Dec 9, 2024 · (BATON ROUGE, LA) - Louisiana education ranks near the top of another national study. A new report places Louisiana education fourth overall nationally when revisiting the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. The 2022 test was the first time this national assessment was taken by students since 2019.

Dec 30, 2024 · The 2024 tree climbing championship held by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture took place this spring at the Crofton Country Club, situated midway between Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, Md.

Dec 16, 2024 · Baton Rouge, La. (December 13, 2024) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has detected the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana.

Dec 19, 2024 · Barbara Sprunt is a producer on NPR's Washington desk, where she reports and produces breaking news and feature political content. She formerly produced the NPR Politics Podcast and got her start in radio at as an intern on NPR's Weekend All Things Considered and Tell Me More with Michel Martin.

Sep 16, 2024 · BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana is excited to announce the return of the Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, November 2, 2024, the 20th year celebrating readers, writers, and their books. This year’s festival is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge at the Louisiana State Capitol, the State Library of Louisiana, the Capitol ...

Nov 14, 2024 · Registration is now open for the final paper-based exam, which will be administered on Jan. 11, 2025. After the January examination, all 2025 notary exams will use the 2025 edition of the study guide, which will be available for purchase in January on the Secretary of State’s website

Dec 28, 2024 · At 9 a.m. Sunday ET, nearly 65,000 customers were without power in Mississippi, down from 93,000 around 1 a.m., according to electric utility tracking website ...

Dec 28, 2024 · Monroe, LA – The City of Monroe would like to announce the appointment of Mayor Friday Ellis to the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) by Governor Jeff Landry, a significant milestone for both Monroe and the broader region as efforts continue to advance rail connectivity and economic development in Louisiana. The appointment underscores Mayor Ellis's dedication to enhancing transportation ...

Nov 7, 2024 · A traveling exhibit portraying an exact replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will be at the museum from Monday - Thursday, November 4-7, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily. The opening ceremonies will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024. There will be guided tours of the tomb exhibit daily. Please visit the website at www.unionmuseumofhistoryandart.org or call 318.982.8020 ...

Dec 26, 2024 · Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion.