State News

Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office will be featured on CW’s “Police 24/7

Friday, January 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is set to appear in season 2 of the television series Police 24/7. While the specific episodes featuring BSO haven’t been confirmed, Public Information Officer Lt. Neil Johnston says they will be on later episodes showing what BSO Deputies... Read More.

Last quarter Senator Bill Cassidy raised $1 million for his re-election campaign increasing cash-on-hand to $5.8 million

Friday, January 24 by Louisiana Radio Network

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) raised $1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing his campaign cash-on-hand to over $6.5 million. This marks a rise from $5.8 million at the end of Q3. Political Advisor Bernie Pinsonat says the question is can he... Read More.

Louisiana and Arkansas Departments of Transportation working together diligently to reopen major highways closed due to snow and ice, updates provided regarding road closures

Thursday, January 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Work continues today on the reopening of major highways closed because of snow and ice. Large portions of I-10 and I-55 are closed as well as U-S 90 in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they’ve been chipping away on six... Read More.

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments over Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law

Thursday, January 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

A three-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments this morning over the state’s Ten Commandments law. The law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms statewide is currently on hold in five parishes –... Read More.

Louisiana and Arkansas Departments of Transportation working together diligently to reopen major highways closed due to snow and ice

Thursday, January 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Work continues today on the reopening of major highways closed because of snow and ice. Large portions of I-10 and I-55 are closed as well as U-S 90 in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they’ve been chipping away on six... Read More.

Four hunters rescued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents during Winter Storm

Thursday, January 23 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents were busy during the snowstorm rescuing duck hunters. Two duck hunters were stranded on Lake Henderson in St. Martin Parish and Sergeant Jeremy Foret was part of the effort where four duck hunters got stranded in St.... Read More.

Grymes: This was the biggest snowstorm in more than a century

Wednesday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

This snowstorm has certainly been one for the ages. Unless you’re from an area much farther north, if you think this snowstorm has been nothing like you’ve ever experienced, State Climatologist Jay Grymes says you are so right. “This was the biggest snowstorm in more than... Read More.

St. Bernard Parish received record snowfall from historic winter storm

Wednesday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

St. Bernard Parish recently experienced an extraordinary weather event, receiving 11.5 inches of snow, an unprecedented amount for the region. St. Bernard Parish GOHSEP Director John Rahaim (ram) described it as the most snow he has ever witnessed in Louisiana, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime... Read More.

All-time record low temperatures set in southwest Louisiana, snowfall estimates are in

Wednesday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

New all time record lows were set Wednesday morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Stacey Denson says single digit temperature readings were recorded across southwest Louisiana. “In Lake Charles this morning we got down to six-degrees, which is the second coldest ever, and then Lafayette and... Read More.

LSU AgCenter expects better than normal supply of crawfish this season, despite historic winter storm

Wednesday, January 22 by Louisiana Radio Network

What will the 2025 snowstorm and cold temperatures mean for the upcoming crawfish season? LSU AgCenter crawfish expert Mark Shirley says the mudbugs will bury themselves as deep into the mud as they can. “It’s not going to kill the crawfish, but it will significantly... Read More.

Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office will be featured on CW’s “Police 24/7

Last quarter Senator Bill Cassidy raised $1 million for his re-election campaign increasing cash-on-hand to $5.8 million

Louisiana and Arkansas Departments of Transportation working together diligently to reopen major highways closed due to snow and ice, updates provided regarding road closures

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments over Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law

Louisiana and Arkansas Departments of Transportation working together diligently to reopen major highways closed due to snow and ice

Four hunters rescued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents during Winter Storm

Grymes: This was the biggest snowstorm in more than a century

St. Bernard Parish received record snowfall from historic winter storm

All-time record low temperatures set in southwest Louisiana, snowfall estimates are in

LSU AgCenter expects better than normal supply of crawfish this season, despite historic winter storm

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