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Removal of former death row inmate Jimmie Duncan’s murder conviction affirmed by State Supreme Court

Wednesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

Now that the State Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's decision to throw out the first-degree murder conviction against a former death row inmate, where does the case go from here? Ann Ferebee is one of the lawyers representing Jimmie Duncan, who spent... Read More.

The University of New Orleans is now LSU New Orleans

Wednesday, July 1 by Louisiana Radio Network

The University of New Orleans rejoins the LSU System today and the school will be known as LSU New Orleans. University officials believe the LSU brand can help the return the school to being a research and workforce engine. It starts with boosting enrollment... Read More.

New state law holds uninsured out-of-state motorists to same accountability as those registered in Louisiana

Tuesday, June 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Motorists driving uninsured out-of-state vehicles in Louisiana risk getting them impounded. This is thanks to a new law signed by Governor Landry that went into effect earlier this month. Pollock Representative Gabe Firment authored Act 861, which holds out-of-state vehicles to the same standard... Read More.

Former LSU running back Richard Murphy arrested on multiple charges following fatal auto accident

Tuesday, June 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

A former LSU running back is arrested for allegedly causing a crash that killed two people. Baton Rouge Police Corporal Sondra Watts says 39-year-old Richard Murphy was driving recklessly back on June 14th when he ran a red light and killed 94-year-old Robert Tarver... Read More.

Louisiana Tech officially joins Sun Belt Conference, effective July 1st

Tuesday, June 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Louisiana Tech officially joins the Sun Belt Conference tomorrow after 13 years in Conference USA. Many of the Bulldogs' conference football games the past three seasons have been on Tuesday and Thursday nights as part of the Weekday CUSA TV deal. Ruston Mayor Ronny... Read More.

Political expert expects Julia Letlow to defeat Jamie Davis by a large margin in November Senate election

Tuesday, June 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Nearly 180,000 people voted for Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the U.S. Senate Republican Party primary runoff, while 156,000 people nominated Tensas Parish farmer Jamie Davis in the Democratic Party primary runoff. Davis believes he can make it a competitive election on November 3rd. Professor... Read More.

NCAA’s five-for-five eligibility model could cause problems for high school athletes

Tuesday, June 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

The NCAA's new age-based eligibility model will end the days of 25 and 26-year-olds playing college athletics. The system does, however, still grant up to five seasons of eligibility. An athlete will have five years to play five seasons with that window opening either... Read More.

Avoyelles Parish residents begin recovery efforts in wake of historic rainfall event

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

The historic rain event on June 18th may be long gone in Avoyelles Parish, but the painstaking task of recovery is just getting underway. Joey Frank, the director of the Avoyelles Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says many people in the... Read More.

Fleming campaign proud of their effort in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

So, what is next for John Fleming following his loss to Julia Letlow in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary runoff? LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says the 74-year-old Fleming will continue working as State Treasurer and will likely seek re-election next year. "He... Read More.

Landry’s teacher stipend plan to move forward after judge disqualifies law firm

Monday, June 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

A Baton Rouge judge is allowing Governor Landry's plan to fund a $2,000 teacher stipend to move forward. Judge Chip Moore lifted the temporary restraining order he set after disqualifying the law firm representing the plaintiffs. Education reporter for the Advocate, Patrick Wall, said... Read More.

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Removal of former death row inmate Jimmie Duncan’s murder conviction affirmed by State Supreme Court

The University of New Orleans is now LSU New Orleans

New state law holds uninsured out-of-state motorists to same accountability as those registered in Louisiana

Former LSU running back Richard Murphy arrested on multiple charges following fatal auto accident

Louisiana Tech officially joins Sun Belt Conference, effective July 1st

Political expert expects Julia Letlow to defeat Jamie Davis by a large margin in November Senate election

NCAA’s five-for-five eligibility model could cause problems for high school athletes

Avoyelles Parish residents begin recovery efforts in wake of historic rainfall event

Fleming campaign proud of their effort in the U.S. Senate Republican Primary

Landry’s teacher stipend plan to move forward after judge disqualifies law firm

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