Another name change is likely for the state’s largest military base. In 2023, the army base in Leesville was changed to Fort Johnson, because the military installation was named after a Confederate General. President Trump says the military bases that recently had name changes will go back to their old names, but this time Fort Polk would be named after World War Two General James Polk. Louisiana Armed Services Alliance president Jim Tuck says going back to Fort Polk will be popular locally…

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The Louisiana Legislature has approved a bill that would require state departments like Health, Education, OMV and others to report to the state legislature how many undocumented immigrants are receiving state services. New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez says the legislation can make sure Louisiana residents receive state funded services over non-citizens.

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The state’s film industry is hopeful a bill approved in the legislative session will lead to larger movie productions. Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack says Senate Bill 232 makes important changes to the state’s film incentive tax program, by eliminating a 20-million-dollar cap on production costs and a three-million-dollar cap per individual in payroll expenses. Waggenspack says this should help an industry that generates one-billion dollars for the state…

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The LSU baseball team is in Omaha for the College World Series. Fans gathered at Alex Box Stadium to wish the team luck when they left…

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The Tigers first game is Saturday night at 6 PM against Arkansas.