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Jeff Landry names son of late board member to LSU board
Blaise Zuschlag will finish out the term of his late father Richard Zuschlag on the LSU Board of Supervisors, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Friday. Richard Zuschlag, who founded and was chairman and CEO of powerhouse medical transport company Acadian Companies, died in June from complications following cancer treatment. His term as board member-at-large ends May 31, 2028.
Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers arrested in Louisiana
A Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle was arrested in Louisiana. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Brookhaven teen was one of three suspects arrested. According to a press release, the teen is believed to be the driver. Shawn Ratcliff, 18,...
Recall Expands For Popular Deli Meat Sold in Louisiana and Texas
Inspectors discovered 'heavy discolored meat buildup, meat overspray on walls, and large pieces of meat on the floor' of the plant. According to the documentation provided, there were 69 recorded instances of 'noncompliance' with federal guidelines this year. Continue reading…
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker of the...
FLOOD WATCH for Capital Area through Saturday evening
Moisture content will stay high all weekend long. This will lead to numerous showers Saturday, and scattered showers Sunday. A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Baton Rouge and areas to the south and east through Saturday Evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Monitor the forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Louisiana election integrity focuses on absentee ballot issues
(The Center Square) — The November 2023 general election for the office of Sheriff of Caddo Parish, Louisiana was remarkable, and not just because there were 43,241 votes cast and the election was determined by a single vote. In the aftermath of the legal battle that ensued over the one-vote victory, a court case gave a rare insight into the problems with election integrity including absentee mail-in ballots. The lawsuit...
Lawsuit seeks to stop federal rule on oil, gas exploration
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit is challenging a federal rule that three states and trade organizations say could hamper oil and gas exploration and production for small, independent operators on the outer continental shelf. The rule could result in billions in compliance costs for the operators, according to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit also says the rule will destroy 36,000 jobs, take away $10 billion in gross domestic product and...
High school students in Louisiana now required to take financial literacy course
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana is among the least financially literate states, but lawmakers are hoping to change that with education. A new law requires all high school students in Louisiana to take a financial literacy course. Dr. Patrick Scott, Director of the Center for Economic Research at Louisiana Tech University, says the majority of adults in Louisiana don’t have a college degree, so making it available for teenagers is crucial.
Gov. Landry nominates longtime parole manager to run Louisiana’s prison system
Gov. Jeff Landry has picked a longtime acquaintance with nearly 30 years of experience working in probation and parole services to run the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, which includes the state prison system. Gary Westcott grew up in the same neighborhood as the governor and graduated from St. Martinville High School a few […]
Pineville announces new apartment complex under construction
PINEVILLE, La. - The city of Pineville has announced a new apartment complex is on the way. Live Oak Village Apartments will be located off of Highway 28 East, just past Fire Station #4 and Pineville's elevated water storage tank. Pineville Mayor Rich Dupree says the development by Hughes Spellings...
Karin Jaffie advocates for Chuckwalla National Monument preservation
Karin Jaffie recently gave a presentation at the Morning Insights event about the movement to establish and protect the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument. This initiative aims to preserve the cultural, historical, and recreational significance of the Bradshaw Trail National Back Country Byway. Attendees were encouraged to support the efforts to create the Chuckwalla National Monument. The next Morning Insights event will take place next month.
Daugherty Aims to Get Red Devils Back to Winner’s Circle
Special to VPJ by DANIEL GREEN, L.S.W.A./BWS Sports. Pickering head coach John Daugherty can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Even though the Pickering Red Devils are mired in a 31-game losing streak, Daugherty has watched his young squad gain more strength in the weightroom, while also growing in numbers as he now has 30 players on the squad. He has also seen a positive attitude throughout the summer 7-on-7 season and in preseason workouts.
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