EDUCATION
BATON ROUGE, La. — “I just want us to move as fast as humanly possible and do it,” Board Vice President Patrick Martin V said, stressing the urgency of preventing a repeat of last year’s severe transportation issues as the new school year approaches in August. Despite diligent efforts, challenges
EDUCATION
BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has delayed the selection of a new superintendent until July 11, extending the decision-making process by ten days to allow for a more comprehensive review of the candidates and increased public engagement. Originally set for July 1, the selection date
LOCAL
Baton Rouge, LA – Tensions are escalating within the East Baton Rouge Metro Council as five African American council members prepare to file a lawsuit against the parish, alleging violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The legal action challenges the newly approved district map, which the plaintiffs argue dilutes
SPORTS
BATON ROUGE, La – Seimone Augustus, former LSU women's basketball star, four-time WNBA champion, and three-time Olympic gold medalist, will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. Augustus, currently an assistant coach for the LSU women's basketball team, has had a remarkable year.
HEALTH
SHREVEPORT, La. — Louisiana stands out nationwide for its high incidence of oral health problems among children, according to a recent analysis by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental & Braces. Drawing from the 2021 and 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health, the study focused on children aged 1 to 17 who
BUSINESS
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today that it will make its Direct File program a permanent feature for federal tax returns, starting with the 2025 tax season. This decision comes after a successful pilot program in 2024, which saw over 140,000 taxpayers from 12 states use the
STATE
BATON ROUGE, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law Wednesday a measure establishing education savings accounts (ESAs) in Louisiana, a move hailed by supporters as expanding parental choice in education but raising concerns among public school officials about financial impacts. The bill, SB 313 sponsored by Sen. Rick Edmonds, R-East
BUSINESS
Gov. Jeff Landry has vetoed a significant legislative proposal by Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, to improve the governance of Nexus Louisiana, an organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs. Initially focused on addressing sickle cell anemia, the bill evolved to propose reforms to the Research Park board of directors overseeing Nexus
SAN FRANCISCO - "It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93," the Giants said in a statement. Dubbed the “Say Hey Kid” for his infectious enthusiasm, Mays
BUSINESS
NEW ORLEANS — Street vendors and downtown merchants will face limited business operations during this year’s Essence Festival following a New Orleans City Council decision to establish a temporary “clean zone” around the event. In a unanimous 5-0 vote on Thursday, June 6, the council agreed to reduce the clean
Louisiana has enlisted the high-profile Washington, D.C. law firm WilmerHale to defend the Louisiana State Police (LSP) against a federal civil rights investigation, paying $1,000 an hour for their services. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the investigation into the LSP following evidence of racial discrimination
STATE
Baton Rouge, La. — Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school and university classroom. Governor Jeff Landry signed House Bill 71 into law on Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, along with several other education-focused measures, including an
BATON ROUGE, La. — The East Baton Rouge School System has released the names of the semi-finalists in its search for a new superintendent. On Wednesday morning, June 12, the district posted the names of the 17 applicants online. Among them are the current interim superintendent, a former superintendent, and the
HEALTH
Louisiana Delta Community College Launches New Medical Program MONROE, La. — Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) is set to launch a new Medical Lab Technician program this fall, aimed at providing students with immediate employment opportunities in the medical field upon completion. "Students will be able to secure jobs in
STATE
BATON ROUGE, La. – A federal judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked the Biden Administration's new Title IX rule covering LGBTQ students, part of a series of legal challenges nationwide. On Monday, U.S. Western District Judge Terry Doughty sided with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, halting the rule
NATIONAL
Over 75 million Americans are currently under heat alerts as a severe heat wave progresses eastward, threatening to bring soaring temperatures to the mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Forecasts indicate that temperatures in these areas could reach the 90s later this week, compounded by stifling humidity. The U.S. is