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The Top 10 Richest Schools In Louisiana – Tuition & Fees
The American Institutes for Research is - Private School vs. Public School “The diversity of public school is a strength.” Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education and founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia, says parents should be “clear about the specific benefits that they are seeking for their child.”
New levee plugs a hole in city's flood protection
The finishing touches are being applied to the latest part of a years-long effort to beef up flood protection for Morgan City. The work may not have a direct impact on homeowner and flood insurance rates for Morgan City residents seeing steep increases in premiums. But the $200,000 project nears completion in time for a Corps of Engineers inspection of the local levee system, and a better grade won’t do harried homeowners any harm.
The EPA can’t use Civil Rights Act to fight environmental injustice in Louisiana, judge rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has weakened the Biden administration’s effort to use a historic civil rights law to fight industrial pollution alleged to have taken a heavier toll on minority communities in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James David Cain of Lake Charles handed down the...
Juvenile justice conference focuses on intervention as offenders get younger
The Louisiana Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice held its 43rd annual gathering at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport. The conference provides training for professionals and nonprofits that work with youth in the system.
UL pays $5 million for student hotels; incoming freshmen begin moving in
There’s a consumer controversy in Lafayette caused by a shortage of housing for a record-setting incoming UL freshman class. The fall semester starts on Monday, August 26, so incoming freshmen, assisted by their parents, are moving into local hotels. This includes the Woodspring Suites on Hugh Wallis Road and the Wingate by Wyndam on Kaliste Salloom Road.
Family, friends come together at candlelight vigil to remember mayor’s office employee killed in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Family, friends and the mayor’s office came together Friday, Aug. 23 to remember the life of Simone Pillette. Pillette was killed in a car crash on Sunday, Aug. 18. She served as the office manager for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. During the vigil, many shared heartfelt speeches and memories of Pillette and what it was like to know her.
Youngsville police officer fired after arrest in Lafayette
A Youngsville police officer has been terminated after her arrest in Lafayette earlier this summer. Youngsville Interim Police Chief Cody Louviere confirmed Hannah Gentry, 31, was fired on Wednesday, August 21.
Federal judge declines to appoint Kaci Cyprian’s family an attorney
The family of Kaci Cyprian, who have been raising funds for a new lawyer, was denied their request for a court appointed attorney in their federal lawsuit against the Lafayette city government and police department. At least for now.
Jones Leads Offense & Defense In Setback Against Dillard
MOBILE, Ala. – The Louisiana Christian University volleyball program got a well-rounded outing out of middle blocker Kierra Jones, but it was not enough to cool down a hot-hitting Bleu Devils club, dropping a 3-1 decision. The Basics:. Score. Dillard – 3 Louisiana Christian – 1 Records.
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
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