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Which colleges are the best value for you? http://kpel965.com/?p=611152 Louisiana students pay between $11,029 and $13,4...
10/20/2025

Which colleges are the best value for you? http://kpel965.com/?p=611152

Louisiana students pay between $11,029 and $13,443 at top-ranked schools compared to the $17,821 national average. Compare costs, programs, and graduate earnings to find your best fit.

Some pet food and treats have been recalled over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. You can find the informa...
10/20/2025

Some pet food and treats have been recalled over concerns of possible salmonella contamination. You can find the information in the comments below.

New Safe Cities list puts Louisiana at the bottom: http://kpel965.com/?p=611145Baton Rouge and New Orleans occupy two of...
10/20/2025

New Safe Cities list puts Louisiana at the bottom: http://kpel965.com/?p=611145

Baton Rouge and New Orleans occupy two of the five least-safe positions among nearly 200 American cities.

Many school cafeterias are affected by a major recall. Recalled products list in comments.
10/20/2025

Many school cafeterias are affected by a major recall. Recalled products list in comments.

Tragedy in a lightning storm: http://kpel965.com/?p=611106A Louisiana teen died during a hunting trip, and authorities b...
10/20/2025

Tragedy in a lightning storm: http://kpel965.com/?p=611106

A Louisiana teen died during a hunting trip, and authorities believe a lightning storm was the cause.

Vanderbilt not only beat LSU last weekend, but they also trolled the Tigers after the game.Video: http://999ktdy.com/?p=...
10/20/2025

Vanderbilt not only beat LSU last weekend, but they also trolled the Tigers after the game.

Video: http://999ktdy.com/?p=651965

How cold for tonight, and the first look at the Halloween forecast too.
10/20/2025

How cold for tonight, and the first look at the Halloween forecast too.

Welcome to a new week. Coming up on the Erick Erickson show today at noon:✅ Boomer Selma✅ Escalation in the Caribbean✅ T...
10/20/2025

Welcome to a new week. Coming up on the Erick Erickson show today at noon:

✅ Boomer Selma
✅ Escalation in the Caribbean
✅ The Tariff Walk Back has Begun

Be part of the conversation (877) 973-7425

Get the Show Notes https://bit.ly/48FWXHq
Learn more about the show: erickerickson.com

Two trucks collided on a Louisiana roadway, and one driver died at the scene of the crash. You can get the details in th...
10/20/2025

Two trucks collided on a Louisiana roadway, and one driver died at the scene of the crash. You can get the details in the comment below.

Tropical system in the Caribbean expected to strengthen. Gulf on standby. Forecast details in comments
10/20/2025

Tropical system in the Caribbean expected to strengthen. Gulf on standby. Forecast details in comments

An assistant police chief in Louisiana is accused of stealing guns and making up charity programs. You can get all of th...
10/20/2025

An assistant police chief in Louisiana is accused of stealing guns and making up charity programs. You can get all of the details in the comments below.

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the I-10 hit-and-run that killed Jeremy “DJ Sausage” Thomas. Details + what led to th...
10/19/2025

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the I-10 hit-and-run that killed Jeremy “DJ Sausage” Thomas.

Details + what led to the fatal crash here: http://kpel965.com/?p=611097

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