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JPAS sets 'School of Rock,' 'Jekyll and Hyde,' holiday shows in upcoming theater season
Jefferson Performing Arts Society's upcoming season packs an assortment of shows from Broadway blockbusters and ballet to Agatha Christie and a yet-to-be-named murder-mystery. The season will officially kick off in September at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) at 6400 Airline Drive in Metairie and includes performances at the Westwego Performing Arts Theater at 177 Sala Ave., on the West Bank.
Report ranks Louisiana last for at risk youth, citing unemployment, poverty, health, education
A new study ranks Louisiana as the worst state for the highest percentage of at-risk youth, another survey in which the state ranks last in key quality of life metrics. The WalletHub report released this week showed Louisiana with the highest percentage of at risk youth based on 15 indicators. ...
Higgins announces $3.7M for three La. airports
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., announced today that three airports in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive $3,763,738 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program. Le Gros Memorial Airport will receive a $349,923 grant to install 3,725 feet of perimeter fencing and three gates, which is part of […]
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
By Emily Burleigh Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. […]
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
New Book “City Eats New Orleans” to Launch July 30 with Happy Hour
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – What restaurants matter in New Orleans right now? How has the city’s dining scene changed since the pandemic? Who are the chefs shaping what we love to eat?. Local food and travel writer Beth D’Addono will have this conversation once a month at...
Porch Poppin’: New Orleans City Park Conservancy to work with underrepresented groups on master plan
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses City Park Conservancy’s plan to involve underrepresented groups in the master planning process. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
The Weekend is Almost Here! Don’t Miss these 4 Events
There’s something for everyone this weekend – attend a summer cocktail class, local lobster pop up, Halloween-themed event series, and wine pairing dinner. Indulge in a four-course meal with exquisite wine pairings at Rosella in Mid-City on Saturday, July 27. Starting at 6 p.m., the evening’s menu will include a Cold Mango Salad, Shrimp Accra, Swordfish Tamarind or Curry Goat, and a decadent Coconut Cream Cake! This is an intimate dinner with limited seating available. Reserve your spot here.
New Orleans students make gains on state tests. Jefferson, Tammany scores are flat.
Student growth across the New Orleans area largely stagnated this year with test scores not quite back to pre-pandemic levels in most grades and subjects, reflecting state and national trends, according to new data released this week. NOLA Public Schools was among the districts in the state with the most...
Leah Chase’s Lafayette Academy Still Needs Qualified Educators Before Opening
According to Orleans Parish School Board member Olin Parker, the number of positions the school needs is based on an enrollment figure of 300 students, but since the school currently only has around 200 students, the extra positions might not have to be filled after all. In February, New Orleans’...
The Saints begin camp with a chip on their shoulder: 'We're a little pissed off'
IRVINE, Calif. — Earlier this month, New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan opened a social media account, saw a video of another NFL player disparaging his team on a podcast and decided it was time to “wake up and choose violence.”. As social media responses go, Jordan’s...
Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Calling it a “misbegotten tax,” a federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled Wednesday that a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund telephone service for rural and low-income people and broadband services for schools and libraries is unconstitutional. The immediate implications...
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