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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 […]
Evening Forecast – Saturday, August 31st
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Tonight, the last of the showers ending early into the night leaving the Ark-La-Miss with some partly cloudy skies. Moisture in the area keeps dew point temperatures as the floor for actual temperatures tonight, with overnight lows staying in the low to mid 70s. Winds stay light out of the east.
Rapides Parish GOP opens headquarters
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Republican Party of Rapides Parish has opened their Trump headquarters in Alexandria ahead of the November presidential election. The political group’s grand opening was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, at their headquarters in Emerald Square, on the corner of Jackson and MacArthur.
INTERVIEW: Red River Youth Football League 2024 season preview
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Red River Youth Football League is returning for it’s 47th season this Fall, with local teams from across Central Louisiana competing. Harrison Vapnek sat down with the league’s president Travis Racine, alongside some of their players to preview the season and learn more about the league.
Spirit Halloween returns to Alexandria Mall for grand opening
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Alexandria’s store for Halloween lovers has scheduled its grand opening for Monday, September 2. Spirit Halloween will return to the Alexandria Mall after being housed in a different location for the past few years. The store’s manager, TJ Washington, said Spirit Halloween is a one-stop...
La. Firefighters raise money for fellow fireman who had total heart replacement
CHENEYVILLE, La. (KALB) - Over 50 firefighter agencies from across the state attended Saturday’s benefit for Edward Beaver. Beaver is the Board President for Rapides Parish Fire District 12. The benefit was held at the Cheneyville Fire Department from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Edward Beaver. Edward Beaver...
September 2024 Calendar-at-a-Glance
Ongoing-September 28: 37th September Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). This annual juried exhibition is selected by a guest juror from national and international submissions. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. Additionally, the September Competition connects the museum with artists that are excelling in their field and media. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org.
Sources: N’western to start QB Wright in opener
Pete Thamel, ESPN Northwestern is slated to start Mike Wright at quarterback Saturday against Miami (Ohio), sources told ESPN, making it the third power conference program where he has been a starter. Wright played at Mississippi State in 2023 and Vanderbilt from 2020 to 2022 prior to arriving at Northwestern. He had been engaged in a close competition with redshirt sophomore Jack Lausch during training camp. Wright's experience and versatility were attractive to Northwestern coaches. Coach David Braun brought in a new offensive coordinator this year, Zach Lujan, and Northwestern will have a new look on offense. Wright's experience, versatility...
Steward, Medical Properties Trust agree on hospital deal; impact on Glenwood unclear
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - In a new twist to the Steward Health Care bankruptcy, it was announced in court that Medical Properties Trust (MPT) and Steward have agreed to a framework to take over operations for a group of Steward’s hospitals. The hospitals in question are what’s considered...
National Cutting Horse Association Cotton Stakes event to take place in West Monroe from Sunday, September 1st to Sunday, September 7th
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — From Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, to Sunday, Sept. 7, 2024, the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Cotton Stakes event will occur at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center on 501 Mane St. City officials have projected that the NCHA Cotton Stakes event will significantly boost the local economy, estimating an influx […]
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