By Kim Turpin Davis A stately Federal townhouse on Oronoco Street is witness to more than two centuries of Alexandria’s rich history. The home was built in 1795 as an investment for John Potts Jr., the first secretary of George Washington’s…
LEBANON, Va. (WVVA) – On Oct. 29, outstanding achievements in the Virginia coal industry were recognized during the annual Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA) and Virginia Energy Excellence in Mining awards banquet. The 2026 award winners were: Best Active Underground Mine: Buchanan Minerals…
It is with profound sadness that the Louisiana Public Broadcasting family mourns the passing of Beth Courtney, our former President and CEO, who led this network with vision, grit, and an unshakable... Statement from Clarence “C.C” Copeland, President & CEO…
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Beth Courtney, former longtime leader of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, has died at the age of 81. Current president and CEO Clarence "C.C." Copeland announced her death in a statement on Friday. "For nearly four decades, Beth was…
The honorees included Shelby Bordelon, Miss Louisiana 2026 and First Runner-Up at Miss America, according to a news release. Cadence Robertson, Queen Sugar, Olivia Sanchez, Miss Iberville, and Evangeline Annalysse Guillory were also recognized. The council's recognition highlighted Bordelon's representation of…
passed away peacefully on Oct. 17 in Woodstock, Virginia. John served during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve Infantry. For his service and dedication, John was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart,…
Apr. 24, 1941 – Oct. 16, 2026 Katherine “Kitty” Burnett Porterfield, 85, of Alexandria, died on Oct. 16 surrounded by family and friends after an 18-month battle with breast cancer. Kitty was born on April 24, 1941, in Albany, New York, to the Reverend Brewer L. Burnett, a Presbyterian…
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry joined Vice Adm. Michael Wosje, deputy chief of naval operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities (N9); HII President and CEO Chris Kastner; and Breaux Brothers Enterprises President Brannon Breaux for the celebration, which featured the ceremonial installation…
40 Louisiana restaurants are recognized for culinary excellence during ceremony in Nashville Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The highly esteemed MICHELIN Guide in North America has, once again, selected several Louisiana restaurants for its culinary excellence in the Southern region…
Nolan, a member of the West Ouachita FFA chapter, spoke with AGDAILY during the National FFA Convention & Expo about how a competition he initially struggled with became the foundation for his business. Growing up on his family's hay and forage…
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