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Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
New law that undoes mug shot restrictions can affect livelihoods, advocates say
A new law in Louisiana undoes the progress the state has made in restricting the release of mug shots for people accused of non-violent crimes, say criminal justice reform advocates and the New Orleans public defenders’ office. Act 281, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, went into effect on Aug....
LSUA Men's Soccer defeats USAO on own-goal, Women's team falls short 2-0
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - LSUA Men’s Soccer got back in the win column on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over University of Arts and Sciences (Oklahoma). The Generals scored their lone goal on an on-goal by the Drovers in the 81st minute. LSUA’s Women’s Soccer fell short in a...
LCU Football shows dominance in preseason scrimmage
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The Wildcats are coming off of a historic 2023 season and want to continue their success this season. First year Head Coach Ben McLaughlin and his team dominated the field for their first scrimmage of the season, proving why they are ranked 22nd in the NAIA polls.
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