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K-12 School Transparency Project discovers questionable spending by Louisiana public and charter schools

Wednesday, August 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

State Treasurer John Fleming says the K-12 School Transparency Project has identified questionable spending by Louisiana public and charter schools. The online portal launched in 2025. It allows citizens to see how public and charter schools spend taxpayer dollars and Fleming says it has... Read More.

LDH encourages parents and teachers to have discussions with kids about the dangers of vaping

Wednesday, August 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Health says youth vaping remains a critical public health crisis in the state, and it's urging parents and teachers to talk to kids about the dangers of vaping. Taylor Reine, who oversees the division of chronic disease prevention at LDH,... Read More.

Louisiana “Move Over” law expanded to now include all vehicles on shoulders of roadways

Wednesday, August 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Now more than ever, be on the lookout for stalled vehicles on the shoulder of the roadway. That's because the state's long-standing "Move Over" law has now expanded. State Police Master Trooper Casey Wallace says whereas the old law applied to emergency vehicles such... Read More.

ULM, Louisiana Tech to begin Radiance Technologies I-20 Showdown Rivalry Series

Wednesday, August 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

ULM and Louisiana Tech announced the new Radiance Technologies I-20 Showdown Rivalry Series between the two schools just 30 minutes apart. As the Bulldogs enter the Sun Belt, Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says the championship spotlights a historic, heated rivalry. "Our fans know each... Read More.

Louisiana nonprofit The Boot assists service members to transition into post-military careers

Wednesday, August 19 by Louisiana Radio Network

Thanks to the efforts of Louisiana nonprofit The Boot, 255 service members transitioned into post-military careers during the 2025-26 fiscal year. That's more than twice as much as the prior fiscal year's total. CEO Benjamin Armstrong says the vast majority - 72% - came... Read More.

Authorities believe remains of missing 15-year-old found at East Baton Rouge landfill

Tuesday, August 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Authorities believe they have found the remains of 15-year-old Je'Darrius Minnieweather at the East Baton Rouge Parish landfill, ending a grueling 36-day search for the teenager. Minnieweather was reported missing June 5. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says investigators are "very, very hopeful" the... Read More.

New Orleans Saints 2026 first-round WR Jordyn Tyson out two months due to hamstring injury

Tuesday, August 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is expected to miss about eight weeks with a right hamstring strain. Saints sideline reporter for WWL radio, Jeff Nowak, says that means he could return week five against the Vikings at the earliest, but New Orleans should... Read More.

Amazon Web Services to build third data center in Louisiana

Tuesday, August 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

Amazon Web Services, which announced plans in February to build two data centers in northwest Louisiana, says it's adding a third at Resilient Technology Park in west Shreveport. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the additional investment shows Amazon's confidence in Louisiana. "A global... Read More.

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service celebrates first anniversary, doubles projected passenger count

Tuesday, August 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

It was one year ago today when the Amtrak Mardi Gras line connecting New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama, welcomed its first passengers. New Orleans and Company President and CEO Walt Leger says they expected about 75,000 passengers to board the trains in the first... Read More.

Port of New Orleans granted federal approval for construction of Louisiana International Terminal

Tuesday, August 18 by Louisiana Radio Network

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grants a federal permit for the new Louisiana International Terminal. Port NOLA President and CEO Beth Branch says the current terminal's location prevents it from being able to accommodate vessels with large container loads. "Where we operate today is... Read More.

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K-12 School Transparency Project discovers questionable spending by Louisiana public and charter schools

LDH encourages parents and teachers to have discussions with kids about the dangers of vaping

Louisiana “Move Over” law expanded to now include all vehicles on shoulders of roadways

ULM, Louisiana Tech to begin Radiance Technologies I-20 Showdown Rivalry Series

Louisiana nonprofit The Boot assists service members to transition into post-military careers

Authorities believe remains of missing 15-year-old found at East Baton Rouge landfill

New Orleans Saints 2026 first-round WR Jordyn Tyson out two months due to hamstring injury

Amazon Web Services to build third data center in Louisiana

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service celebrates first anniversary, doubles projected passenger count

Port of New Orleans granted federal approval for construction of Louisiana International Terminal

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