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Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June. “Richard Zuschlag lived a life dedicated to serving his state. From starting Acadian Companies to his many...
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker...
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Bridge's history of race crimes resurfaces after dedication to Vietnam War hero
A bridge renamed after a local war hero harbors a nearly century old dark past. Two young Black men were hanged for alleged crimes, and one lived to tell the tale. A crowd of nearly 50 people gathered Aug. 11 to celebrate the renaming of a bridge in honor of a distinguished Navy war hero, Glenn H. Daigle, who grew up in the town of Labadieville. Unbeknownst to all in attendance, 91 years ago the bridge was the site of two lynchings that left one 16-year-old dead, with a terrorizing message hanging from his feet for all to see.
Multiple fights break out overnight during sold-out event at River Center
BATON ROUGE —- Multiple fights broke out at the Baton Rouge River Center in downtown during a sold out event Friday night into Saturday morning. Baton Rouge Police officers responded to the first call around 12:50 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2024 for fights at the River Center. Paramedics also responded to the scene to treat injured attendees and transport some to an area hospital. Calls for help at the River Center lasted till at least 1:30 a.m., according to sources.
LSU Football Commit Bryce Underwood impresses in his season kickoff
The LSU Tigers third-ranked recruiting class has been helped massively by having the Nation's top quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood committed since January. While Underwood remains the Nation's top overall recruit, there was a ton of discourse this Summer that other quarterbacks deserved the top ranking. This is mostly due to the fact that Underwood isn't as involved with 7 on 7 and Elite 11 like some of the other quarterbacks in the class.
Livvy Dunne goes makeup-free in new preseason selfie
The LSU gymnast gave fans a peek at the intense training for her upcoming fifth season.
Pelican State Credit Union launches 2024 Teacher Bulletin Board Contest
BATON ROUGE --- Pelican State Credit Union is inviting teachers in their branch communities to enter the 2024 Teacher Bulletin Board Contest for a chance to win up to $350!. Interested teachers should submit a photo of their bulletin board or classroom door by September 30. Voting opens on October 1, and the submission with the most votes in each of Pelican’s branch communities will win $250, with the top three entries receiving an extra $100. Teachers are encouraged to share their submission’s link on their social media pages to increase their votes and chance of winning.
Nine people died when tornado hit Louisiana church fair. Descendants memorialize tragedy century later.
The citizens of Vacherie had been praying for rain. And around 3 p.m. on August 24, 1924, it appeared their prayers had been answered. “It had been a drought for like three months or longer,” said David Hubbell, a descendent of those in Vacherie that day. “All of a sudden, the clouds came out … but then it started getting really bad. Bad wind and rain.”
Meet Joe Petraro, age 11, student at LSU who wants to make sports accessible for everybody
When Joe Petraro was about eight years old and attending school in New York, he was placed in special education by his school district because teachers and administrators assumed he needed it. At the beginning of the school year, his teacher, Mrs. Sardi, noticed that even though Joe appeared to be zoning out in class, he knew all the answers. The traditional classroom just might not be the best place for him to thrive.
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