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Louisiana schools brace for possible cuts after Trump administration withholds $7 billion
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Louisiana schools are bracing for potentially painful cuts, including to after-school programs and teacher training, after the Trump administration said this week that it is withholding nearly $7 billion in education grants. About 22,000 Louisiana...
AGENDA ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 8th, 2025 6:00 P.M. RUDOLPH SORAPARU CHAMBERS EDGARD, LOUISIANA
L'Observateur
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July 3, 2025
Published 2:08 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 AGENDA ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JULY 8th, 2025 6:00 P.M. RUDOLPH SORAPARU CHAMBERS EDGARD, LOUISIANA TAMMY HOUSTON – CHAIRMAN ROBBY ARCURI – VICE-CHAIR CALL TO ORDER ROLL...
New Orleans Chamber of Commerce asks businesses for feedback on city permits
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce has asked local businesses for feedback on the city’s permits and licensing process, after a report found the system to be slow, burdensome and costly. A local market research firm found...
LEAP test results show improvement for Louisiana students, LDOE says
WAFB 9 - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
The following is news release from the Louisiana Department of Education. BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) today released 2025 results from the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP), showing a one...
Opinion: Louisiana law threatens air quality activism with steep fines
Environmental Health News
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July 3, 2025
Residents in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley are suing the state over a new law they say silences community air monitoring efforts that challenge petrochemical pollution. Basav Sen writes for Louisiana Illuminator. In short: Louisiana passed a law...
Baton Rouge’s First Free Sunday events encourage lifelong learning—at no cost
225 Magazine
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July 1, 2025
On the first Sunday of every month, Baton Rougeans flock to museums and historic landmarks in the Capital Region that are open for free to the public. First Free Sunday allows thousands of people to access cultural experiences that they otherwise...
Bear spray, tampons and donuts: Here's how this team tracks Louisiana's black bear population
Nola - Louisiana
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Tony Vidrine jerks his head to one side, then the other, dodging briars as he maneuvers his ATV through thick underbrush. It’s the hour before the day’s heat becomes oppressive, when the last of the morning dew still clings to knee-high blades of...
Congressional Bill Could Gut Funding for Louisiana Schools
Classic Rock 105.1 - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
Highlights The One Big Beautiful Bill Act threatens federal funding for Acadiana school districts, already grappling with a $7 billion freeze in education grants Title I funding cuts would hit Lafayette, St. Martin, Vermilion, and Acadia parishes...
Louisiana bank to enter Dallas with its second Texas deal
American Banker - New York
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July 2, 2025
Six years after completing its first deal for a Texas bank, Investar Holding Corp. in Baton Rouge is entering the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth marketplace after agreeing to acquire Wichita Falls Bancshares for $84 million in stock and cash. Six...
Texas, Louisiana Senate races in 2026 could res…
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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SHREVEPORT, La. — Though the 2026 midterms may feel distant, the races for U.S. Senate seats in Texas and Louisiana are already drawing early attention—and could have national implications, according to a political expert. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R)...
A guide to libraries in greater Baton Rouge
225 Magazine
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July 2, 2025
Award-winning facilities. A collection of more than 2 million items. Hundreds of regular programs and events. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) is an almost limitless resource for local readers. And it draws 301,029 of them—the highest...
Parents, teachers left scrambling as New Orleans summer camps close due to lack of money
Nola - Louisiana
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Hundreds of New Orleans families are scrambling to find summer camp options after programs sponsored by the Asher Institute Nola, a nonprofit headed by Pelicans player Zion Williamson’s stepfather, were forced to shut down Tuesday due to a lack of...
Texas, Louisiana Senate races in 2026 could reshape power in Washington
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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SHREVEPORT, La. — Though the 2026 midterms may feel distant, the races for U.S. Senate seats in Texas and Louisiana are already drawing early attention—and could have national implications, according to a political expert. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R)...
Construction continues at future retail space, condominiums and engineering HQ in Sewickley
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Construction continues at the future Orbital Engineering headquarters in Sewickley. Crews have been working for months to create a multi-use facility at the former R.D. Cole Funeral Home on Beaver Street. The funeral home was demolished earlier...
This south Louisiana company has found success building metal studs. Here's how.
Nola - Louisiana
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After he left Georgia Tech in 2019 with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mateo Atwi returned to New Iberia and started a business with his brother Tiago creating buildings out of shipping containers. They built some modules for a medical clinic...
20 free things to do around Baton Rouge, plus more savvy saving tips
225 Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Get the most bang for your buck at these priceless experiences around the Capital Region 1. Enjoy the million-dollar views of Baton Rouge from above at viewing decks atop the Louisiana State Capitol or the Shaw Center for the Arts for no cost....
Tragedy in Doral, FL (33172) : New Orleans Officer Dies After Plastic Surgery – URGENT INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
The Published Reporter
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July 1, 2025
Doral, FL (33172) – A decorated New Orleans police officer tragically died last week following complications from a cosmetic surgery procedure in South Florida, raising renewed scrutiny over the region’s booming medical tourism industry. Key Facts...
Local real estate group joins Compass in New Orleans
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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July 1, 2025
NOLA Home Realty Group, a real estate team previously operating independently, has joined Compass Inc., the largest residential real estate brokerage in the U.S. by sales volume. Led by broker-owners Liz Tardo and Melissa McClendon, the 17-member...
Texas, Louisiana Senate rces in 2026 could reshape power in Washington
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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SHREVEPORT, La. — Though the 2026 midterms may feel distant, the races for U.S. Senate seats in Texas and Louisiana are already drawing early attention—and could have national implications, according to a political expert. Dr. Mark Jones, a...
Louisiana will soon ban handheld phone use when driving. See when, what penalties are.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 2, 2025
Starting in August, handheld phone use while driving will be illegal in Louisiana. "You’re still allowed to use it hands-free, but we don’t want you to have your phone in your hand while you’re in motion while you’re driving," said Rep. Brian...