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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![LA High Schoolers Top Nation In Drinking, Use Of Injectable Drugs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/05/GettyImages-106669122.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LA High Schoolers Top Nation In Drinking, Use Of Injectable Drugs
A study by Project Know shows Louisiana high schoolers consume alcohol and injectable drugs at the highest rate in the nation.
![Louisiana’s Unemployment Rate Drops, See Lafayette Job Numbers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Unemployment-Claims.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana’s Unemployment Rate Drops, See Lafayette Job Numbers
Louisiana’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent in June, down .7 percent from the same time last year. Louisiana’s unemployment rate is it’s lowest since January 2008 according to the Governor.
![Criminal Justice Reform Savings Save Louisiana $12+ Million](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Jail-Bars-2-iStock1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Criminal Justice Reform Savings Save Louisiana $12+ Million
Louisiana’s annual performance report on the criminal justice reform package approved in 2017 finds it has saved the state over 12-million dollars, twice the anticipated savings.
![Bonnet Carre Spillway Closure Is Underway](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/06/Bonnet-Carre-Spillway-Getty-Images.png?w=980&q=75)
Bonnet Carre Spillway Closure Is Underway
The US Army Corps of Engineers announces they have begun closure of the Bonnet Carre Spillway.
![AAA: Know What Type Of Glass Your Car Windows Have](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/07/Broken-Car-Window.png?w=980&q=75)
AAA: Know What Type Of Glass Your Car Windows Have
New research from AAA shows vehicle escape tools to bust out a window can be a lifesaver, but you need to know what type of glass your car windows have.
![LA casino revenue down 10 percent year to year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/04/71710629.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LA casino revenue down 10 percent year to year
Louisiana casinos have seen substantial declines in revenue in the last year, leading casino advocates to sound the alarm that the state’s gaming industry is shrinking.
![BR Chef Beats Bobby Flay On The Food Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/07/Chef-Jay-Ducote-youtube-via-TEDx-Talks.png?w=980&q=75)
BR Chef Beats Bobby Flay On The Food Network
Baton Rouge Chef Jay Ducote of Gov’t Taco Beat Bobby Flay yesterday on the Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay by challenging the world renown chef to a crawfish boil.
![“Katie Bug’s Law” Inspired By Incapacitated Fatal Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/01/RS4082_160324707.jpg?w=980&q=75)
“Katie Bug’s Law” Inspired By Incapacitated Fatal Crash
Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says the bill is named for 4-year-old Katie Grantham who died in the days following a wreck in 2017.
![Senators Push For More Than Just Extension In Flood Insurance Renewal Effort](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2019/07/66608626_630434747443745_4677735868046245888_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senators Push For More Than Just Extension In Flood Insurance Renewal Effort
Louisiana’s Senators are renewing the push to win a long term renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program, but they hope to win more than just an extension, they want substantial reforms as well.
![Governor Edwards Responds To Controversial Tweets From President Trump](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2018/08/Governor-John-Bel-Edwards.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Responds To Controversial Tweets From President Trump
Governor John Bel Edwards addresses the tweets of the President that has gained the attention of the nation.
![Pennington: 300 Calories Less A Day Keeps Cardiovascular Disease Away](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/10/heart-doctor.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pennington: 300 Calories Less A Day Keeps Cardiovascular Disease Away
Pennington Biomedical Researchers have found that even in people who are at a healthy weight, reducing your caloric intake by 300 calories can significantly improve cardiovascular health.
![Matthew Naquin Bonds Out After Negligent Homicide Conviction](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/07/Matthew-Naquin-mugshot.png?w=980&q=75)
Matthew Naquin Bonds Out After Negligent Homicide Conviction
The prosecution says Naquin was primarily responsible for the death and was the ringleader of the hazing incident where Gruver was pressured into drinking himself to death.
![State GOP Leaders Comment On Trump’s Controversial Tweets](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/12/GettyImages-887053202.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State GOP Leaders Comment On Trump’s Controversial Tweets
State Republican leaders are weighing in on the President’s controversial tweet where he said four congresswomen of color should “go back to where they came from.”
![B.R. Teacher Named New Head Of La. Association Of Educators](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/07/Dr.-Tia-Mills-photo-from-Louisiana-Radio-Network-e1563382090222.png?w=980&q=75)
B.R. Teacher Named New Head Of La. Association Of Educators
Baton Rouge teacher Dr. Tia Mills takes over as head of the Louisiana Association of Educators, after the retirement of former President Debbie Meaux.
![Juvenile Justice Hoping To Replace Old Decaying Youth Prisons](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2018/08/Win-Cash-Fall-2018-Featured.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Juvenile Justice Hoping To Replace Old Decaying Youth Prisons
Louisiana is beginning the $60 million process of replacing two 70-to-100-year-old youth prisons with newer, “Therapeutic Model” buildings.
![NFIB Finds Slight Downturn In Small Business Owner Optimism](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/07/Dawn-Starns-Youtube-via-Louisiana-Business-and-Industry-Show.png?w=980&q=75)
NFIB Finds Slight Downturn In Small Business Owner Optimism
NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says business owners are more cautious with spending and credits politics on both the federal and state level.
![Bonnet Carre To Remain Open](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/06/Bonnet-Carre-Spillway-Getty-Images.png?w=980&q=75)
Bonnet Carre To Remain Open
The Bonnet Carre Spillway will have to remain open longer than officials were hoping for as rainwater from once Hurricane Barry makes it’s way down the Mississippi River.
![Governors Candidates Release Campaign Figures As Qualifying Nears](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/12/ThinkstockPhotos-122486570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governors Candidates Release Campaign Figures As Qualifying Nears
Governor’s race finance reports are out. Gov. Edwards has $9.6 million cash on hand. Republican Eddie Rispone has $9.8 million. GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham has $1.3 million dollars.
![Virtual Footlockers Aim To Digitally Preserve Military Information](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/05/GettyImages-1744757.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Virtual Footlockers Aim To Digitally Preserve Military Information
LSU receives a grant worth nearly $400k from the Institute of Museum and Library Science in an effort to tell the stories of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and active duty military through the creation of virtual footlockers.
![Why Did Rainfall Totals Not Live Up To Projections?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/07/20190714_092017_resized.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Did Rainfall Totals Not Live Up To Projections?
Barry is a tropical depression in Arkansas today after dumping several inches of rain, knocking out power and producing some flooding along the coast.