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Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
"Teacher Lisa Osmun Spotlighted by Rapides Parish School Board"
Lisa Osmun, a teacher at J.I. Barron Elementary in Alexandria, Louisiana, was featured by the Rapides Parish School Board for their weekly #TeacherFeature. This recognition is part of the school board's efforts to engage, empower, and elevate educators in the community. Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA. Source...
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
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