Louisiana Network
Holiday Spending Expected to Grow in 2019
Shoppers are expected to spend on average about 4% more on holiday gifts than they did last year.
Saints & Falcons Ranked Most Intense NFL Rivalry
The Saints and Falcons have the most intense rivalry in the NFL, this according to knowrivalry.com, a project of professors from West Carolina and Northern Kentucky Universities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flu Season Starts Early In Louisiana This Year
Louisiana Department of Health is seeing an early start to flu activity, even resulting in a school closure in the Lafayette area due to flu cases.
Restaurants Cited For Violation Of Shrimp & Crawfish Origin Law
In the first 20 days of enforcement, at least 20 restaurants have been cited for the violation of the seafood labeling law requiring businesses to disclose if their shrimp and crawfish products are imported.
New Polling Indicates Governor’s Race Close To Avoiding Run-off
A new independent poll shows Governor Edwards within striking distance of winning re-election without a run-off.
An Estimated 152,000 Vehicles in Louisiana Have Un-repaired, Recalled Airbags
Is your car one of the 152-thousand in Louisiana that has a recalled airbag? The National Safety Council and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are urging motorists to have their airbags checked and repaired immediately.
NBC’s Lester Holt Spends Two-Nights at Angola to Profile Criminal Justice Reform
Friday night television viewers got an inside look at life in Angola when Dateline aired NBC Anchor Lester Holt’s two-night stay at the maximum-security facility.
56 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers Deploy to Afghanistan
56 Louisiana National Guard soldiers deploy out of Pineville for a mission in Afghanistan.
LSU-Texas Tickets a Hot Commodity
LSU-Texas is the hottest selling game of the year according to StubHub, and tickets prices are at a premium and going fast.
Slidell couple grows record-sized grapefruit, credits fairy magic for results
Slidell is home to a Guinness record-breaking grapefruit. The grapefruit has the distinction of having the largest circumference at 73 centimeters and a weight of 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
LSU To Review Response To False Alarm Intruder Alert
LSU spokesperson Ernie Ballard says it is possible that a plain-clothes police officer in the area of Coates Hall was what sparked the commotion at the campus Tuesday.
Hot Sauce Market Set to Increase 61 Percent Over Next Seven Years
A new report shows the Asian market’s craving for hot sauce is on the rise and is expected to push international hot sauce sales from 2.3 billion dollars this year to 3.7 billion in 2026.
Ag Commissioner Mike Strain Lays Out Vision for La. Agriculture
Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain took questions from the media Tuesday after filing to run for reelection at the Secretary of State’s Office.
Defense: Suspect’s Heavily-Tattooed Face Draws Discrimination From Potential Jurors
The defense for a Greenwell Springs man accused of double murder claims that the suspect’s heavily-tattooed face draws discrimination from potential jurors.
Race For Governor’s Mansion Officially Kicks Off
Candidates lined up to qualify for the governor’s race at the Secretary of State’s office today with the two Republicans taking turns blasting Governor Edwards, while Edwards himself touted the state’s recovery from the Jindal years.
LSU Athletics Reevaluating Policy Of Giving Money To University
For years, the LSU athletic department has used a portion of its revenues to help fund the academic side of the university.