CareSouth Invests Nearly $3 Million in Southern University Students and Programs
CareSouth’s nearly $3 million investment will strengthen student programs and support nursing, athletics, the Human Jukebox and other Southern University initiatives.
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STATE
Louisiana’s SNAP rolls are shrinking and the paperwork may be telling the bigger story
More than 170,000 Louisianians have disappeared from SNAP rolls in a year, while most June case closures were classified as procedural. The numbers raise questions about access, administration and the growing burden on food pantries.
BUSINESS
Business Spotlight: Silly Rabbit Turns a Comedy Dream Into a Baton Rouge Destination
Founded by comedian and entrepreneur Shedrick “Seddy Sed” Marshall, Silly Rabbit Comedy Club combines a family business with a stage for local talent and touring entertainers.
HEALTH
Federal Aid Targets Staffing at 16 Louisiana Rural Hospitals; Patient Cost Impact Unclear
Sixteen Louisiana hospitals are included in a nearly $25 million federal initiative to retain health care workers and preserve essential services. Whether the assistance will help keep patients’ emergency room bills steady remains unanswered.
NATIONAL
Abuse Evidence at Center of Last-Minute Stay in Tennessee Execution
A federal appeals court halted Christa Pike’s execution Wednesday as judges considered whether the state’s acknowledgment of her childhood sexual abuse undermines earlier court proceedings.
SPORTS
LSU Dominates Texas A&M, but Florida’s Surge Pushes Tigers Out of Top 10
A 35-6 win at Tiger Stadium steadied LSU after its loss to Ole Miss. In Sunday’s rankings, a shakeup elsewhere in the SEC carried more weight.
