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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 […]
Green Devils relentless in 26-0 jamboree win over neighboring Port Allen
Action in the Plaquemine High Jamboree gave fans a peek at what they can expect from the Green Devils, and it gave them plenty reason for excitement this season. A solid passing game from quarterback Nico Victoran kept PHS in control throughout both 12-minute halves for a 26-0 win over Port Allen in action Thursday at Andrew Canova Stadium.
USC vs. LSU odds, picks and predictions
The USC Trojans and LSU Tigers open their seasons Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USC vs. LSU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions. It’s a big night...
Southern Offense, Special Teams Struggle as Jags Fall to McNeese 21-7
“Defense wins championships” as the famous saying goes, but defense can not do it alone. The Southern Jaguars began Terrence Graves‘ first official season as Head Coach of the Jags by falling on the road to the McNeese Cowboys. The defense looked great throughout the vast majority of the game, but an inconsistent offense and a couple of dreadful special teams plays let the Jags down.
CAM Industrial renews mechanical services contract with Dow
CAM Industrial Solutions has renewed its mechanical services contract, extending for another five years at Dow’s facilities in Plaquemine, Louisiana. "We are delighted about the opportunity to continue supporting Dow across multiple geographies," said Mick Kaefer, CAM Industrial Solutions president. "This renewal reinforces our belief that our clients are enthusiastic about our momentum under new ownership and their continued faith in us to deliver safe and quality maintenance solutions on their sites across North America every day."
Tiger fans turn Las Vegas into a sea of purple and gold
LAS VEGAS, Nv. - Tiger fans have shown up in droves for this weekend’s big matchup between LSU And USC. Many say they hope to see a major improvement in LSU's defense. The Tiger faithful have made the best of an opportunity to take over Las Vegas, with one fan calling the experience a must.
Iconic Sculpture “In Our Hands” Installed at LSU Vet Med
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine installed a stunning new sculpture titled, “In Our Hands” by DiBari & Associates. This sculpture is sculpted by Vito DiBari and depicts two hands holding a dog, a cat, and a bird, and is a symbol of LSU Vet Med’s dedication to safeguarding the lives of animals through outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. It is positioned in front of the Stephenson Pet Clinic on Skip Bertman Drive, between the Mississippi River and Tiger Stadium, in Baton Rouge. ■ lsu.edu.
Baton Rouge Zoo to Reveal Upcoming New Entrance
The Baton Rouge Zoo has a new entrance that will enhance the experience for all visitors. This renovation is part of an effort to modernize the zoo and make it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. According to the Director of the Baton Rouge Zoo, Jim Fleshman, the new entrance is the “beginning of a reimagined experience for visitors of all ages.” This new entrance upgrade is one of the many parts of the zoo’s master plan, which includes new exhibits, educational programs, and community events. ■ brzoo.org.
Baton Rouge Schools Adopt AI Reading Tutor
Recently, the Louisiana Department of Education announced a new deal with Amira Learning, the first AI-powered reading assistant rooted in the Science of Reading. This opportunity gives students across 25 Louisiana school districts access to Amira’s proven AI tutor to improve reading comprehension skills. Furthermore, the Louisiana Department of Education has approved Amira as a tutoring option that can be purchased with ACT 771 funds throughout the 2024-2025 school year, allowing many more districts to access the platform. This advanced AI capability makes Amira especially helpful for ELL students, those from low-income families, and those with disabilities.
Parkview Baptist School’s Eagle Experience Out of This World Art Camp
Students had a blast at Parkview Baptist School’s Eagle Experience Out-of-this-World Art Camp. Students explored a wide variety of media and space-based subjects and learned basic elements of design skills. Some of the crowd favorite stellar experiences included sculpting aliens with clay, creating gelli prints for plants, and glow-in-the-dark tie-dye. Each camper was able to create 10 cosmic masterpieces to take home.
Celebrating the Success of ExxonMobil High School Interns at Closing Program
Forty high school students from the greater Baton Rouge area celebrated the conclusion of their summer internships with ExxonMobil’s High School Internship Program. During the closing ceremony, the interns presented their final projects that they had worked on during their tenure. The interns were placed in several different pathways such as engineering, information technology, laboratory sciences, project management, environmental stewardship, mechanical operations, and pipeline and terminal management. The program consisted of a diverse group of rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates that originated from 23 schools across eight school systems in the Capital Region. They acquired new skills, participated in hands-on projects, gained insights into operational processes, adhered to safety standards, and contributed to community service initiatives—all while earning competitive compensation exceeding $18 per hour.
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