Sarah Beery wasn’t sure if college was for her. The daughter of a mother who didn’t finish high school and a father who was a farmer throughout his childhood, Beery …
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor are pleased to share that the Litter Free Louisiana Youth Activity Book, designed by Innovative Advertising, won a Gold Addy …
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On February 26, 2025, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Bellevue Road. The crash claimed …
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Local Legislators and Business Leaders Join the United Way of Northwest Louisiana to Champion Early Childhood Education During Louisiana Early Ed Month 2025
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffIn partnership with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC), Louisiana Early Childhood Business Roundtable, Louisiana Association of United Ways (LAUW), Louisiana Association of Business & Industry, and United Way of Northwest Louisiana, local legislators, …
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Governor Jeff Landry’s Fiscal Responsibility Program to Partner with Louisiana Legislative AuditorÂ
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffToday, Governor Jeff Landry’s Fiscal Responsibility Czar, Steve Orlando, announced a partnership between the Governor’s Fiscal Responsibility Program and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The partnership aims to identify / drive efficiencies, waste reduction and cost …
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Centenary College’s Giving Day 2025 resulted in record-breaking donations totaling $365,000. The money raised on February 20 will go toward student scholarships and programs. “We are so grateful to our …
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Regional-State
Gov. Landry meets with North La. leaders to discuss ways to mitigate loss of IP plantÂ
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffGov. Jeff Landry visited Northwestern State University Tuesday to meet with community officials, legislators and leaders in business, industry, education and economic development to address the pending closure of the …
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Louisiana Lottery Observes National Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March 
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Louisiana Lottery Corporation observes National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) this March, joining the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling (LACG) and the National …
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Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), the leader in building aknowledge-based workforce for north Louisiana, has named Ryan Smith as its new vicepresident. CIC delivers cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity education and technology …
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The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Annual “Go for the Gold” 5K & ½ Mile Fun RunÂ
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffExcitement is building as The Arc Caddo-Bossier prepares to host its annual “Go for the Gold” 5K and ½ Mile Fun Run. This community tradition, benefiting the Goldman School and …