Understanding that some of her students might be struggling with food insecurity, Kerry Toups, director of clinical lab sciences and instructor at Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, created a …
By Kylah Babin | LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE – Louisiana lawmakers took the first step toward eliminating the state’s vehicle inspection sticker program during a House Transportation …
On Friday, March 27, 2026, State Fire Marshal (SFM) investigators charged 19-year-old Anthony Dillion Jr. and 20-year-old James Smith IV, both of Columbia, with one count each of Simple Arson …
Today, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles announced the successful booking of its 2 millionth online appointment since updating the scheduling platform in 2024. This significant milestone highlights the agency’s …
The State of Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ernest Jacob Rieux Jr. as the Assistant Secretary for Youth Services, effective March 30. …
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 14 projects around the state received bids in March. Thirteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $47.8 million. Projects …
The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is investigating two separate deadly residential fires that occurred across the state over a three-hour period, from March 20–21, 2026. Tragically, each fire …
Since 2021, Northwestern State University’s Gowns for Grads program has provided caps and gowns to students unable to purchase graduation regalia to wear on graduation day. Dr. Jennifer Shaw, research associate …
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that it has been selected to participate in a new federal pilot program designed to help safely introduce next-generation aircraft …
State Representative Larry Bagley has introduced House Bill 838, legislationthat would eliminate Louisiana’s requirement for annual vehicle inspection stickers. Bagley said the proposal has the support of Louisiana Governor Jeff …
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