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Jeremy Alford and David Jacobs: New 6th Congressional District could shake up La. politics
Before heading to the floor during the first few days of the Democratic National Convention last week, state Sens. Gary Carter and Ed Price would often have lunch together in their hotel. They shared stories about family and golf and the politics of the upper chamber in Baton Rouge when...
LSU professor's research reinforces sharing food is a part of Louisiana's unique culture
Louisiana has a strong community surrounding food. It isn’t a well-kept secret. Many Louisianians have been sent home with a pound of frozen deer meat after visiting extended family, or have gone fishing in the summer and cooked the catch for dinner. This culture of acquiring food from the...
State puts money into film and video education
Louisiana Economic Development has awarded nearly $200,000 from the state’s Entertainment Development Fund to the film and television program at LSU to help grow the talent pipeline for the state’s film production workforce. LSU will use the grant to expand faculty in its Bachelor of Fine Arts in...
Louisiana’s slanted views on youth crime show a need to focus on solutions rather than individuals
During this election season, I’ve been thinking a lot about what our voting choices can tell us about how we view ourselves as a state, as a nation, and as individuals, and how that self image is reflected in how we approach crime and punishment. I’ve always been interested in incarceration, especially as it relates […]
Arson confirmed in logging equipment fire
On the night of August 24, Vernon Parish volunteer fire departments and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) fire crews were dispatched to the area off Highway 465 north of Simpson. Investigators say that on August 23, after the logging crew left for work, several pieces of logging equipment and timber caught fire. The fire destroyed one skidder and damaged another skidder and loader, with a total value of over $500,000.
Gov. Landry Bans Critical Race Theory From Louisiana Classrooms
Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry has signed an executive order into law, banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) in the state's K-12 schools. It's been months since the controversial teaching concept has been a hot topic but as of this Tuesday Governor Landry has signed Executive Order JML 24-132 which will ban any schools from enacting rules, bulletins, regulations, contracts, or policies that might endorse what is considered by many to be the core tenants of CRT.
Louisiana will participate in Rose Parade
For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser shared in a Facebook post that this year’s float will feature a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood. The scenes perfectly capture the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.”
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