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Services set for former State Rep. Willie James Singleton
SHREVEPORT, La. - The life of former State Representative Willie Singleton will be honored this weekend. Singleton was an attorney and member of the Louisiana State Legislature from 1983 to 1996. He also served as Assistant State Attorney General. Singleton will lie in honor on Friday from noon until 6...
Tulane’s economic impact on Louisiana
A new report released on Aug. 2 by Econsult Solutions Inc. details Tulane University’s extensive economic impact on New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. The report shows Tulane’s $5.2 billion annual impact in Louisiana through annual operations, construction projects and spending by university affiliates. According to the...
Ice Industries Opens Louisiana Facility, Creates 70 Jobs for First Solar Supply
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, La. – Ice Industries, Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana. The company’s first venture in the state is expected to begin production in early 2025, initially focused on roll forming steel back rails for photovoltaic (PV) solar panels which First Solar, Inc. expects to start manufacturing in New Iberia in the second half of 2025.
EO Louisiana Names Conway Solomon The Marshall Klein 2024 Entrepreneur Of The Year
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana chapter of Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) awarded Louisiana-based tech entrepreneur Conway Solomon the 2024 Marshall Klein Entrepreneur of the Year. Conway led the separation of WRSTBND from Solomon Group in 2019, establishing it as a standalone entity, after recognizing the need for specialized event...
Louisiana's grim history of mass incarceration explored in 'Captive State' at New Orleans museum
The Historic New Orleans Collection exhibition “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” ends and then ends again. A separate space positioned after the final gallery is reserved for reflection, further study and “Take Action” resources. And, visitors can offer feedback about what they’ve seen, if they're so moved.
Louisiana Dove Season Will Be A Little Different This Year
At this writing, we're only 10 days away from one of the biggest days in the year of a Louisiana hunter. This year's deviation from the normal opening of Louisiana's Dove Season could land some hunters in hot water if they're not paying attention. Normally, dove season will begin on...
Former NSU javelin player named to LHSAA Hall of Fame
CAA Championship participant; Southland Conference gold medalist.Now former Northwestern State javelin thrower Ashley Aldredge Brooks can add Louisiana High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2025 to her list of accomplishments.She joins her father, Corwyn Aldredge Jr., as a member of the LHSAA Hall of Fame.The 2025 Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony will be held April…
Bossier Parish Community College designated a 2024-2025 Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly Campus
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is proud to announce its designation as a 2024-2025 Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly Campus by the Louisiana Board of Regents. BPCC is the first and only higher education institution in the state to receive the prestigious gold distinction, reflecting its exceptional commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and their families.
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