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Louisiana’s fortified roof grant program carries over millions in unspent funds
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to launch its second year of the fortified roof grant program with at least $10 million leftover in unspent money. The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, which offers $10,000 to homeowners who install hurricane-resistant roofs on their houses, is approaching its one-year anniversary from when the first application period […]
Community: Gianna Maniscalco wins Girl Scouts of the USA gold award scholarship
Gianna Maniscalco, an Ambassador Girl Scout from Plaquemine, received the Girl Scouts of the USA gold award scholarship for $5,000. Girl Scouts Louisiana East, along with Girl Scouts of the USA, made the announcement. Maniscalco has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten. She is studying nursing at LSU-Alexandria. As a...
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.
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.
Tides Medical makes national impact from Lafayette. CEO talks using placentas to heal wounds.
Joe Spell was born at Lafayette General and — aside from school and early career moves — has lived in Lafayette his entire life. He met his wife, Annie Wingate Spell, when they were students at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. They have two boys aged 11 and 7.
VC able to handle Westminster in scrimmage
The Vermilion Catholic Eagles outscored the Westminster Crusaders in Thursday night’s scrimmage. The scrimmage had a play script that was divided up into two halves. In the first half, the teams worked on pass offense and pass defense with the first and second teams. Then, in the second half,...
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.
Good Question: Will hurricane season stay quiet?
The tropics are quiet for now, but the tides could be changing for this year's hurricane season and this time of calm could be coming to an end. We are fast approaching the end of August and nearing September, the most active month of hurricane season. As far as August goes, we haven't really seen much activity. Ernesto was the only storm to form.
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.
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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