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Space Force chief on protecting America’s interests in space; New Orleans libraries’ voter education programs
Gov. Jeff Landry announced two orders this week: one that keeps noncitizens from voting and another that bans the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. The Times Picayune/New Orleans Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us for more on Landry’s “culture war” orders.
Aug. 29th: The wounds may never fully heal, but the Spirit of Louisiana will live forever
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm. It would be one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in our nation's history. The federal levees broke. New Orleans and its surrounding areas flooded. Close to 1,400 known people died, but many bodies were...
Don’t risk it: Insure yourself to protect yourself
An auto accident can be a traumatic experience for any driver, but sometimes the aftermath is just as devastating. If you cause an accident, imagine realizing you don’t have adequate insurance to cover bills for injured parties and damages. What if you or a family member was injured because of someone else’s negligence?
APSO breaks ground on District 3 building in Prairieville
Sheriff Bobby Webre and several Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were in attendance for a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the construction of the new District 3 building in Prairieville. District 3 covers much of the northern end of the parish, while District 2 mostly includes central areas around Gonzales and...
Thibodaux native hoping to make imprint on Lions’ defense
All of his life, Amik Robertson has had his doubters. Out of Thibodaux, they said he didn’t have a true position and wouldn’t be able to last at the next level — despite the fact that he was a dominant force in high school who impacted the game on offense, defense and special teams while playing literally just about every position on the field in all three phases.
Should Katrina’s anniversary be a state holiday? These local leaders think so
State Rep. Alonzo Knox still gets emotional about Katrina when he speaks about the destruction it caused 19 years ago. “The impact of it can't be overstated,” Knox said. “It still impacts the day-to-day lives of many. It still impacts our fragile infrastructure. It still impacts our economy.”
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.
New initiative aimed at helping Louisiana military members thrive after service
Louisiana launched a non-profit organization dedicated to helping military members thrive in Louisiana after their service ends. The organization will help service members connect with opportunities to secure their future in Louisiana.
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