![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Coach O the 30th highest paid coach in NCAA, 9th in SEC](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2019/08/GettyImages-1088729448.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Coach O the 30th highest paid coach in NCAA, 9th in SEC
LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is the 30th highest-paid coach in the NCAA and the 9th highest paid in the SEC at four million a year according to the annual USA Today salary report.
![Louisiana sees its highest case count in 20 years for hepatitis A](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/11/72494366.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana sees its highest case count in 20 years for hepatitis A
The state’s latest tally of hepatitis A cases is up to just shy of 600, the highest case count in twenty years.
![Drew Brees returns to practice with the New Orleans Saints this week](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2019/10/GettyImages-1177941740.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Drew Brees returns to practice with the New Orleans Saints this week
Saints QB Drew Brees intends to practice with the team this week ahead of their Week 8 clash with the Cardinals this Sunday.
![Five majority-black Crowley churches vandalized in past four months](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/04/Crowley-Police-Car-crowleypolice.com_1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Five majority-black Crowley churches vandalized in past four months
Five predominantly African American churches in Crowley have been vandalized since July, with the most recent incident being discovered this morning.
![St. George Set To Become State’s 5th Largest City](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/10/St.-George-map-photo-from-Louisiana-Radio-Network.png?w=980&q=75)
St. George Set To Become State’s 5th Largest City
St. George is set to become the newest city in Louisiana following Saturday’s vote to incorporate the southeast corner of East Baton Rouge Parish.
![The GOP is two seats away from Super Majority in the state House](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/07/vote-today1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The GOP is two seats away from Super Majority in the state House
Based on the results from the October 12th election, Republicans are two seats away from capturing a Super Majority in the state House.
![Edwards Responds To Anderson Sexual Harassment Scandal](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Edwards Responds To Anderson Sexual Harassment Scandal
The first question asked at Wednesday night’s debate was about the hiring and firing of former Governor Edwards’ Deputy Chief of Staff Johnny Anderson, and his sexual harassment scandal.
![Site Selection Magazine Ranks La. #2 In Nation For Infrastructure Investment](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/10/Don-Pierson-photo-courtesy-of-Don-Piersons-office.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Site Selection Magazine Ranks La. #2 In Nation For Infrastructure Investment
For the second consecutive year, Louisiana ranks number two in the nation for infrastructure investment, according to Site Selection Magazine’s Global Groundwork Index.
![Gumbo-lovers flocking to New Iberia this weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/07/147810586.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gumbo-lovers flocking to New Iberia this weekend
More than 20,000 people are expected to pack into New Iberia this weekend as 76 teams compete to be the 30th annual Gumbo World Championship Cookoff winner.
![Former Employee Suing Gov. Edwards Following Allegations Against Former Aide](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/10/Juanita-Washington-youtube-via-Truth-In-Politics.png?w=980&q=75)
Former Employee Suing Gov. Edwards Following Allegations Against Former Aide
Juanita Washington, the woman who accused Governor Edwards’ former aide Johhny Anderson of sexual harassment, has filed a public records lawsuit in order to gain access to information related to Anderson’s tenure.
![Poor & Mediocre Road Conditions Cost La. Drivers $6.9 Billion Annually](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/11/Road_construction-commons.wikipedia.org_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Poor & Mediocre Road Conditions Cost La. Drivers $6.9 Billion Annually
New research shows rough, congested, and unsafe roads are costing Louisiana motorists around $6.9 billion annually, which could cost up to almost $2,300 per driver.
![US Supreme Court Hearing Arguments In Non-unanimous Juries Case](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2013/06/Supreme-Court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
US Supreme Court Hearing Arguments In Non-unanimous Juries Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing opening arguments today in a case questioning the constitutionality of non-unanimous jury verdicts.
![Early Voter Turnout Remains Sky High](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/10/RobBernie-and-Charlene.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Early Voter Turnout Remains Sky High
Early voter turnout remains far above expectations as approximately 250,000 Louisianans have cast their ballot for the October 12th primary.
![VP Pence Headed To NOLA For Saturday Rally](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/05/GettyImages-684628350.jpg?w=980&q=75)
VP Pence Headed To NOLA For Saturday Rally
Vice President Mike Pence is headed to New Orleans Saturday to rally Republicans for the governor’s race.
![Campaign Finance Report Shows Edwards/Rispone In Good Shape, Abraham Lagging](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/10/3-Major-Governors-Candidates-photo-graphic-by-Louisiana-Radio-Network.png?w=980&q=75)
Campaign Finance Report Shows Edwards/Rispone In Good Shape, Abraham Lagging
Campaign finance reports for the September 3rd to 22nd period are in and Governor Edwards has $3.1 million on hand, followed by Eddie Rispone at $2.7 million, and Ralph Abraham at $318,000.
![President Trump endorses both GOP gubernatorial candidates as intra-party feud heats up](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/06/Donald-Trump-Rose-Garden-speech.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Trump endorses both GOP gubernatorial candidates as intra-party feud heats up
President Trump tweets encouragement for Republicans to vote for either Ralph Abraham or Eddie Rispone in the gubernatorial primary, calling them both “great”.
![Violent crime and homicide rates decline in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/08/RS34782_GettyImages-167237321.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Violent crime and homicide rates decline in Louisiana
Violent crime in Louisiana was down three percent year to year in 2018, and the murder rate is down eight points according to new FBI crime data.
![LSU Grad is Growing A Dairy and Gluten-Free Ice Cream Business](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2018/07/GettyImages-111925911.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU Grad is Growing A Dairy and Gluten-Free Ice Cream Business
When she learned sister couldn’t have dairy anymore, it spawned what is now Kate’s Ice Cream, a dairy-free, gluten-free ice cream business in Portland, Oregon.
![September heat sets records for Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/06/Sunset-1.png?w=980&q=75)
September heat sets records for Louisiana
Last month was the warmest September on record for the state dating back to 1895. State climatologist Barry Keim says after calculating a preliminary value for the entire state, the state exceeded the previous record by half a degree.
![First settlement with an oil and gas company results in $100 million for twelve coastal parishes](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/holly-beach-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
First settlement with an oil and gas company results in $100 million for twelve coastal parishes
Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast.