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Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
James Genovese Named President of Northwestern State University
Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese was named the 21st president of Northwestern State University during a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System on Thursday, July 18. Genovese was named the lone finalist July 16 after a day of meetings and forums...
Louisiana Companies Participate in American Academy of Entrepreneurs
BATON ROUGE – From Louisiana Economic Development:. Sixteen Louisiana-based, growth-oriented companies became the fifth group of participants in an initiative called the American Academy of Entrepreneurs (AAE), designed to accelerate business growth and develop meaningful relationships among second-stage companies. The program is made possible through a collaboration by Louisiana Economic Development and the Michigan-based Edward Lowe Foundation.
Louisiana Fisherman Catches Enormous Record Breaking Alligator Gar
A Louisiana fisherman recently set a new Toledo Bend fishing record by catching an absolutely massive alligator gar weighing in at almost 300lbs. Toledo Bend is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States, covering approximately 185,000 acres and stretching over 65 miles. Known for its abundant fish...
Speaker Mike Johnson qualifies for reelection, poised to retain top job in Congress
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport qualified for reelection Thursday and seems poised to retain the most powerful position in the House as pundits favor Republicans to retain their slim majority in the fall elections. Johnson, Louisiana's first speaker of the U.S. House, qualified by a special proxy -...
$12-14 Million in Summer EBT Funds Left Unspent in Louisiana, Highlighting Food Insecurity Challenges!
Unused Summer EBT Funds Expose Challenges in Louisiana’s Fight Against Food Insecurity Nonprofit’s Efforts Aim to Inform Louisiana Families About Accessing Crucial Food Assistance According to brproud, in Louisiana millions of dollars in summer EBT funds for groceries went unspent last year, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing food insecurity. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family […]
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