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Louisiana’s absenteeism rate is improving, but 1 in 5 students still regularly miss school
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (846+ words) Kiara Washington-Knox teaches her kindergarten class at Phillis Wheatley Community School in New Orleans, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. More than 1 in 5 Louisiana students struggled with attendance last school year, according to new state data, which shows that absenteeism is easing — but not…...
Louisiana towns lead nation in reliance on fines, forfeitures
1+ week, 6+ day ago (499+ words) (The Center Square) — Louisiana municipalities dominate a new national ranking of local governments that rely heavily on fines and forfeitures, with seven of the 10 most dependent cities in the country located in the state. The Reason Foundation analyzed audited 2023 financial…...
Louisiana Gave Sheriffs Millions in Opioid Funds. How Are They Spending It?
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (169+ words) Sheriffs receive 20 percent of the state’s opioid settlement money, but they aren’t required to report their spending — leaving millions of dollars largely outside public view. Internet Explorer 11 is not supported Louisiana Gave Sheriffs Millions in Opioid Funds. How Are They…...
Baton Rouge Clinic physicians offer practical approaches for lifelong wellness
2+ week, 2+ day ago (463+ words) This article is brought to you by The Baton Rouge Clinic. While many adults visit the doctor when they are sick or experiencing symptoms, routine wellness visits can identify potential concerns before they become serious. Ideally, these appointments take place…...
SLU plans closing reception for exhibit
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (212+ words) Southeastern Contemporary Art Gallery announces the closing reception for the 2026 Art + Environment Exhibition. Scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, the event is being held to celebrate the exhibition and its artists. The exhibition, which is on display through Aug. 27, was inspired by the…...
Rice dressing or dirty rice? In Louisiana, the answer may depend on your area code.
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (902+ words) In Louisiana, a few topics are almost guaranteed to spark a food debate. Put rice dressing or dirty rice on the table, and you've got one. Are they the same dish? Are they different? It depends on the family recipe....
New hires at Campus Federal Credit Union, Mary Bird Perkins; veteran attorney starts own firm
3+ week, 2+ day ago (492+ words) South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Jim Knipe has opened a new law firm named Knipe Law Firm with its office in Baton Rouge. Knipe has more than 20 years of trial…...
Letters: Families caring for sick loved ones need help with expenses, resources
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (324+ words) Plushies, which the family said they were not allowed to bring to the Shreveport psychiatric hospital, sit on Vivienne’s bed in Lafayette, La., on Monday, April 29, 2024. Plushies are arranged on a bed. The words “your child has Friedreich’s ataxia” changed…...