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Ice Industries Opens Louisiana Facility, Creates 70 Jobs for First Solar Supply
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, La. – Ice Industries, Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana. The company’s first venture in the state is expected to begin production in early 2025, initially focused on roll forming steel back rails for photovoltaic (PV) solar panels which First Solar, Inc. expects to start manufacturing in New Iberia in the second half of 2025.
EO Louisiana Names Conway Solomon The Marshall Klein 2024 Entrepreneur Of The Year
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana chapter of Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) awarded Louisiana-based tech entrepreneur Conway Solomon the 2024 Marshall Klein Entrepreneur of the Year. Conway led the separation of WRSTBND from Solomon Group in 2019, establishing it as a standalone entity, after recognizing the need for specialized event...
Louisiana's grim history of mass incarceration explored in 'Captive State' at New Orleans museum
The Historic New Orleans Collection exhibition “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” ends and then ends again. A separate space positioned after the final gallery is reserved for reflection, further study and “Take Action” resources. And, visitors can offer feedback about what they’ve seen, if they're so moved.
Governor bans critical race theory in schools
BATON ROUGE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Critical Race Theory is not happening in public schools in Louisiana. Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order banning the subject matter in K through 12 public schools in the state. Critical race theory is an advanced academic concept that holds that race is socially constructed and it examines how […]
Louisiana Dove Season Will Be A Little Different This Year
At this writing, we're only 10 days away from one of the biggest days in the year of a Louisiana hunter. This year's deviation from the normal opening of Louisiana's Dove Season could land some hunters in hot water if they're not paying attention. Normally, dove season will begin on...
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…
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser spoke at Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana is known for its food, music and culture. Tourists from all over come here to the state to see and taste what we have to offer. And a sampling of what makes Louisiana unique was on full display this week in Shreveport during the annual Louisiana Travel Summit, featuring Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser as the guest speaker.
Bossier Parish Community College designated a 2024-2025 Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly Campus
Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is proud to announce its designation as a 2024-2025 Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly Campus by the Louisiana Board of Regents. BPCC is the first and only higher education institution in the state to receive the prestigious gold distinction, reflecting its exceptional commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and their families.
Man Sleeps Outdoors to Raise Funds for Louisiana Rescue Dogs
He pledged to sleep outdoors on the grounds of their rescue site to raise awareness and funds for their efforts. Baker's goal is to raise $250,000 to build a proper animal shelter with a spay/neuter clinic in Evangeline Parish. So far, he has spent a total of 5 months sleeping alongside the rescue dogs under his and his wife's care.
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