Trailblazing NASA astronaut speaks at SU Founders’... (Southern University...
(Source: Southern University System) The first African-American woman to travel into space, Dr. Mae Jemison, was the keynote speaker for a combination Community...
View ArticleCity Reminds Residents of Precautions during Severe Weather (City of New...
(Source: City of New Orleans, LA) NEW ORLEANS - According to the National Weather Service, the City of New Orleans may experience severe weather and heavy rainfall today through Saturday, March 12,...
View ArticleParking Instructions and Traffic Restrictions for Events Scheduled this...
(Source: City of New Orleans, LA) NEW ORLEANS - Today, the City of New Orleans issued parking instructions and reminders in advance of the events scheduled for this weekend, March 11-13, 2016....
View ArticleFlooding in U.S. South forces evacuations, rescues
(Reuters) - Forecasters warned on Thursday of more flooding in parts of Texas and Louisiana, where heavy rains this week have inundated homes, submerged cars and prompted evacuations and rescues by...
View ArticleCSU Trustees Appoint Erika D. Beck as President of California State...
(Source: CSU - California State University System) The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., as president of California State University Channel Islands....
View ArticleDonald Trump Calls Off Chicago Rally Due to Security Concerns
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has canceled a rally in Chicago, calling off the event due to safety concerns after protesters packed into the arena where it was to take place. The...
View ArticleRaceTrac to Remodel More Than 20 Louisiana Stores This Year (McLane Company Inc)
(Source: McLane Company Inc) RaceTrac to Remodel More Than 20 Louisiana Stores This Year 03/11/2016 - LOUISIANA -- RaceTrac is revamping its Louisiana locations to deliver a more consistent shopping...
View ArticleState Offices to be Closed on Thursday, March 10, in 17 Louisiana Parishes *...
(Source: State of Louisiana) Baton Rouge: Due to continued severe weather in the area, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing the closure of state government offices for...
View ArticleHollywood Casino Baton Rouge to Launch Celebrity Chef Series
BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to launch Celebrity Chef Series. Bite and Booze’s Jay D. Ducote to host, emcee featuring Celebrity Chef Gina Neely. ......
View ArticleEndangered baby monkey born at Baton Rouge Zoo
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo has announced the arrival of a new baby golden lion tamarin monkey. ......
View ArticleNBAD Holding Statement–Temporary closure of Head Office and branches due to...
(Source: National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC) Today, due to the bad weather conditions in the UAE, NBAD started an organized evacuation of its main Head Office in Khalifa Street, and other NBAD...
View ArticleLouisiana flooding forces more than 1,000 from homes
Huge military trucks rumbled through neighbourhoods in northern Louisiana on Thursday in search of families trapped by days of relentless rain, while men in rain gear waded through floodwaters up to...
View ArticleRain continues in north Louisiana, flooding moves south
Torrential rains pounded Louisiana for a fourth day Friday, leaving roads impassable, submerging cars and forcing people from their homes overnight. The Bossier City area across the Red River from...
View Article***Update in Weather Related Crash That Claimed the Life of a Bienville...
(Source: Louisiana State Police) STATEWIDE NEWS RELEASE March 11, 2016 ***Update in Weather Related Crash That Claimed the Life of a Bienville Man*** The Louisiana State Police investigation continues...
View ArticleLSU Announces 'Rainmakers,' Leaders in Research (Louisiana State University)
(Source: Louisiana State University) 03/09/2016 BATON ROUGE - The LSU Office of Research & Economic Development, or ORED, recognizes outstanding faculty who are leaders in their fields each year...
View ArticleDillard University will Close Due to Severe Weather (Dillard University)
(Source: Dillard University) Due to impending inclement weather, Dillard University's campus will close today at 5 p.m., and will remain closed through tomorrow, March 11, 2016....
View ArticleGovernor to visit swamped northern portion of Louisiana
Record-setting flooding in northern Louisiana prompted numerous high-water rescues of stranded families and animals and officials said some levees could overflow Friday. Davyon Hill, a meteorologist...
View ArticleULM will remain closed through Friday (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
(Source: University of Louisiana at Monroe) Published March 9, 2016 ULM's President, Dr. Nick J. Bruno, has made the decision to extend the University closure through Friday, March 11. Per University...
View ArticleFlooding forces more than 1,000 from homes in Louisiana
Huge military trucks rumbled through neighborhoods in northern Louisiana on Thursday in search of families trapped by days of relentless rain, while men in rain gear waded through floodwaters up to...
View ArticleDHH Advises Caution to Residents in Flooded Areas (DHH - Louisiana Department...
(Source: DHH - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals) DHH Advises Caution to Residents in Flooded Areas Baton Rouge, La.-Louisiana is currently experiencing floods due to severe weather in many...
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