Mel Bridges
Reporter, Louisiana Radio NetworkReporter, Louisiana Radio Network
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Louisiana is one of ten states to provide a full voter registration list at this time.So far, the DOJ has sued 23 states and the District of Columbia for failing to provide their respective lists. -
This La. Army National Guard (LANG) deployment to New Orleans becomes the second deployment underway at the same time in the city. The two-month long immigration crackdown, launched by Homeland Security, known as "Operation Catahoula Crunch" started Dec. 3, 2025. -
La. Attorney General Liz Murrill's message: If your child has access to the internet, a pedophile has access to your child. She urges parents to stay vigilant and stay involved in your child's online activities. -
A new report concludes an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Louisiana's newly-redrawn congressional map, could allow the GOP to gain 19 congressional seats and roughly 200 state legislative seats in the South. -
Researchers found that physical violence has dropped slightly for men, while women continue to face higher risks of sexual and intimate partner violence in Louisiana. -
To check if you're among the people on the list, just go online to lacashclaim.org to file a claim. You can also call the Unclaimed Property Office at 1-888-925-4127. -
A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Trump’s administration to fully fund food aid for 42 million American SNAP recipients by Friday, blocking its plan to only provide reduced benefits during the government shutdown. -
LSU Board of Supervisors counter that Gov. Landry’s statements that coaching salaries are taxpayer funded. Board: salaries come from self-generating athletic department funds and private donations. Members insist taxpayers are not on the hook for coach buyouts. -
In his declaration, La. Gov. Jeff Landry asked the state legislature to authorize money from a state reserve fund to subsidize SNAP benefits from November 1-4; and only to children, the elderly and disabled people. -
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of Louisiana is abnormally dry. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says last week alone, 43 wildfires broke out which consumed 274 acres.
