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Louisiana Democrats thank Biden, support Harris as new nominee
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Democrats have switched their support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new nominee and were thankful to President Joe Biden. Biden, 81, stepped down as the party's nominee on Sunday. He had been heavily criticized since a debate June 27 against former President Donald Trump. On X, the Louisiana Democratic Party officially endorsed Harris and said that they "look forward to a productive,...
Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professors
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents...
Pitcher Sage Hoover Transferring to Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Program from Texas Tech
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball fans can perhaps take a small breath in knowing that the program has gotten its first signee from the transfer portal. In a social media post, pitcher Sage Hoover is transferring to Louisiana from Texas Tech. The Edgewood, Texas native will be on her third school...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Low pay is driving away Louisiana's early childhood education teachers, survey says
While Louisiana has made progress in expanding early childhood education for thousands of children, most workers still don't earn a living wage, according to a recent survey. New Orleans, however, is tackling some of the problem through local taxpayer money — a major source of funding for early education that's helped standardize the minimum wage for teachers.
Families of Louisiana Olympic stars reveal the drive that helped them get to Paris
Talent? Of course. Coaching? A necessity. Money? There’s real gold poured into those gold medals. But it’s much more than that. It’s dedication, sacrifice and an almost incomprehensible drive for a goal that most of us only see the results of every four years. Tricia Schwartz knows....
Bombers drop doubleheader to Cane Cutters
YOUNGSVILLE, La. – The Acadiana Cane Cutters swept a doubleheader with the Brazos Valley Bombers on Sunday night in Texas Collegiate League play. The Cane Cutters grabbed a 5-4 walk-off victory in the opener in 11 innings to snap the Bombers’ eight-game winning streak. Acadiana added a 7-5 victory in the nightcap. The Bombers led 3-0 and 5-2 in trying to salvage a split, but the Cane Cutters scored the last five runs.
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