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A Minnesota teenager is knocking on doors in northwest Louisiana
A teenage boy from Minnesota might be knocking on your door soon, but don’t worry, he’s just there to offer you some education. Joe Healy, also known as "The Education Man," is a recent high school graduate, who, along with his older brother, has been placed with a host family in Bossier City and he’s driving around surrounding areas in his gold Buick La Sabre to sell educational books by Southwestern Advantage.
4 Louisiana Universities Named Among Best in America
Four universities in Louisiana are among the best in the United States, according to an analysis by Money. A total of 745 universities across the country were included in the list created by looking at financial aid, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and other factors. The four Louisiana universities to...
LSU Football: Historic Louisiana high school recruiting misses
In recent years, the LSU Tigers have come under scrutiny for not keeping their top talent in-state. While they are changing the narrative on that, prior to current head coach Brian Kelly’s arrival, there seem to be a lack of focus on keeping homegrown talent home in one of the hottest recruiting beds in the country.
Magnolia High School reunion parade honors the decades
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - Magnolia High School Alumni are celebrating the decades with a luncheon, a parade, a banquet, and much more all weekend. On Saturday, the parade took place and hit every street in Moss Point. Just to name a few, they hit Martin Luther King, Magnolia, and...
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Jeff Landry cuts funding for Teach For America, long-running but controversial teacher group
In the effort to remake New Orleans schools and shake up Louisiana education after Hurricane Katrina, few groups left a bigger mark than Teach For America, the national organization that trained hundreds of charter-school teachers and molded many future leaders, including a former state education chief. But now, more than...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Confessed Killer Seeks Extradition to Louisiana’s Historic Courts
In a surprising turn of events, a confessed killer has made headlines by formally requesting extradition to Louisiana. This development has brought attention to the state’s judicial system, particularly in the Downtown Monroe Historic District. A Request to Return. The individual, whose identity is being withheld, has recently petitioned...
Governor Jeff Landry appointed new leaders for key state boards
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Joseph Toomy as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and Roderick Clark as the President of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Governor Jeff Landry released...
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