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La. gets high marks for school technology
Louisiana's use of technology in schools and the overall system has brought recognition in a national survey but Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek says the best thing is that it keeps students involved in learning.
Sabine gets $587,855 in grants
MANY - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal awarded 10 grants totaling $587,855 to Sabine Parish on Friday for hurricane recovery efforts, hazard mitigation and infrastructure improvements.
La. educators turn to trades to cut dropout rate
Many Louisiana high school classrooms soon could look like Wes Sebren's: equipped with welding gear, safety goggles and circular saws.
Many LA state workers have out-of-state addresses
A special investigation has uncovered more than 1,000 Louisiana state employees who collect full pay and benefits, despite the fact that they have out-of-state addresses.
Capital One economic survey finds consumers remain cautious
A survey done by Capital One Bank to gauge the local economic outlook has found that consumers remain cautious and families are holding off on major purchases.
Louisianaa s Judy Wong in Command at the Bassmaster Womena s Tour Championship in Her Home State
After a big win last month in Tennessee, Wong banged into the Oct. 16-18 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Women's Tour Championship on Cypress Black Bayou Lake.
Short on stature, mini cows draw big crowd
'Honey, I shrunk the cow.' While not an entirely accurate statement, when viewing a Zebu for the first time, that's exactly what comes to mind.
Survey: Many Louisiana doctors would cut care to the poor because of...
A Louisiana State Medical Society survey finds that many physicians will cut down on their Medicaid care because of a recent 10 percent cut in the money they receive for the patients.
Florence Morris turned 105 this August 16. On the afternoon of August 14, the centenarian celebrated her "triumph of longevity" with family and friends at the Carmichael headquarters of Eskaton, sponsors of the TLC Telephone Reassurance program in which Morris is a participant.
Montana Stuck in Hollywood Bidding War
A new campaign to lure moviemaking to Montana - Studio 406 - again raises the question: are the subsidies worth it? By Kellyn Brown, Flathead Beacon , 7-26-09 A touted film location, in Dillon.
Sabine assistant DA denies involvement in death
MANY, La. - The lawyer for a Sabine Parish assistant district attorney who has been called a "person of interest" in a homicide says his client denies any involvement in the killing.
I voice my support for embattled BESE member, Tammie McDaniel. As West Carroll school superintendent, I have known her only a short time, but have found her to be informative, knowledgeable and dedicated.
Nagin advice breaks census rules
Aiming to maximize federal grant money and offer proof of his city's recovery, Mayor Ray Nagin is urging Hurricane Katrina victims still living elsewhere -- and longing to return -- to record New Orleans as their home when the U.S. Census Bureau conducts its decennial head count next spring.
Northwestern to accept DCC course work
Louisiana Delta Community College students who want to transfer to Northwestern State University will have an easier process following an agreement signed by the two schools.
CABL: School bills merit Jindal veto
On behalf of the Council for A Better Louisiana I wrote to strongly urge that Gov.
Death row inmate, ACLU win fight to have Catholic Masses shown in cells
Many convicted killers seek solace in the Lord in their final days, and Donald Lee Leger is among them.
Honduras political play connected to Louisiana
If you've been following international news lately, you've probably heard about the power struggle happening now in Honduras.
'Accept Sainsbury's or keep Louth in the dark ages'
Friday 4pm - CAMPAIGNERS against supermarket giant Sainsbury's building a store in Louth made their voices heard at a public meeting with Louth Town Council last week a ' but were met with a mixed response from councillors.
Massive investment in coastal restoration spurs hope
Gov. Bobby Jindal is applauding the $368 million investment to help coastal restoration and hurricane protection.