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Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June. “Richard Zuschlag lived a life dedicated to serving his state. From starting Acadian Companies to his many...
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...
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Sen. Cassidy column: We owe our veterans the best care we can deliver
In July, New Orleans hosted the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. As I participated in the games’ ceremonies, I saw the magic of rehabilitation coupled with faith for our wounded veterans. But it’s not just physical scars our veterans need […]
Rapides Parish GOP opens headquarters
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Republican Party of Rapides Parish has opened their Trump headquarters in Alexandria ahead of the November presidential election. The political group’s grand opening was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, at their headquarters in Emerald Square, on the corner of Jackson and MacArthur.
INTERVIEW: Red River Youth Football League 2024 season preview
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Red River Youth Football League is returning for it’s 47th season this Fall, with local teams from across Central Louisiana competing. Harrison Vapnek sat down with the league’s president Travis Racine, alongside some of their players to preview the season and learn more about the league.
Spirit Halloween returns to Alexandria Mall for grand opening
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Alexandria’s store for Halloween lovers has scheduled its grand opening for Monday, September 2. Spirit Halloween will return to the Alexandria Mall after being housed in a different location for the past few years. The store’s manager, TJ Washington, said Spirit Halloween is a one-stop...
September 2024 Calendar-at-a-Glance
Ongoing-September 28: 37th September Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). This annual juried exhibition is selected by a guest juror from national and international submissions. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. Additionally, the September Competition connects the museum with artists that are excelling in their field and media. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org.
ON ITS WAY: Natchez facility sends new tower to Texas plant
NATCHEZ—Workers from three companies undertook the tedious operation Friday morning of moving a 600,000-pound, 275-foot-long steel tower from the Enerfab facility here to the Natchez Port, where it began its journey to Port Arthur, Texas. Workers at Enerfab’s Gulf Coast Fabrication Shop in Natchez engineered and manufactured the gigantic piece of steel for BASF’s plant […] The post ON ITS WAY: Natchez facility sends new tower to Texas plant appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Chatham Water System New Hope St. Clair Customers Under Boil Advisory
The Chatham Water System has been placed under boil advisory by the Louisiana Department of Health because of a break in the main line. This boil advisory affects New Hope St. Clair Water customers. The New Hope booster station is experiencing electrical problems causing the booster pump failure. Therefore, as...
JHHS comes up short but takes away many positives from Bayou Jamb
Jonesboro-Hodge drove over one river and treaded water with another. That was the “shorthand” report of what took place on Saturday when JHHS traveled to Monroe to take on Red River High School in the annual Bayou Jamb that was played at Malone Stadium on the campus of the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM).
Bayou Jamb finished up with plenty of great games on Saturday
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The 2024 Bayou Jamb wrapped up Saturday night after a full day of football. Five games packed with action all at Malone Stadium in the last preseason action before it all officially kicks off next week. Neville vs Ruston; Evangel vs West Monroe; St. Frederick vs...
Evening Forecast – Saturday, August 31st
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Tonight, the last of the showers ending early into the night leaving the Ark-La-Miss with some partly cloudy skies. Moisture in the area keeps dew point temperatures as the floor for actual temperatures tonight, with overnight lows staying in the low to mid 70s. Winds stay light out of the east.
Water issues stabilize in Tallulah, Madison Parish
Water issues in both Tallulah and surrounding areas in Madison Parish have kept residents second-guessing their taps over the last several weeks. Friday morning, City of Tallulah officials said a water pressure issue that caused problems citywide and closed schools in Tallulah Thursday had been repaired. City officials said Thursday the loss in water pressure […]
ULM Earns First Win of 2024 Season
ULM volleyball secured its first win of the 2024 season with a decisive 3-0 victory over South Carolina State, winning sets 25-13, 25-17, and 25-23. The Warhawks, who previously lost to Alabama State and Nicholls State, demonstrated dominance in each set, especially during critical scoring runs that shifted momentum in their favor. Key performances came from Ariana Brown, who led with 12 kills, and Ryley Boyne, who contributed 9 kills alongside 35 assists from Morgan Howard. This win marks a positive turn as ULM moves forward in their season.
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