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SW La. toddlers ready for Time Square debut to kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Toddler Graham Myers of Jennings and his best friend, Ellis Bull, of Lafayette are your typical two-year-olds. They are cute, energetic and zooming through milestones like most toddlers. The duo shares another trait — an extra chromosome. Because of this little extra chromosome, Ellis’ dad, Charles, calls the pair, the “Lagniappe Boys.” The boys were […]
BSW attorney gets national post, new Louisiana Policy Institute for Children board members
Sharonda Williams and Jennifer Eplett Reilly have joined the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children board of directors. Williams is general counsel and director of government affairs at Loyola University New Orleans and a special counsel with Fishman Haygood. Previously, she served as chief deputy city attorney and city attorney for New Orleans for more than four years.
Could former students help solve Louisiana's teacher shortage? New grads return to the classroom.
Ashira Jones perched on a blue chair only slightly above the heads of the five kindergarteners who sat cross-legged on a rainbow carpet, rapt as she pointed to spelling words. “What sound does Monday start with," she asked the students at KIPP Central City Primary in New Orleans. "Mmm," they responded in unison before drawing the letter M in the air with their fingers.
Louisiana officials break ground on Jimmie Davis Bridge project
On Tuesday, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry joined state and local leaders to break ground on construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge crossing the Red River. Along with Joe Donahue, LA Secretary of Transportation and Development, Landy applauded the project that will connect Caddo and Bossier parishes. The $360 million project will construct a four-lane […] The post Louisiana officials break ground on Jimmie Davis Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Louisiana’s fortified roof grant program carries over millions in unspent funds
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to launch its second year of the fortified roof grant program with at least $10 million leftover in unspent money. The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, which offers $10,000 to homeowners who install hurricane-resistant roofs on their houses, is approaching its one-year anniversary from when the first application period […]
McNeese comeback effort comes up short against Tarleton State
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - In dramatic fashion the McNeese Cowboys opened their 2024 college football season with a 26-23 loss on the road to the Tarleton State Texans. McNeese started off strong with a couple of chunk run plays, before Clifton McDowell fumbled on the first drive leading to a Texans field goal.
McNeese Football Kicks Off 2024 Season Against Tarleton State on National TV
The McNeese Cowboys are all set to begin their 81st football season with a big game against the No. 21-ranked Tarleton State Texans. The game will take place in Stephenville, Texas, at Memorial Stadium, which seats 24,000 fans. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, and fans can watch it live on ESPN2 or listen on KHLA 92.1 FM.
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.”
Ft. Johnson Super Sign-Up to be Held August 29
The Ft. Johnson Spouses and Community Club will host its annual Super Sign-Up on Thursday, August 29, from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Spouses and friends are encouraged to attend. Learn about the Spouses and Community Club. Sign up for a discounted membership. The first 30 to sign up get a free tote bag. You can register to win lots of door prizes, visit local vendors, and get information on local organizations.
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...
Juvenile justice conference focuses on intervention as offenders get younger
The Louisiana Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice held its 43rd annual gathering at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport. The conference provides training for professionals and nonprofits that work with youth in the system.
Tioga welcomes South Beauregard for preseason scrimmage
BALL, La. (KALB) - The Tioga Indians played in their first scrimmage ahead of the 2024 season, hosting the South Beauregard Knights. One of the notable performers for Tioga was senior running back Travis Adams who scored two touchdowns. Tioga will play in a jamboree next Friday with Menard and...
Kinder Courier Public Notices August 22, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE 33RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Parish of Allen State of Louisiana 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS No. C-2024-091 MACKENZIE CADE THIGPEN A/K/A MACKENZIE C. THIGPEN A/K/A MACKENZIE THIGPEN AND BRIEANNA LEE MAYS A/K/A BRIEANNA L. MAYS A/K/A BRIEANNA MAYES By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, with the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on AUGUST 28, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit: 2022 Oak Creek Mobile Home bearing the serial numbers OC012235530A and OC012235530B and Parcel 1: Lot 39 of Parish Line Acres Northeast-Part 6 Subdivision as per that plat of survey prepared by W.L. Haymon dated December 21, 2009, recorded on January 8, 2010, in Plat Book 274, side A, as File No. 360,307, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana; together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Parcel 2: Lot 40 of Parish Line Acres Northeast-Part 6 Subdivision as per that plat of survey prepared by W.L. Haymon dated December 21, 2009, recored on January 8, 2010, in Plat book 274, side A, as File No. 360,307, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Seized under said Writ. Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE SHERIFF WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 12:00 PM (NOON) ON THE DATE OF THE SALE WITH A MONEY ORDER, CASHIER OR CERTIFIED CHECK, PLUS THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER BRANDY HOLLAND FOR: DOUGLAS L. HEBERT, III SHERIFF Sheriff’s Office, Oberlin, La., July 17, 2024. KAREN E. TREVATHAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 8235 YMCA PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 400 BATON ROUGE Attorney for plaintiff (PUBLISH: JULY 25, 2024 & AUGUST 22, 2024)2T.
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
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