Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Black Caucus is calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a full-scale investigation of state police and root out what they say are systemic practices of racism.

Major disaster aid is one step closer to reaching Louisiana, that’s more than 10 months since Hurricane Laura.

“Our agents are out there daily looking for impaired operators"

State Police are encouraging drivers to stay attentive and sober as one of the busiest travel periods of the year begins for the 4th of July weekend.

The first confirmed case of the Delta-plus coronavirus variant in Louisiana was discovered this week after Ochsner researchers sequenced a batch of COVID-19 samples collected in early June from New Orleans.

AAA estimates 47.7 million Americans will travel for the 4th of July weekend, a 40 percent increase from last year.

Legal sports betting in Louisiana might not be possible before the start of the football season as lawmakers hoped when they voted to legalize sports wagering.

An estimated 25% of the current COVID cases in Louisiana are believed to be the more dangerous Delta variant strain that first emerged in India.

Louisiana will likely see an increase in projections for the number of expected severe rain events going forward.

The fall Jazz Fest lineup is in and Foo Fighters, Dead and Company, Stevie Nicks, Jimmy Buffet, Lizzo, and other stars are all scheduled to headline the festival’s return after a year and a half off.