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Services for people with disabilities could be eliminated under Landry budget plan
Programs for medically vulnerable children, seniors and people with disabilities could be eliminated next year as a result of Louisiana’s looming budget deficit, officials with Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration said Friday.
DEQ is asking for your help finding solutions to tire waste
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Around 4.6 million tires are thrown out each year according to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The agency said lots of those are dumped illegally in ditches or on the side of the road. “You go to bed at night nothings there, when you...
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 […]
Fairfield Fires Past Southeastern Louisiana for First Win of 2024
PROVO, Utah – In a matchup of reigning conference champions, the defending MAAC Champion Fairfield University Volleyball knocked off 2023 Southland Champion Southeastern Louisiana (SLU) to close out action at the doTERRA Classic hosted by BYU. Maya Walker posted 13 kills (.619) and five blocks against the Lions, wrapping up All-Tournament Team honors. The Stags took the match by set scores of 22-25, 25-18, 25-16 and 25-20. The Stags earn their first win of the season to improve to 1-2. SLU falls to 0-3. Both squads were defeated by High Point and #16 BYU in Friday action.
Lady Lions Utah Trip Ends with Loss to Fairfield
PROVO, Utah –The reigning, two-time Southland Conference Champion Southeastern Louisiana University volleyball team ended the dōTERRA Classic by dropping its third-straight contest against a NCAA Tournament team from a season ago, falling 3-1 to Fairfield in SLU's final match of the event Saturday evening at BYU's George Albert Smith Fieldhouse.
SLU Defeats Jackson State on the Road
JACKSON, Miss. - The Southeastern Louisiana University women's soccer team take care of business on the road to secure its first win of the 2024 season against Jackson State Saturday afternoon. Southeastern (1-1-1) controlled the action, leading 14-4 in shots over Jackson State (0-2-1) to earn the win. Three Lady...
Latest Move Suggest Saints Could Trade Star To Cowboys, Chargers
The Alvin Kamara trade rumors have been swirling all offseason, and won’t stop any time soon. With the regular season less than a week away, New Orleans still has time to move their star running back and embrace a proper rebuild after treading water for four straight years after Drew Brees retired. Up until this point, all Kamara rumors were just rumors, but the latest piece of news from across the league suggests a trade could be imminent.
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