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DEQ is asking for your help finding solutions to tire waste
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Around 4.6 million tires are thrown out each year according to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The agency said lots of those are dumped illegally in ditches or on the side of the road. “You go to bed at night nothings there, when you...
Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June. “Richard Zuschlag lived a life dedicated to serving his state. From starting Acadian Companies to his many...
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker...
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 […]
Volunteer opportunities in Baton Rouge, Acadiana, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Focus Clubhouse, Inc., 1609 Johnston St., Lafayette, offers people living with...
FanDuel Promo Code for #23 USC vs. #13 LSU: Bet $5, Get $200 Guaranteed
Sundays may normally be about the NFL in the fall, but until that kicks off in a few days, we get to enjoy the continuation of college football Week 1 - and it’s a top 25 matchup! The USC Trojan and LSU Tigers both have College Football Playoff aspirations, so why not enjoy the clash by joining FanDuel Sportsbook?
Raising Cane’s to Replace Nando’s in College Park
A national chain restaurant specializing in chicken fingers will replace the Nando’s in College Park. Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s is moving into the location at 7400 Baltimore Ave., across from city hall. Started in 1996 near the Louisiana State University campus, the chain has a simple menu focusing...
Scott Rabalais: Tiger fans take over Las Vegas in advance of Sunday's opener with USC
LAS VEGAS — When I told my brother Jeff that the newspaper wanted me to do what we call a scene-setter piece here in advance of Sunday’s LSU-Southern California game, he offered me some sage advice:. “Go to the Bellagio fountain,” he said, “and wait to see if...
Maryland volleyball falls to New Hampshire in five sets despite comeback effort
After splitting its first two matches of the 2024 campaign, Maryland volleyball looked to bounce back and get in the win column again against New Hampshire. In the final match of the LSU tournament, Maryland staged a comeback after going down 2-0 and forced a fifth set, but ultimately lost.
Soccer Ends Week Three Road Trip At Old Dominion
Norfolk, Va. –The LSU Soccer Team (2-1-0) will continue to meet new opponents this week as they are set to face Old Dominion (3-1-0) for the first time on Sunday, September 1 at 6 p.m. CT at the ODU Soccer Complex. “We’re excited to play in Virginia. We know...
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