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Cassidy blasts President Biden over FAFSA rollout delay

The rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been delayed, which could negatively impact potential college students who rely on financial ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:21 pm

school board

Superintendent apologizes to bus drivers, board institutes delayed start policy for severe weather days

The Calcasieu Parish School Board has voted to institute a delayed start policy for severe weather days. CPSB held a special meeting on Tuesday to ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:42 pm

beci

Louisiana Public Service Commission wants to further study BECi allegations

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has directed that a docket be opened regarding Beauregard Electric Co-op. At the LPSC monthly business and executive session on ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, April 29, 2024 4:05 pm

school board

Special School Board meeting set for April 30 to review April 10 weather event

The Calcasieu Parish School Board will hold a special meeting after the administrative and personnel meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, to review ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, April 27, 2024 7:51 am

Art Walk

Spring Art Walk: Downtown LC to transform into vibrant art market today

The annual Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA Spring Art Walk — one of Southwest Louisiana’s largest free art markets — is happening from 2 ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, April 27, 2024 4:16 am

Teacher of the Week

Martha ‘Ann’ Wilrye drives students to school, teaches when she gets there

Martha “Ann” Wilrye, 38, has always loved to help. It has been her passion for as long as she can remember. She was taught the ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Friday, April 26, 2024 5:00 am

mcneese state university

BREAKING: Rousse chosen as eighth president of McNeese State University

Wade Rousse has been unanimously chosen as the eighth president of McNeese State University by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana. Rousse ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:01 pm

Local News

Creating career pathways: BESE to expand work-based learning

Two policy changes expanding work-based learning initiatives in Louisiana have been unanimously approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. BESE expanded the definition ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, April 22, 2024 2:36 pm

scene

Louisiana Folk, Flora & Fauna: Exhibit by Lance ‘Varg’ Vargas now on display at Historic City Hall

The “Louisiana Folk, Flora & Fauna” has opened at Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan St. Nineteen mixed-media pieces created by New ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Monday, April 22, 2024 1:42 pm

McNeese president search

Choosing a new leader: A closer look at the two finalists for university president

By next week, McNeese State University will have a new president. On Wednesday, Andy Benoit Jr., vice president of enrollment management, Texas A&M University, and ... Read more

by Emily Burleigh, Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:51 am

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