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Lafayette chef Kris Allen crowned King of Louisiana Seafood at 19th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (245+ words) Lafayette chef Kris Allen was named the new King of Louisiana Seafood at this year's Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off earlier this week. To win the crown, Allen used modern techniques to highlight a classic crab-stuffed flounder. Allen says seafood has always…...
Attorney General Liz Murrill discloses 21 arrests in connection with Medicaid fraud
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (226+ words) Louisiana Attorney General LIZ MURRILL (courtesy of Louisiana Office of the Attorney General) Attorney General Liz Murrill announces that 21 people have been arrested as part of a nationwide crackdown on Medicaid fraud. During a news conference at the Capitol, Murrill…...
State Representative Gabe Firment of Pollock announces candidacy for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (291+ words) State Representative Gabe Firment of Pollock is running for Congress. Firment joins at least two fellow Republicans " Monroe Representative Michael Echols and State Board of Regents chair Misti Cordell " in the race for the 5th Congressional District seat being vacated by…...
Attorney General Liz Murrill reportedly facing grand jury investigation
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (320+ words) Attorney General Liz Murrill An Orleans Parish Grand Jury is reportedly investigating whether Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's made illegal threats to New Orleans officials. During a news conference Wednesday morning, Murrill said she knew nothing beyond what had been…...
Republican voters currently outnumber Democratic voters, according to Secretary of State's office
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (262+ words) For the first time in the state's modern history, there are more registered Republican voters than Democratic voters. That's based on a report the Secretary of State's office puts out at the beginning of every month. John Couvillon of JMC…...
Red snapper bag limit to be increased for Fourth of July weekend
1+ day, 12+ min ago (274+ words) Starting tomorrow, the red snapper bag limit will be increased to five fish per person for the Fourth of July weekend. LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth says he hopes it will encourage families to get out on the water and enjoy…...
Removal of former death row inmate Jimmie Duncan's murder conviction affirmed by State Supreme Court
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (146+ words) At the oral arguments at the end of April, District Attorney Steve Tew did indicate that the state would intend to continue forward with some sort of charges. He couldn't identify what exactly those would be," Ferebee explained. Ferebee says…...
Roger Cador, legendary former Southern University Baseball coach, passes away at age 74
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (280+ words) Legendary former Southern University Baseball coach Roger Cador passed away of brain cancer at the age of 74 yesterday. Cador led the Jaguars baseball team for 33 years after taking over in 1984. Chair of the Southern Board of Supervisors Tony Clayton says…...
Louisiana Tech now officially newest member of Sun Belt Conference
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (314+ words) Louisiana Tech is now a member of the Sun Belt Conference. The move became official today. Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey expects to compete for conference championships right away and welcomes the pressure of a new conference. "There are more…...
The University of New Orleans is now LSU New Orleans
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (277+ words) The University of New Orleans rejoins the LSU System today and the school will be known as LSU New Orleans. University officials believe the LSU brand can help the return the school to being a research and workforce engine. It…...