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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 […]
Monroe-West Monroe Restaurant Week Specials Announced
WEST-MONROE, MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– From September 9, 2024, to September 15, 2024, Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host the second annual MWM Restaurant Week. According to officials, this celebration is designed to highlight the restaurant culture and local food scene in Ouachita parish. Locally owned restaurants will offer fixed-price menu options and Lunch & brunch options […]
September Glo Fest to showcase bridge light show, entertainment, live music, food, art
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Regional Arts Council hosts Glo Fest, a once-month family-friendly free event on the downtown riverfront. On Sept. 6, Shreveport’s free monthly event, Glo Fest will be held at the Riverview Theatre, 29 East Milam Street, near the river downtown riverfront. The family-friendly event features custom-made light shows on the Bakowski Bridge of Light.
Launch your film career with PA training at Robinson Film Center
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – As Shreveport gears up for a surge in film production, the Robinson Film Center presents its “Ready, Set, Go!” Production Assistant (PA) classes. These sessions offer aspiring filmmakers a unique opportunity to learn essential on-set skills, including PA duties, set etiquette, understanding crew...
The rinse and repeat pattern continues!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Welcome to Labor Day weekend! Most of the area has gotten at least a little bit of rain this afternoon and it will be mostly dry throughout this evening. This daily rain is mainly caused by a system stalling in the Gulf and pushing its humidity and unstable air into our region from the southeast. The showers and storms will only survive through the daytime hours and diminish quickly after sunset.
Seeing Double – Two Grand Openings On Texas Street
We had not one but two ribbon cuttings on Texas Street yesterday! We’re thrilled to congratulate Cooper’s Corner and Ono Hawaiian Grill on their grand openings!. Cooper’s Corner has undergone a beautiful renovation and is now home to a variety of downtown businesses, breathing new life into this historic building.
The Shreveport Fire Training Academy has proudly unveiled its newly remodeled auditorium, funded by the citizens of Shreveport through the 2021 bond
Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, the Shreveport Fire Training Academy is eager to begin hosting classes and courses that enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the city’s firefighters. If you are interested in hosting a course that aligns with the Fire Service, you are encouraged...
A program in LA sends unarmed civilians to answer 911 calls involving unhoused people
Since George Floyd's murder four years ago, more than 100 programs have been created in the U.S. to send unarmed civilians in response to some 911 calls rather than police. In Los Angeles, the city sends civilians only if the call involves someone who is unhoused. NPR's Kelly McEvers reports on what that can and can't do for the city's housing crisis.
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
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...
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