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Louisiana’s Learning Leap: Gains and Gaps

July 11, 2026

The state has moved far from the bottom of education rankings. In 2026, 36% of students met or beat state expectations on the LEAP tests – the best rate ever recorded. Students from grades 3‑8 grew in math, science and social studies, while English scores stayed flat. High schoolers improved or he

religion

Women with Disabilities Find Hope in Mhondoro-Ngezi Church

July 10, 2026

In a small town called Mhondoro‑Ngezi, a local Baptist church is turning heads by supporting women and girls who have disabilities. The community has long felt the weight of two kinds of bias: gender and disability. Women often face a society that limits their choices, and when they also live with

politics

Women Who Fought for America Behind the Scenes

July 5, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since the Declaration of Independence, most people think of the Founding Fathers and their speeches. But many women also played key roles that history often overlooks. Some were educated and outspoken, while others used quiet acts of kindness to keep the revolution

business

Local voices cheer for new energy project in Cameron Parish

July 3, 2026

In Cameron Parish, a group of 100 residents, landowners and business owners recently sent a strong message to regulators: they fully back Venture Global’s latest project at the Calcasieu Pass. The letter they sent praised the company for its long history of cooperation and financial support in the a

sports

A Quick Look at the Roots of a Football Star

July 1, 2026

Ousmane Dembélé burst onto the European scene with his speed, but his story goes deeper than the pitch. Born in Vernon on 15 May 1997, he spent most of his youth in nearby Évreux where local clubs shaped his early talent. His mother encouraged every dream while his father worked hard to give him cha

politics

Joseph Cao Eyes Victory in Tight Primary Race

June 28, 2026

Joseph Cao, who is currently filling a seat on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), was set to keep his position after a close win over Ellie Schroder in the Republican primary runoff held on Saturday. By 10:15 p. m. , most precincts had reported, and Cao led with about 52 percent

religion

Faithful Walk Across the Border to Speak on Human Dignity

June 28, 2026

A group of more than one hundred Catholic leaders and followers set out from Nogales, Arizona, to the neighboring Mexican town of Sonora on a warm June evening. Their journey was planned to coincide with the United States’ 250‑year celebration and served as a public plea for kinder treatment of migr

weather

Power Outage Check in Baton Rouge

June 18, 2026

When storms roll through Baton Rouge, many people worry about losing electricity. Two big companies supply power to the area: Entergy and DEMCO. Both have online tools that let residents see where outages are happening in real time. To use Entergy’s map, go to their website. Green lines show neighb

weather

First named storm of 2026 takes aim at Louisiana and Texas coasts

June 18, 2026

The season's first tropical disturbance isn't messing around. Tropical Storm Arthur, just upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 1, is making a beeline for the Gulf Coast with southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas in its sights. Weather watchers in Lake Charles made the call Wednesday morning, s

weather

Finding free sandbags near you in Louisiana before the storm

June 17, 2026

Storms are coming to Louisiana, and local leaders are handing out sandbags to help people protect their homes. Sandbags act like tiny walls that block water from flooding buildings. Instead of waiting until the last minute, officials want residents to grab sandbags now and get ready early. In Lafay