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Lafayette Parish man arrested following an apartment fire that claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl

Monday, May 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

A 28-year-old Lafayette Parish man is behind bars after allegedly setting a fire that killed a 9-year-old girl. An apartment caught fire early Sunday morning in an unincorporated area of Duson. Two adults escaped the blaze, but fire fighters could not locate the girl... Read More.

Dual sport phenom Ahmad Hudson of Ruston commits to LSU football, wants to play basketball as well

Monday, May 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

One of the top athletes in the country has committed to play football at LSU and he also wants to play for Will Wade and the Tigers men's basketball team. Ruston High's Ahmad Hudson is ranked as the nation's top tight end in the... Read More.

Multiple lawsuits filed over suspension of Louisiana U.S. House primary elections

Monday, May 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

Multiple lawsuits have been filed seeking to force the elections for U.S. House to proceed. Among them was one filed by 5th District Democratic candidate Lindsay Garcia, who said Landry was out of bounds in calling off the House elections. "Anybody who's read the Constitution... Read More.

Construction of 94-mile land bridge spanning from Plaquemines Parish to Terrebonne Parish approved by Louisiana Legislature

Monday, May 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Legislature has given final approval to a $1.5 billion plan for coastal protection and restoration. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chairman Gordon Dove says one of the highlights of the annual plan is a 94-mile land bridge from Port Sulphur in Plaquemines... Read More.

Louisiana lawmakers to begin discussions regarding the creation of a new Congressional district map

Monday, May 4 by Louisiana Radio Network

With four weeks to go in the legislative session, state lawmakers are expected to begin this week the public debate on drawing up a new Congressional district map. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the current map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. At... Read More.

LSU sweeps South Carolina to keep its postseason hopes alive

Sunday, May 3 by Louisiana Radio Network

Heading into this past weekend, you knew there was a chance LSU could sweep South Carolina, but it was far from a given considering the Tigers had lost nine straight SEC games heading into the series against the Gamecocks. But LSU played its best weekend... Read More.

Beloved Livingston Parish crossing guard Katy Wells killed by suspected drunk driver

Friday, May 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

Tragedy in Livingston Parish as a school crossing guard is killed by a suspected drunk driver. 74-year-old Katy Wells was directing traffic on Highway 16 in Denham Springs Thursday afternoon as Gray's Creek Elementary School was being let out for the day, when she... Read More.

New poll has Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming leading his opponents in upcoming U.S. Republican Senate primary

Friday, May 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

A new poll on the Republican U.S. Senate primary shows State Treasurer John Fleming leading the field with 28% of the vote, followed by Julia Letlow at 27% and Bill Cassidy at 21%. Emerson College and KLFY-TV conducted the survey and Pearson Cross who... Read More.

Suspension of Louisiana U.S. House primary raises questions concerning campaign fundraising

Friday, May 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

With the U.S. House elections now suspended in light of the state's congressional map being declared unconstitutional, that means all campaigns are now null and void. Once a new map is adopted, the process will start all over from square one, with candidates going... Read More.

Legislation to replace Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers with QR codes close to passage despite objections from vehicle inspection businesses

Friday, May 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

A House bill that would eliminate vehicle inspection stickers is nearing final passage, despite strong opposition from the businesses that conduct the inspections. Janice Aucion of Morgan City says she's been inspecting vehicles for 26 years and told the Louisiana Senate Transportation Committee that... Read More.

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Lafayette Parish man arrested following an apartment fire that claimed the life of a 9-year-old girl

Dual sport phenom Ahmad Hudson of Ruston commits to LSU football, wants to play basketball as well

Multiple lawsuits filed over suspension of Louisiana U.S. House primary elections

Construction of 94-mile land bridge spanning from Plaquemines Parish to Terrebonne Parish approved by Louisiana Legislature

Louisiana lawmakers to begin discussions regarding the creation of a new Congressional district map

LSU sweeps South Carolina to keep its postseason hopes alive

Beloved Livingston Parish crossing guard Katy Wells killed by suspected drunk driver

New poll has Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming leading his opponents in upcoming U.S. Republican Senate primary

Suspension of Louisiana U.S. House primary raises questions concerning campaign fundraising

Legislation to replace Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers with QR codes close to passage despite objections from vehicle inspection businesses

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