths Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish

Super PAC backing Bill Cassidy releases first attack ad aimed at Julia Letlow

United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches Family Relief Effort to assist residents affected by recent ice storm

Arrests made in shooting that took place at a Mardi Gras parade in East Feliciana Parish

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