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Louisiana leaders push for passage of AM radio bill ahead of Hurricane Katrina anniversary
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Ahead of the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a group of state and local officials are rallying around a bill that would require all new passenger vehicles to have AM radio.
Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wil Adams Recognized by Forbes
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wil Adams of Natchitoches has been named to the 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Louisiana ranking by Forbes and SHOOK® Research. The ranking recognizes financial advisors younger than 40 who have at least four years of experience. Adams has served investors locally...
Reduce Feed Costs and Waste With Forage Testing
Cow-calf operations are the heart of Louisiana’s livestock industry. Cattle in this sector spend much of their lives grazing perennial and annual pastures, so high-quality forage is important. Summer 2023 was one of the hottest and driest in recent memory. The drought took a major toll on crop production, and everyone from sugarcane farmers to cattle ranchers felt the effects. One of the biggest concerns was a lack of hay. Dry conditions made for great baling weather, but hay yields were down nearly 50% compared to a typical year. This had cattle producers scrambling for alternative forage sources like rice straw or cornstalks, and many were putting out hay as early as July.
Healthy Communities Improves Health in Rural Louisiana Through Community-Driven Initiatives
Katherine Seals, Jamila Freightman, Ruthie Losavio and Denise Holston. In rural Louisiana, food insecurity, poverty and obesity rates are often higher than national and state averages. These challenges make it difficult for residents to access nutritious food and safe communities for physical activity and active transportation, increasing the risk of preventable diseases like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Addressing the policies, systems and environments that affect health is crucial to reducing obesity rates and improving the quality of life in Louisiana. However, small towns face significant resource constraints, making these changes a challenge.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Newlab has partnered with Greater New Orleans Inc., along with strategic regional and industry stakeholders including Shell, Battelle, Carbonvert, and Louisiana State University, to launch two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded programs focused on commercializing carbon management and clean hydrogen technologies. By creating a strong coalition of government, industry, and...
Vernon Parish woman charged with murdering her husband
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department says a woman has been charged with murdering her husband. Deputies say shortly after 6:00pm on Tuesday, they received a 911 call from 53-year-old Melissa Ann Sweat and she told a dispatcher that she had just shot her husband. According to the department, deputies...
Smalls Sliders to host Can Drop Wednesday, honor Peabody coach Charles Smith
Smalls Sliders restaurant will host a Can Drop in Alexandria at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning at 1400 MacArthur Drive while also honoring Peabody Magnet High School basketball coach Charles Smith as a Smalls Town Hero for his community contributions. According to a news release issued by Smalls Sliders, the chain “specializes in fresh,...
New Skilled Nursing Facility and Corporate HQ Coming to Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. - A Commercial Health Campus Development led by Central Management Company of Winnfield, is moving its corporate office to Pineville and building a new, state-of-the art skilled nursing facility. The company has already secured 20 acres across from Buhlow Lake and will invest $11.6 million into a 20,000...
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