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The Top 10 Richest Schools In Louisiana – Tuition & Fees
The American Institutes for Research is - Private School vs. Public School “The diversity of public school is a strength.” Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education and founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia, says parents should be “clear about the specific benefits that they are seeking for their child.”
New Plan To Cancel $366 Million In Medical Debt For Louisiana Residents
A donor-funded nonprofit is working alongside Ochsner Health to buy and erase $366 million of medical debt from 193,000 patients. As reported on Wednesday by The New Orleans Advocate, Ochsner Health is working with Undue Medical Debt to relieve the debt of patients across the South. "Ochsner is proud to...
Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Chemical Transporter TransVac
Louisiana-Based TransVac Also Moves Water Treatment Products and Plastic. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Kenan Advantage Group on Aug. 20 announced that it acquired specialty transportation provider TransVac. TransVac is a transporter of chemicals, water treatment products and plastic. KAG ranks No. 21 on...
Environmentalist, residents push back against solar farms in Louisiana
(The Center Square) — Solar power in Louisiana has become a subject of controversy and lawmakers took a look at both sides of the argument in a hearing this week. The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee met Thursday to hear testimony from both sides of the argument on solar power. Legislators got what they were looking for, with over eight hours of industry and public testimony. The primary issue...
The EPA can't use Civil Rights Act to fight environmental injustice in Louisiana, judge rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has weakened the Biden administration’s effort to use a historic civil rights law to fight industrial pollution alleged to have taken a heavier toll on minority communities in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James David Cain of Lake Charles handed down the ruling Thursday, permanently blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing what are known as “disparate impact” requirements on the state. Cain had already issued a temporary blocking order in January. His ruling was a victory for Louisiana officials who challenged the EPA policy, which was based on possible violations of Title VI...
Dangerous hospital patient escaped from Longleaf
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 6:15 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to 44 Versailles Blvd., Longleaf Hospital in reference to a patient escaping. 21-year-old Styln Wise escaped from the hospital and was last seen in the area of Versailles Blvd. Wise should be considered dangerous and it is unknown if he has armed himself. Residents are urged to avoid contact with Wise and to notify the Alexandria Police Department if spotted.
Coach Houle’s Debut Results In A Scoreless Draw vs. Mobile
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Christian University women's soccer program produced a shutout but could not muster any offense either, as Head Coach Harrison Houle's first match at the helm ended with a pair of zeroes on the scoreboard in the team's regular season and home opener against the University of Mobile, 0-0. The Basics:
Musician from Alexandria nears 6K GoFundMe goal
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – Experimental Neo-Soul musician from Alexandria, Jamey Brown, recording with the moniker, Zetroc, left for Lafayette 3 years ago in pursuit of his passions and opportunity. As no pursuit is without tribulation, Zetroc launched his GoFundMe campaign in a vulnerable connection to the public, receiving an overwhelming response from the community. The Alexandria native’s opening statement is as follows:
56 Years Later, Pineville Honors Fallen Soldier
PINEVILLE, La. - R.V. Edwards who Pineville, Louisiana home. Edwards was born on August 27th 1945, and fell in action while fighting in the Vietnam war August 23, 1966. Now, 56 years later to the day his family and the city he called home has recognized him once again for the sacrifice he made.
Rain chances increasing across New Orleans area next few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in southeastern Louisiana can expect an uptick in rain chances this upcoming week, particularly along the coast, as a series of weather systems make their way across the Gulf of Mexico. A weak low pressure system will move through the northern Gulf on Sunday,...
More hydro revenue requested for Council on Aging office, turf fields
VIDALIA, La. — The Vidalia community offered more suggestions for the spending of excess money from hydroelectric royalties during a special called meeting Thursday. These requests included funds for office space to house the administration of the Concordia Council on Aging and furnishing one of the recreation complex ball fields with turf for athletes with […] The post More hydro revenue requested for Council on Aging office, turf fields appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
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