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TSA to charge travelers without a valid ID $45 to get through the security checkpoints at the airport

Thursday, January 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Starting Sunday, if you do not have proper identification it will cost you a little more to fly. Travelers that do not present an acceptable form of identification at the security checkpoint will have to pay a new $45 "Identity Verification Fee." TSA spokesperson Gervais... Read More.

Entergy: Some of the Ice storm power outages expected to stretch into Saturday

Thursday, January 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Some people in northeast Louisiana have been waiting a long time to get their power restored. Now, Entergy says they may have to wait a little longer. It says it may be as late as Saturday before it can restore power to everyone. Nyka... Read More.

Rockin’1000 taps Harry Connick Jr. as special guest artistic director for Superdome show

Thursday, January 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

After a decade of staging concerts in stadiums throughout Europe featuring 1,000 musicians, Rockin'1000 is staging its first U.S. concert Saturday night in the Superdome. To give the show a local flavor, the Italian-based organizers needed to recruit a local heavy hitter. So they didn't merely... Read More.

Census Bureau: Louisiana had net gain of 3,300 residents last year

Thursday, January 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana had a net population gain last year. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Louisiana added about 3,300 to its population total between July 1, 2024, and June 30. "This is good (that) we're not losing population as we have," says demographer Greg Rigamer, "but we... Read More.

US Senate race in the back drop of Washington D.C. Mardi Gras festivities

Thursday, January 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

One of Louisiana's biggest political networking events of the year is underway in the nation's capital, as it's D-C Mardi Gras time. LaPolitics.com publisher and editor Jeremy Alford says there will be a dinner dance on Friday night and a Mardi Gras ball on... Read More.

A new state tax credit encourages businesses to hire interns and have apprenticeships

Thursday, January 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana trails other Southern states in internships and apprenticeships for high school students. That's why the Leaders for a Better Louisiana are alerting businesses about a new state tax credit employers can take advantage of if they hire interns or have an apprenticeship program. "Trying... Read More.

Musicians of the Rockin’1000 come from all walks of life

Thursday, January 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

One of the great things about Rockin'1000 is that it brings together musicians from all over the world, from literally all walks of life. Men or women, Black or white, gay or straight, young or old - all that is irrelevant. The only thing that matters... Read More.

Senator Bill Cassidy calls for investigation after shootings in Minneapolis involving ICE agents

Wednesday, January 28 by Louisiana Radio Network

Senator Bill Cassidy is calling for a full joint federal and state investigation into the events in Minneapolis that he described as "disturbing." In a conference call with reporters, Cassidy said things in Minneapolis have gotten out of hand. "We need to turn down the... Read More.

Louisiana winter storm death toll rises to 8 as power restoration, resident safety top list of Landry administration priorities

Tuesday, January 27 by Louisiana Radio Network

The state health department has announced five additional deaths because of the winter storm, bringing the total number to eight. The cause of death for five of the victims is hypothermia. LDH also says an elderly person in DeSoto Parish died from carbon monoxide... Read More.

Louisiana DOTD, alongside state police and National Guard, working to assist motorists and restore traffic flow along I-20 in North Louisiana

Tuesday, January 27 by Louisiana Radio Network

For those of you in North Louisiana, DOTD is urging you to stay off the roads once again today, if you possibly can. Spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says that especially includes I-20. "We've had numerous stopped or stalled 18-wheelers on the interstate, particularly at I-20 Westbound... Read More.

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TSA to charge travelers without a valid ID $45 to get through the security checkpoints at the airport

Entergy: Some of the Ice storm power outages expected to stretch into Saturday

Rockin’1000 taps Harry Connick Jr. as special guest artistic director for Superdome show

Census Bureau: Louisiana had net gain of 3,300 residents last year

US Senate race in the back drop of Washington D.C. Mardi Gras festivities

A new state tax credit encourages businesses to hire interns and have apprenticeships

Musicians of the Rockin’1000 come from all walks of life

Senator Bill Cassidy calls for investigation after shootings in Minneapolis involving ICE agents

Louisiana DOTD, alongside state police and National Guard, working to assist motorists and restore traffic flow along I-20 in North Louisiana

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