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Gov. Landry recently announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program, which aims to distribute $1.355 billion in funding to enhance broadband access across the state of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, this initiative will expand broadband to 140,000 locations, including 100,000 homes (60,000 in rural parishes), 35,000 businesses, and 4,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. GUMBO 2.0 is expected to create 8,000 to 10,000 jobs, boost...
Hahnville shines in marquee scrimmage matchup with St. James
Whenever you have two programs from the River Parishes meet on the playing field, you can always expect to see good, physical football. That’s exactly what was delivered Thursday when St. James and Hahnville scrimmaged in Boutte but the Tigers did most of the work. Hahnville’s first-team offense ran...
Lafayette Power Poll: We're in an affordable housing crisis (Oh, and Kamala will win in November)
With as much as affordable housing has been in the news in Lafayette — and for all wrong reasons — this month’s Lafayette Power Poll got straight to the point. What is your opinion about the state of affordable housing in the area?. It’s a problem, they...
Bulldogs ready to take first step under new coach
STORY BY CHRIS MOORE For the first time in seven years, a new head coach will lead the Bulldogs onto the field opening day of the 2024 football season. In February, former Katy High School assistant coach Scott Rich took over the program that went 4-7 last year and 4-3 in district play. A week […] The post Bulldogs ready to take first step under new coach appeared first on Port Arthur News.
‘Relentless’: Vidor Pirates establishing the run as always in 2024
Offensive innovation is taking over every level of football from the NFL all the way down to Friday night lights. Teams are constantly chasing up-tempo, high-flying schemes that seek to pass the ball, and often, leave the run as an afterthought. Some things are still sacred, though. As the Vidor Pirates gear up for the […] The post ‘Relentless’: Vidor Pirates establishing the run as always in 2024 appeared first on Orange Leader.
Things To Do In Lake Charles And SWLA This Weekend August 23-25
It's going to be a great weekend in Southwest Louisiana because there is a ton of things going on in the area. There are concerts, festivals, sporting events, and more happening in the area. Are you looking for a concert to attend, sit down and have dinner, and hear live...
Country Music Legend Hits The Stage In Lake Charles This Weekend
Country music fans are in for a treat as legendary singer-songwriter John Anderson takes the stage at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles on Saturday, August 24th. Known for his signature blend of traditional country, honky-tonk, and heartfelt ballads, Anderson will be performing his timeless hits in an unforgettable night of classic country music.
Week Zero McNeese Cowboys Football Starting Lineups Vs Tarleton State
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: A new look McNeese Cowboys football team will kickoff the 2024 season on Saturday against 21st-ranked Tarleton State in front of a national televised audience at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Saturday’s contest is one of seven Division I college football games being played in what is called...
City Council sends modified development proposal back to zoning committee
After deferring the decision last month, the Lake Charles City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to send the modified plans for a development in District E back to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Background The proposed development garnered controversy after Developer David Minton filed an appeal to direct the Planning and Zoning Commission’s unanimous decision to […]
Powerball warning as trio of prizes worth $50k each unclaimed – and tickets were sold in the same state
THREE lucky lottery players have been urged to come forward to claim their winning tickets of $50,000 each. The trio of winning tickets were all purchased in Louisiana earlier this year. And time is running out for two mystery winners who have less than two months to claim their prize money, according to a Nola […]
Festival queen's farewell: 'An experience like no other'
(Editor's note: The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival submitted this letter of farewell from 2023 festival queen Gweneth Dohmann. Her successor will be crowned Saturday.) First off, I would like to express my thanks to the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival board for selecting me as their 88th queen. I am deeply honored and will forever cherish being chosen as the 88th Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum queen, especially to festival Executive Director Hailee Thomas for sharing her time, artistic abilities, and love for the festival with me.
Bridge City look for postseason berth with new coaching staff
The Bridge City Cardinals have not made the postseason since 2019. New head coach Josh Smalley hopes that streak will come to an end this fall. Smalley took the job, coming from Orangefield, where he led the team to the playoffs 10 times in 12 seasons. Prior to his arrival in Orangefield, the Bobcats had […] The post Bridge City look for postseason berth with new coaching staff appeared first on Orange Leader.
Pour Neches riverfront project making progress
As park-goers along the banks of the Neches River may have noticed, the construction site for Pour Neches is making progress. According to the development owner Min Dai, the highly-awaited restaurant and pickleball project may even be completed before the end of the year if conditions are permitting. “If the weather goes well and we […] The post Pour Neches riverfront project making progress appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Relief ferry to replace Cameron ferry during maintenance
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Cameron Ferry will be removed from service next weekend for maintenance that is expected to take around six months to complete. Starting at midnight on Saturday, Aug. 31, the Cameron Ferry will be removed from service in preparation for its federally mandated dry dock, according to the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
BSW attorney gets national post, new Louisiana Policy Institute for Children board members
Sharonda Williams and Jennifer Eplett Reilly have joined the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children board of directors. Williams is general counsel and director of government affairs at Loyola University New Orleans and a special counsel with Fishman Haygood. Previously, she served as chief deputy city attorney and city attorney for New Orleans for more than four years.
Louisiana officials break ground on Jimmie Davis Bridge project
On Tuesday, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry joined state and local leaders to break ground on construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge crossing the Red River. Along with Joe Donahue, LA Secretary of Transportation and Development, Landy applauded the project that will connect Caddo and Bossier parishes. The $360 million project will construct a four-lane […] The post Louisiana officials break ground on Jimmie Davis Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
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