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Guest Column: Getting world-class cancer care in Louisiana is doable " if we work together
12+ hour, 28+ min ago (494+ words) In Louisiana, nearly 30, 000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year. On average, that's approximately one every 20 minutes. For too many families, that diagnosis brings an added burden: the possibility that they may have to leave home to access the most…...
Louisiana wants to build a 94-mile 'landbridge' to protect the coast. Is that even possible?
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1434+ words) Looking west toward Barataria Bay near Port Sulphur, Friday, May 22, 2026. Deep in St. Bernard Parish, with newly restored marsh in the distance, Gov. Jeff Landry's point man on coastal projects talked up his vision for addressing the state's land loss…...
These vegetables thrive in Louisiana's summer heat. Here's what to plant in a garden.
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (893+ words) Summer is here, and from this point on, we can only fondly remember daytime highs in the 70s and nights in the 60s. But despite the intense heat, there are a variety of heat-tolerant vegetables that can be planted from now through…...
This small south Louisiana maritime company landed $21 M contract with the NOAA
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (554+ words) A Chance LR-30 unmanned survey boat is hauled out of the Chance Maritime Technologies facility Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Lafayette, La. CEO Stuart Chance is joined by members of his team in front of a Chance LR-30 unnmanned survey boat Wednesday,…...
Louisiana's new congressional map advances, but after some tweaks. See what changed.
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (1476+ words) The sunset lights up the state capitol on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ORG XMIT: BAT2511161825190066 Republican lawmakers on a Louisiana House committee approved an updated congressional map Thursday, after a hearing lasting 10 hours and more public testimony strongly opposing…...
Louisiana teachers likely to lose $2, 000 stipends: "We're working our butts off'
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (418+ words) Educational materials are displayed in a classroom Monday, June 16, 2025, at J. B. Nachman Elementary School in Alexandria, La. Louisiana's public school teachers, who are among the lowest-paid in the country, are likely to take home $2, 000 less next school year after state lawmakers…...
Louisiana Senator pumps brakes on bill to remove New Orleans judges " for now. What's next?
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (910+ words) The Louisiana Leaders of Tomorrow give the Pledge of Allegiance during 57th Governor inauguration on the steps of the State Capitol on Jan. 7 in Baton Rouge. Delegates rewriting the state constitution wouldn't touch the $75, 000 homestead exemption or state funding for K-12 schools…...
Louisiana senators cut new funds for school vouchers, education operating costs from budget
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (441+ words) Work continues at the Louisiana State Capitol with the 2026 regular legislative session starting a week from today. New funding for a taxpayer-funded school voucher program appears and money that would increase the per-student rate schools are paid for operating costs…...
Louisiana could close primary elections to no-party voters. Here's what might change.
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (1009+ words) The Louisiana Legislature is close to passing a law that could lock the state's 813, 000 no-party voters out of primary elections by allowing major political parties parties to decide whether they should be allowed to participate. The legislation comes two years…...
All three Louisiana Students of the Year are from north Louisiana. See where.
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (505+ words) Caddo Parish Schools bus Three students from north Louisiana, including one from Caddo Parish Schools, were named 2026 Louisiana Students of the Year. The Louisiana Department of Education named the three 2026 Louisiana Students of the Year and honored all 24 regional finalists…...