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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 […]
Louisiana Utility Customers Being Threatened with Disconnection of Service
Scammers are calling customers claiming to be from their utility service and threatening to shut off their service if they don't pay up. Unfortunately, these scams are very successful across the state of Louisiana, and some in Acadiana are being targeted again. Why different variations of the scam have been...
Louisiana can end state Supreme Court consent decree, US appeals court rules
(Reuters) - The federal appeals court, often considered the nation's most conservative, said Louisiana can end a 32-year-old consent decree meant to ensure a fair chance for Blacks to be elected to the state's Supreme Court.
Demons Split Southern Matches; Thompson’s 21 Kills Highlights Day
Northwestern State opened their 2024 volleyball season with a split against Southern teams in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They lost the first match to Southern Miss 3-1 but rebounded with a victory over Southern by the same score. Coach Sean Kiracofe noted improvements from their exhibition game despite the challenges faced. The Demons showed resilience, especially during the matches’ key moments, highlighting both strong individual performances and team dynamics.
New NSU president discusses goals for the future
NATCHITOCHES, La. - As Northwestern State University begins the fall semester along with incoming freshmen, another new face can be seen on campus — NSU’s 21st president, James T. Genovese. Genovese discussed pressing issues NSU must address along with athletics and enrollment he also added. "The next thing...
Northwestern State University students holds fiesta
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Northwestern State University's first week of classes has ended, and students are celebrating with a party. The event is called "There's No Time For a Siesta We're Having a Fiesta." The party is being held for NSU's international and domestic students to help them learn about one...
1 dead, another hospitalized after shooting inside Lafayette business on Louisiana Avenue
LAFAYETTE, La. (LPD) — The Lafayette Police Department received a 911 call regarding several shots being fired inside of a nearby business located in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue Around 9:15 a.m. Officers arrived on scene and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided life-saving medical...
Grambling State University paves the way with Louisiana’s first Digital Library; how does it work?
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) – This year, Grambling State University became the first Historically Black University (HBCU) and the first university in Louisiana to have a Digital Library. The library comprises various study spaces, history murals, and several computers that give students access to global knowledge. The addition of the...
Customer, vendor bonds key ingredient of Alexandria Farmers Market's success
Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m., the parking lot across from First United Methodist Church on Jackson Street bustles with the activity of the Alexandria Farmers Market. And starting next Tuesday (Sept. 3) it will be bustling with even more activity as it prepares to celebrate its 10-year anniversary at each market...
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