Category Archives: News
Louisiana's ranking in Tax Foundation's State Tax Competitiveness Index has improved from 37th to 31st in the nation
Louisiana's ranking in the Tax Foundation's State Tax Competitiveness Index improved from 37th to 31st with further improvement expected as a result of the tax reforms improved last year. Tax Foundati...
Nov 07, 2025
After confusion over "interim" tag, LSU source confirms that Verge Ausberry is permanent LSU Athletics Director
One day after LSU president Wade Rousse said Verge Ausberry was the acting Athletics Director, an LSU spokesperson tells the Louisiana Radio Network that Ausberry is THE director of athletics at LSU. ...
Nov 06, 2025 LSU Athletics Director VERGE AUSBERRY (photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)
New poll shows demonstrates support for Louisiana lawmakers to increase spending for early childhood education
A new poll shows widespread support for lawmakers to increase spending in early childhood education, with 65% of respondents saying they favor it. Libbie Sonnier, the CEO of the Louisiana Policy Insti...
Nov 06, 2025
American Lung Association report ranks Louisiana among the worst in nation for early lung cancer diagnosis
A new report reveals Louisiana is among the worst in the nation for diagnosing lung cancer early. Eric Weinzettle, the director of advocacy for the American Lung Association, says their report finds t...
Nov 06, 2025
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy introduces two bills aimed at withholding lawmakers' pay during future government shutdowns
On this, the record-extending 37th day of the federal government shutdown, Senator John Kennedy is introducing two bills that would withhold lawmakers' pay during future shutdowns. In a floor speech, ...
Nov 06, 2025 Senator JOHN KENNEDY (courtesy of John Kennedy/Facebook)
Preschool teacher assists Slidell police in catching shoplifting suspect, receives Citizenship Award
A 46-year-old preschool teacher has received the Slidell Police Department's Citizen Award for helping officers catch a suspected shoplifter. Police Chief Daniel Seuzeneau says Lesli Smith offered a r...
Nov 05, 2025
Struggling New Orleans Saints trade WR Rashid Shaheed and OL Trevor Penning for future draft picks
The Saints sent speedy wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2026 fourth and fifth-round pick. Mike Detillier, the host of "SportsTalk" on WWL Radio, says the move com...
Nov 05, 2025
Longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history continues as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked
This is now the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Today is the 36th day of the shutdown, eclipsing the old record of 35 days that started at the end of 2018 and continued into the b...
Nov 05, 2025 United State Capitol Building (courtesy of wikimedia commons)
Dr. Wade Rousse named new LSU system president
McNeese State President Dr. Wade Rousse has been named the new president of the LSU system. Rousse is a Louisiana native and grew up in Golden Meadow. Rousse has been at McNeese as an administrator si...
Nov 05, 2025 LSU President Dr. WADE ROUSSE (photo courtesy of Louisiana State University)
Verge Ausberry set to be named permanent LSU AD
New Iberia native Verge Ausberry is expected to be formally named the permanent athletics director at LSU. Last week, the former Tigers linebacker and longtime athletics administrator was named the in...
Nov 05, 2025 LSU Athletics Director VERGE AUSBERRY (photo courtesy of LSU Athletics)
