La. concealed carry law up for changes in Legislature
Fri, 03/12/2021 - 11:01am
A Louisiana State Representative pushes for new legislation on the state’s concealed carry law.
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Paul “Jackie” Loewer, a leader in the state’s rice industry, was inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction on March 4. Besides being a successful rice farmer, Loewer has held numerous leadership positions at the state and national level, including chairman positions on both the Louisiana Rice Research Board and the USA Rice Federation.
Three inducted into La. Ag Hall of Distinction
Fri, 03/12/2021 - 10:58am
The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction inducted three new members during a ceremony March 4 at the L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge.
BESE OKs pay raise for teachers
Thu, 03/11/2021 - 11:59am
On Wednesday, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education unanimously approved the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) formula for the 2021-22 school year, increasing state education fun
Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, the commissioner of higher education, said Louisiana universities are getting by during the pandemic with the help of increased federal and state funding.
Ed officials optimistic about funding for coming year
Thu, 03/11/2021 - 11:48am
After losing hundreds of millions of dollars in the COVID-19 pandemic, Louisiana’s public universities are hopeful that three rounds of federal relief packages and a proposed $56 million increase f
LPB Louisiana Young Heroes Program calls for nominations
Thu, 03/11/2021 - 11:39am
Louisiana Public Broadcasting announced the 26th annual Louisiana Young Heroes program and statewide call for nominations of students to be recognized as 2021 Louisiana Young Heroes.