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Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
Louisiana starts process to reorganize state's transportation agency
(The Center Square) — Louisiana lawmakers and Gov. Jeff Landry say the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is not completing transportation projects efficiently and a restructure could be in the offing. Landry issued an executive order in May calling for a complete restructuring of the department and the Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met this week to discuss the possibility. Louisiana hired an outside consulting firm...
Parents of Students in Louisiana Schools Heartbroken After First Instructional Week
So, the kids are back in the classroom for the 2024-25 school year and some parents are heartbroken after learning what their kids are being taught to do in classrooms. At the start of each school year, every school and every teacher reviews policies and procedures so that everyone can be reminded of what to do and what not to do.
Clear the Shelters initiative underway
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — These animals are ready to find their fur-ever homes!. More than 100 at-risk dogs and cats were airlifted from overcrowded shelters in Louisiana to New Jersey this morning on a life-saving mission for shelter pets. The receiving shelters are in New Jersey, New York Delaware,...
First Alert for early heat and afternoon storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast sit right on the edge of high pressure keeping the stifling heat in place with Excessive Heat Warnings int the early evening. High temperatures in the upper 90s with dew points near 80 will push heat indices into the 110-115 degree range. Take full heat precautions, staying hydrated, taking breaks and listening to your body.
Volunteer registration is now open for Downtown Thibodaux Fall Clean Up Day
Interested in helping your community? Thibodaux Main Street, Inc. is excited to announce that volunteer registration is now open for their Fall Clean Up Day!. Held biannually in the spring and fall, Clean Up Day in downtown Thibodaux is an opportunity for businesses, groups, families, and individuals of all ages to help beautify their hometown. Volunteers across Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish are invited to join Thibodaux Main Street, Inc. as they pick up litter, pull weeds, and spruce up downtown in time for the upcoming fall events– like Fall Arts Walk, Big Boy Cook Off, and Monsters on Main.
Slidell’s new softball coach is excited to build on the program’s success
Slidell has turned to a familiar face to fill its softball coaching vacancy for the 2024-25 season as the school elevated assistant coach Bridie Stevens to interim head coach on Aug. 14. "I'm thankful to Coach (Larry) Favre for trusting me with this opportunity," Stevens said. "This will be a...
NOPD detective experiencing rare streak in clearing homicide cases
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - For years, the New Orleans Police Department has struggled to solve murders, but it appears to be making progress in clearing homicide cases. The force’s current homicide clearance rate is well above the national average. Fox 8 was recently given access to a homicide detective...
Tim Riley’s distinguished record makes him the easy choice for Gonzales mayor
Tim Riley owns a clear advantage over three Gonzales mayoral opponents, his service on the City Council distinguishing his candidacy. While two others occupied council seats longer than Riley, he alone has a record upon which to run as Harold Stewart and Terance Irvin must run away from theirs. And it is not only his pro-constituent voting record, stellar though it is, but Tim Riley has gone over and above in service those he represents.
Ville Platte business owners say crime is increasing. And it's costing them money.
A few dozen business owners and residents spilled into Ville Platte City Hall’s main lobby Wednesday to lodge complaints with the town’s mayor and other officials about what they see as a rise in juvenile crime within the city. Mayor Ryan Leday Williams said the city has been...
B/R shines a spotlight on Derek Carr's contract in 2025
Bleacher Report’s Matt Holder took a look into the near future to take a look every team’s most important contract decision. The list primarily consists of 2025 free agents. That may feel like a decision for a year from now, but these decisions are often made ahead of time.
Federal judge reinforces order for heat protection for Louisiana inmates at prison farm
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered officials at the Louisiana State Penitentiary to increase shade and take other steps to protect prisoners doing agricultural labor from dangerous heat. U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson’s order reinforced a similar one he issued in July. This one cites...
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