EDUCATION
BATON ROUGE, La. – The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is set to appoint a new superintendent during a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. This decision follows an extensive application process involving diverse candidates, each offering a unique blend of qualifications and experience. The
NATIONAL
To honor her decades of service, Jackson Lee will lie in state at Houston City Hall on Monday, July 29. The public can pay their respects from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The rare tribute follows only one other instance of lying in state in Houston City Hall, given to heart surgeon Dr. Michael DeBakey in 2008.
EDUCATION
At the latest board meeting, interim Superintendent Adam Smith acknowledged the significant challenge of implementing this policy, given the pervasive presence of cell phones in students' lives.
BUSINESS
BATON ROUGE, La. – A new era of public transportation began as the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) broke ground on the eagerly awaited North Transit Center. The ceremony, held at 5275 Airline Highway, marked a significant step forward for North Baton Rouge, promising to revolutionize the area's transit
POLITICS
The event culminated with performances by Janet Jackson and a heartfelt tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze. Beverly, 77, who has announced his retirement from live performances, shared a poignant farewell with the audience.
EDUCATION
Teach For America (TFA) has played a significant role in diversifying the teaching workforce by recruiting teachers of color. These educators serve as important role models for students from similar backgrounds
NATIONAL
Despite suggestions from lawmakers and prominent Democrats to step aside, Biden remained resolute. When pressed on whether he would consider stepping down if urged by allies, he responded unequivocally, "I’m not going to answer that question. It’s not going to happen."
LOCAL
Get ready for a dazzling Independence Day in Louisiana! Grab your blanket, pack some snacks, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of fireworks, live music, delicious food, and fun for the whole family!
LOCAL
Baton Rouge, La. — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome affirmed her dedication to serving all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish during a press conference held at City Hall. Her remarks followed the Louisiana Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the incorporation of the proposed City of St. George. "
EDUCATION
East Baton Rouge, La. – The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has announced three finalists for the superintendent position following a special meeting held on Friday, June 28. The board's decision came after two hours of public comments and deliberation. The finalists are: * Kevin George, Director of University
STATE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the bipartisan Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) additional authority to destroy foreign products that fail health inspections, ensuring that contaminated, unsafe, and mislabeled seafood imports do not
LOCAL
ST. GEORGE, La. — The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed the incorporation of St. George on Thursday, solidifying its status as one of the state's largest cities. The court, by a narrow margin, dismissed claims that the city's organizers failed to adequately outline governance plans for its 100,
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
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
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
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