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LaToya Cantrell Sworn In As New Orleans First Female Mayor
LaToya Cantrell takes over New Orleans today after 8 years of Mitch Landrieu holding the reigns.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Fest Kicks Off Today
The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is expecting 30 to 35 thousand people to attend this weekend’s massive festival just outside Lafayette.
DEQ Proud Of Louisiana Air Quality Achieving EPA’s Highest Standard
Louisiana now meets the highest standard of air quality according to EPA standards.
House Passes Bill That Could Make It Illegal For Drivers To Touch Mobile Phones
A bill barring drivers from touching their cell phones while on the road narrowly escaped the House and is on its way to the Senate.
Adoption Option Bill Is Close To Becoming Law
The “Adoption Option” bill that would require abortion clinics to provide information about the adoption process to women seeking abortions is nearing final passage.
Bill To Let Voters Decide If Fantasy Sports Betting Should Be Legal Close To Final Passage
Legislation to give voters an opportunity in November to decide if fantasy sports gambling should be legal in their parish is one step away from final passage.
Gnat Season Coping Tips From LSU Ag Center Entomologist
Cooler weather this year has extended the usually brief gnat season, making trips out to the river a bit unpleasant for some.
Lawyer For Blane Salamoni Questions Battery Charge Timing
Former Baton Rouge police officer Blane Salamoni, who was involved in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling, is now facing a battery charge from a separate arrest that took place one month before the shooting.
Kennedy Urges Legislature To Delay Harrah’s Contract Extension With The State
U.S. Senator John Kennedy is asking the legislature to hold off on voting a bill to extend Harrah’s New Orleans Casino’s contract with the state for 30 years.
State Police Arrest Troopers Connected To Payroll Fraud Investigation
Two current and two former Troopers have been arrested on various charges as part of a six month investigation into payroll fraud.
GOP Caucus Chairman Lance Harris Says ‘Income Tax Is Off The Table’
House GOP Chairman Lance Harris is defending the House backed budget that funds education, but slashes healthcare, ahead of a special session that is expected to start mid May.
Female Severed Head Murder Victims Similarities Point To Serial Killings
Investigators are trying to determine if severed heads discovered last month near lakes in Texas and Louisiana are connected.
Syrah Resources Chooses Vidalia For 25 Million Facility
In Concordia Parish, an Australian-based manufacturing plant is about to move in. Syrah Resources is the company and they have selected Vidalia to open a $25 million graphite processing plant.
Senate Bill Multiplies Fines For Soliciting Prostitutes
A Senate-approved bill that would double, and in some cases, increase by tenfold the fines associated with soliciting prostitutes passed a House committee nine to six.
Analyst: Schedler May Have No Choice But To Resign
A political analyst says embattled Secretary of State Tom Schedler might not be able to stay in office much longer as the sexual harassment allegations against him will not go away.
LRN Exclusive: Dawn Ross Speaks On Alleged Sexual Harassment By Secretary of State Tom Schedler
The woman who has accused Secretary of State Tom Schedler of sexual harassment is speaking out, exclusively to the Louisiana Radio Network.
Trucker Shortage May Drive Up Consumer Prices
The nation faces a truck driver shortage, and that may hit your wallet.
House Will Consider Bill To Allow Guns In Schools With Concealed Carry Permits
Concealed carry permit holders could bring a gun into a school or university building under legislation heading to the House floor.
Cypress Trees Planting Project To Help Hold Off Salt Water Intrusion
A partnership between coastal advocates and private business is leading to the planting of 35,000 bald cypress in Terrebonne Parish Wetlands.
Scott Woman Arrested For Allegedly Selling Horse On Web Without Owner’s Knowledge
A woman is under arrest for allegedly stealing a horse, and selling it for $1,000 cash on the internet.