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Elon Musk’s Tesla Makes A Breakthrough In Louisiana
Louisiana's 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has revived Tesla's lawsuit alleging that dealers and organizations in the state have worked in unison to bar the electric vehicle manufacturer from selling directly to consumers. Friday, August 26th, 2022 Tesla Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Tesla, filed a lawsuit in the U.S....
Tulane’s economic impact on Louisiana
A new report released on Aug. 2 by Econsult Solutions Inc. details Tulane University’s extensive economic impact on New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. The report shows Tulane’s $5.2 billion annual impact in Louisiana through annual operations, construction projects and spending by university affiliates. According to the...
Festivals Acadiens Receives Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been awarded The Greener Grounds Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The reimbursement grant, which can be for up to $10,000, supports Louisiana's large outdoor events, including festivals and fairs, in implementing best practices for litter prevention, recycling, and waste reduction as outlined in the new Greener Grounds Guidebook and Workbook.
New Louisiana law creates barriers for new voters
With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, the deadline to register to vote also approaches. Despite the urgency of the matter, voter registration materials are hard to find at Tulane University due to a new Louisiana law that restricts the holding of voter registration events. Gov. Jeff Landry...
Impact of Louisiana’s new gun laws; How LSU is using AI to monitor athletes’ health
Louisiana’s new permitless/constitutional-carry firearm law went into effect in July– a win for gun rights advocates, but causing some consternation in urban areas where gun violence is a major concern. Especially in New Orleans, which previously was able to enforce a non-gun zone around the French Quarter. James...
Louisiana nonprofit helping kids in moments of crisis comes to East Texas
KILGORE, Texas — A program to help kids going through moments of crisis in Louisiana is moving into East Texas. In 2013, KC Kilpatrick started Geaux 4 Kids as an independent, grassroots effort after becoming a foster parent. She learned how stressful the initial 24 to 48 hours of receiving children into foster care were and how impossible it was to adequately prepare. The organization makes bags with items ready to go when law enforcement officials come upon a child in need.
Former NSU javelin player named to LHSAA Hall of Fame
CAA Championship participant; Southland Conference gold medalist.Now former Northwestern State javelin thrower Ashley Aldredge Brooks can add Louisiana High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Class of 2025 to her list of accomplishments.She joins her father, Corwyn Aldredge Jr., as a member of the LHSAA Hall of Fame.The 2025 Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony will be held April…
Rapides Parish Students Shape School District Decisions
Today, students from Rapides Parish School District gathered at Brame Middle School for the first meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board. The students shared their different perspectives and ideas on various topics, leading to meaningful discussions. The voices of these students will play a crucial role in shaping decisions and implementing improvements within the school district. The administration and faculty at Brame Middle School were thanked for hosting the productive meeting. #OwnTheMission #BetterTogetherRapides Parish Schools.
Woman found dead near downtown Shreveport identified
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A woman whose body was found off of Marshall Street south of downtown Shreveport Sunday has been identified. According to the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office, a woman who was found dead on Sunday August 25, 2024, has been identified. Officials say 58-year-old Brenda...
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