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Teacher of the Year: Vallery gives students the tools, instruction, support they need
This might be Ashley Vallery’s first year as an educator, but she has been a teacher for much ... Read more
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Powering the future: La. joins wind energy market
Louisiana is emerging in the offshore wind energy market, but is facing economic uncertainty following federal actions. Two ... Read more
Teacher of Week
Yajaira Castro Mora: Make school a place they love to be
As a teacher, Yajaira Castro Mora, 41, gets to do something meaningful every day. She is a fourth-grade ... Read more
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A day for the family: Big-name musicians take the stage at This Is Home Fest
This Is Home Fest is more than a free, family-friendly event. It is a celebration of community and ... Read more
life
Being a ‘Big’ means becoming a pillar in a child’s life
April is National Volunteer Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana is celebrating by highlighting the ... Read more
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Westlake now has its own ‘junk’ ordinance
Westlake now has an ordinance addressing junk of all sorts. The Westlake City Council unanimously approved an amendment ... Read more
Teacher of Week
Courtney Mott: Students are opened to a world of knowledge through reading and writing
Courtney Mott, 35, dreamed of being a teacher since she was young. She was born and raised in Mamou, ... Read more
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Earth Day party: Two-day festival aims to raise environmental awareness
Southwest Louisiana is invited to celebrate the Earth this weekend with art, music and action. Earth Fest is ... Read more
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Sulphur Council will consider rate hike on utilities next month
The Sulphur City Council will make several fiscal decisions next month. Proposals about water, sewer and trash collection ... Read more
life
Doherty’s Tomato Farm: Her offerings aren’t limited to tomatoes
“Hi there! You looking for homegrown tomatoes?” This is how one is greeted when they pull up to ... Read more