Louisiana school, city office closures: parish-by-parish
With wintry weather forecast for next week bringing freezing temperatures, some schools in Louisiana are announcing closures.
Louisiana State University Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Wanted For Fatal Hit-And-Run
Kyren Lacy is a player for Louisiana State University who just confirmed that he would be apart of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Louisiana Cancer Research Center CEO Joe Ramos steps down after 3 years. Here's why it matters.
Dr. Joe Ramos, who was hired by the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in 2022 to lead the state’s yearslong effort to secure a prestigious National Cancer Institute designation, is leaving
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Kyren Lacy, LSU WR and NFL Draft prospect, wanted for negligent homicide
Kyren Lacy, Louisiana State University wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect, is wanted by the Louisiana State Police for negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle.
Louisiana colleges and universities spend minimally on DEI, new reports show
Louisiana lawmakers asked every Louisiana public school to submit a report on their spending related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Based on an Illuminator review of their submissions, there has been minimal spending on these programs.
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Louisiana remembers Kareem Badawi
Kareem Badawi was a student at the University of Alabama and a recent ... about others and that’s what made him unique.” Louisiana State Superintendent Cade Brumley also asked school systems ...
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The rise and fall of Louisiana’s IDEA charter schools — and what it means for Baton Rouge
The demise of IDEA Public Schools Louisiana leaves behind questions about why the charter school network could not replicate the eye-catching successes it had educating children in the Lone Star state.
Louisiana remembers Drew Dauphin
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Louisiana is remembering Drew Dauphin, a victim of the Jan. 1 Bourbon Street attack. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a period of mourning, ordering that all flags over state buildings be flown at half-staff.
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry shapes LSU leadership with these board moves
Landry promoted Scott Ballard, one of the owners of PJ's Coffee, to chairman, and appointed prominent New Orleans trial attorney and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Roderick "Rico" Alvendia to the board that governs the LSU system, including two Shreveport campuses.
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Louisiana will update what students must learn in English and math. Here's why.
Starting this spring, a review committee will meet several times to refine Louisiana's educational content standards and provide the Department of Education with a list of recommendations on how to improve math and English Language Arts instruction for K-12 students.