literacy
Bill would expand literacy curriculum to include financial aid
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square A bill aimed at helping Louisiana high school students better understand how to pay for college or technical ...
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Public Service Commisison
Potential ruling could expand PSC oversight of Louisiana’s oil and gas terminals
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The Louisiana Public Service Commission could dramatically expand its reach over the oil and gas industry next month ...
by American Press Staff, Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:49 am
Fire hydrant testing
Waterworks District 5 to begin fire hydrant testing April 28
Special to the American Press Utiliserve, a contractor hired by Waterworks District No. 5, will conduct fire hydrant inspections, flushing, and testing beginning Monday, April ...
by American Press Staff, Friday, April 25, 2025 7:58 pm
Local News
Fight over insurance costs to hit House floor
By Avery Sams | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana insurance commissioner Tim Temple are at odds over ...
by American Press Staff, Friday, April 25, 2025 5:00 pm
CInemark
Free tickets on Thursday to ‘King of Kings’ film
Special to the American Press The Johnson Firm is offering free tickets to all showings of the “King of Kings” movie at Cinemark Lake Charles ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 3:51 pm
Jobs report
Louisiana reaches post-pandemic jobs milestone, but economic gaps remain
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana has finally regained all the jobs it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:31 pm
Carbon Capture
Louisiana lawmakers seek to rein in carbon capture projects Trump supports
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square President Donald Trump has formally endorsed carbon capture and sequestration, a potentially unfriendly move for Louisiana citizens and ...
by American Press Staff, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:21 pm
banners series
High-energy JigJam ready to take SW La. by storm
By Mary Richardson JigJam, an Irish group self-described as “what happens when virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs through the wide-open fields of ...
by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:21 pm
calcasieu river
Calcasieu River on ‘life support’ from pollution, listed as endangered
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The Calcasieu River is a vital artery for southwestern Louisiana’s economy and habitat for wildlife, but is listed ...
by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:08 pm
legislature
Louisiana lawmakers file bill to cap growth of government
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square The Louisiana Legislature has introduced a bill to limit the growth of the government, an increasingly popular move ...
by American Press Staff, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:49 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch McNeese vs. SFA on TV or Live Stream – March 3
The McNeese Cowboys (24-6, 18-1 Southland) will look to extend an eight-game winning streak when visiting the Stephen…
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March 3 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
There are plenty of exciting matchups on today’s NHL schedule, including the Tampa Bay Lightning squaring off against…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Southland Games Today, March 3
The Monday college basketball slate in the Southland has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those games…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, March 3
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons versus the Duke Blue Devils is one of two games on the college…