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More than $200 M being invested in skills trades, with pilot programs in key states
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (489+ words) Published 12: 49 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square" More than $200 million is being invested in skills trades career training programs nationwide as major corporations continue their race to develop artificial intelligence technology and data centers. Pilot programs are…...
Landry teacher stipend plan would cut school aid by average of 5%
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (554+ words) Published 2: 39 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2026 By Nolan Mc Kendry | The Center Square Louisiana education officials say Gov. Jeff Landry's order to cut $168 million from the state's public school funding formula will reduce school district aid by an average of about 5%, though…...
Mc Neese announces spring class of 2026 graduates
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1525+ words) Published 9: 26 am Monday, June 8, 2026 Mc Neese State University conferred degrees on 675 graduates during two ceremonies for the university's 166th commencement Friday, May 22, in Mc Neese's Townsley Law Arena. The spring class of 2026 includes graduates from 32 parishes, 23 states, two U. S. territories and 15 countries…...
Vernon School Board names Bartz as new superintendent
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (387+ words) Published 4: 56 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 The Vernon Parish School Board selected Joseph Bartz as the district's new Superintendent on Thursday. In an 11-1 vote, board members approved Bartz's selection'after a previous motion to nominate Lisa Lohman, the district's current assistant superintendent and…...
Differing opinions: School Board at odds over revenue estimates
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (525+ words) Published 7: 00 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Calcasieu Parish School Board approved a revision to the district's 2025-2026 operating budget Tuesday evening to reflect modest revenue gains amid unexpected deficits this year. During the board's Budget and Fiscal Management Committee meeting, district superintendent…...
Landry redirects $168 M for teachers, support staff " pending legislative approval
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (800+ words) Published 4: 59 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 By Avery White |LSU Manship School News Service Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Tuesday to redirect $168 million from the administrative spending section of the public-school funding formula to pay for $2, 000 teacher stipends for the…...
Lawmakers approve broad workforce package tied to Louisiana job growth
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (573+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square Louisiana lawmakers spent much of the 2026 regular session trying to solve a problem created by the state's economic ambitions: making sure the workers are there when the jobs arrive. Lawmakers…...
Louisiana lawmakers move to expand TOPS-Tech eligibility
1+ week, 5+ day ago (478+ words) Published 1: 29 pm Friday, May 29, 2026 By Nolan Mc Kendry | The Center Square A new law will loosen eligibility rules for TOPS-Tech awards, part of a broader push to steer more students into technical and vocational training as the state tries to…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Kinder Memorial Day
2+ week, 2+ day ago (94+ words) American Press Published 1: 58 pm Monday, May 25, 2026 Members of the Southwest Louisiana Chapter 215, Vietnam Veterans of America participated in Monday's 30th annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Avenue of Flags hosted by the Kinder Cemetery Association. The ceremony was a chance to remember…...
On Campus: SW La. students recognized for achievements
2+ week, 2+ day ago (759+ words) Published 9: 19 am Monday, May 25, 2026 Blankenship on president's list CLEVELAND, Miss. " Caleb Blankenship of Lake Charles has been named to the spring 2026 president's list at Delta State University. Each semester, Delta State University undergraduate students who have earned at least 12 credits…...