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Destination Downtown ConferenceDestination Downtown 2026 will be held from Wednesday, September 9th through Friday, September 11th at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. This event is open to anyone interested in learning about community revitalization and upliftment. Citizens from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas are invited. -
Louisiana Department of Health/Amy Whitehead, Press SecretaryLouisiana Department of Health gives safety tips for the upcoming Labor Day weekend
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Coastal Machine & Supply Inc., a Medora Manufacturing company, announced it will invest $25.5 million to expand its Lafayette Parish operations, providing new job opportunities for the area. -
The Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation (KLBF) announces the appointment of Heather Hart as its new Executive Director and the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. -
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) presents the Outstanding School Support Employee Award to Coordinator of Academic Support and 504 Services Cara Stanfield. -
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing its ninth Hanukkah stamp, continuing its tradition of honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday observed by millions of people in the United States and around the world. -
On August 31, 2026, 19-year-old Anthony Dillon, Jr pled guilty in federal court to committing arson in connection with the malicious burning of St. John Chapel in the early morning of March 27, 2026. -
An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved. -
The Water Innovation Studio of Louisiana has reached its first major milestone with the transition of the FloodID partnership with ICEYE, a technology used to gather flood information and damage protection have been successful.
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On Wednesday, August 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Gulf of America Division (GAD) announced 24 projects selected from the Innovative Solutions for Improving Water Quality and Strengthening Local Economies. -
On Thursday, September 17th, and Friday, September 18th, join a virtual learning experience designed to improve mental health with The Center for Children and Families. -
On August 20, 2026, United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks sentenced Jaquez Anthony Flakes to 235 months in federal prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.
