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Empower your nonprofit at the Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference
The Bayou Community Foundation is excited to announce its annual one-day learning and networking conference, the Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference. Scheduled for Thursday, August 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fletcher Technical Community College, this event promises a day full of valuable insights and practical tools for nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers.
10th Annual Pack the School Bus Supply Drive Kicks Off
Synergy Bank, United Way of South Louisiana, and H.O.P.E. Ministry of Pointe Coupee have kicked off the 10th annual school supply drive, Pack the Bus, to benefit local students. The supply drive has provided tens of thousands of school supplies since 2014. While all items are appreciated, there are items...
CASA of Terrebonne hosts 3rd annual “Pairings for a Purpose” with Vegas-themed night
CASA of Terrebonne is set to bring the excitement of Las Vegas to downtown Houma with its 3rd Annual “Pairings for a Purpose” event. Scheduled to take place at Mardi Gras Hall on August 10, 2024, from 6-10 p.m., this year’s fundraiser promises a night of entertainment, featuring 10 game tables, live performances, and authentic Las Vegas flair!
Join Cournoyer Center at Luminate Houma for “Be Bald, Be Beautiful” to Support Childhood Cancer Research
The Cournoyer Center for Music Performance has partnered with Luminate Houma and is thrilled to announce “Be Bald, Be Beautiful,” an inspiring event and fundraiser in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation, dedicated to funding childhood cancer research. This fun and inspiring event will take place on July 13th at the Memorial Park next to Lumiere and promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, community, and the collective power of giving.
Katie Portier honored with Athena Award
Local community volunteer Katie Portier was honored Thursday evening with the 2023 Athena Award by the Women’s Business Alliance of the Bayou Region. The award, underwritten by Barker Buick GMC Hummer, recognizes an individual who strives toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, excels in his or her chosen field, provides a valuable service to improve quality of life in the community and forges a path of leadership for women to follow.
Terrebonne Parish Levee Director retires after 45 years of public service
A Point Aux Chen man retired from over 40 years of public service. Over 20 current and former elected officials took turns congratulating and thanking him. Reggie Paul Dupre Jr. retired from his position as Terrebonne Parish Levee Board Director, July 1. Ending 45 years of public service during a Terrebonne Parish Levee Board meeting held at the St. Anne’s Community Center in Bourg. Angela Hidalgo, Dupre’s recommendation as a replacement, was appointed immediately after. The many collegues and friends described Dupre as a gentleman, a statesman, a public servant, a mentor, and a negotiator. Now retired, Dupre said he intends to spend time with his family and do some camping, but people could still call on him for advice.
Jim Beam column:School choice now top priority
Louisiana’s Legislature continues to reduce the role that public schools play in educating the state’s young people in favor of private, religious and charter schools. Charter schools were the big winners at the recent legislative session, and private and religious schools could eventually become the next major beneficiaries of legislative changes. The first charter schools […]
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
The 7 Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Louisiana
The Fourth of July brings families together across Louisiana and nationwide. Many families take advantage of the holiday and vacation to places like Orange Beach or Destin. Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Permitless Concealed Carry Law for residents 18 and older goes into effect July 4
Louisiana residents aged 18 and older (not convicted of certain crimes) will be able to carry a concealed handgun without a permit as of July 4. The NPJ sat down with a Natchitoches Police Department officer to find out what the new law Eans for Natchitoches. After years of advocating...
Bark beetle attack prompts Louisiana lawmakers to convene emergency panel
Louisiana House lawmakers are convening an emergency panel to deal with widespread beetle attacks on pine trees across the state and the public safety concern posed by the problem. It’s not the English pop band they’re concerned about, state Rep. Mike Johnson said in a phone interview Tuesday. It’s actually a more serious issue and […] The post Bark beetle attack prompts Louisiana lawmakers to convene emergency panel appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana wins 4-H Shooting Sports national championship
Victoria McClung of Bossier City won the small-bore rifle category in the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held June 23-28 in Grand Island, Neb. McClung helped the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team win its fourth championship in the last five years. That includes a second-place finish last year and the event being canceled due to COVID restrictions in 2020.
New preparation for this year's Fireworks on the Mississippi
BATON ROUGE - For more than 50 years, WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi has brought together the Baton Rouge community and neighboring parishes for the largest fireworks show in Louisiana. Preparations for this year's show are different than previous years. Lead technician Adam Siegal said in the past, they used...
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