
Governor Jeff Landry mourns the passing of his father, Al Landry
Governor Jeff Landry is mourning the death of his father, Al Landry, who passed away Wednesday. In a social media post, Landry said "Go rest my weary servant your task on earth is done. The governor described his father as the silent foundation of their family. Former state senator Fred Mills says many people in S...
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Louisiana kratom ban set to go into effect
The herbal supplement kratom becomes illegal in Louisiana Aug. 1, thanks to Act 41 approved in the last legislative session. Kratom comes from a plant native to Southeast Asia and can cause psychosis at high doses. The bill's author, Republican West Monroe Senator Jay Morris, said kratom has the addictive qualities of ...
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Louisiana lawmakers voice opposition to LHSAA's public-private school split athletic playoff, push for adoption of one-time transfer rule
State lawmakers told LHSAA officials they are not fans of the public-private school split playoffs in high school sports, and they would like to see a one-time transfer rule adopted. In many cases, a high school student that transfers to another school must sit out for a year to regain eligibility. Thibodaux Representa...
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UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie steps down after 17 years, will assume role as president emeritus
Au revoir, President Savoie - after 17 years, UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie is stepping down, with today being his last day. Communications Professor Philip Auter, the former faculty senate president, says Dr. Savoie was a very effective president. "He's been very good with outreach to the community, wo...
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U.S. Department of Defense halts elimination of hurricane forecasting satellite data crucial to Gulf region
The U.S. Department of Defense announced it will not go through with a plan to cut hurricane forecasting satellite data. The information is used in both weather forecasting and U.S. Military operations but was facing termination due to cybersecurity concerns. LSU Public Health climatologist Barry Keim says this decisio...
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