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After pressure from community groups, Hyundai Steel is switching nine industrial heaters from gas to electric at its planned Louisiana facility, cutting greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking 5,000 cars off the road. The changes also slash smog-forming pollution by 500 tons annually in an area already burdened by industrial emissions.
Annie Cannon turned 100 at the Louisiana cancer center where she was once a patient, receiving a mayoral proclamation and surprising herself with her own resilience. The Shreveport celebration honored not just her survival, but the joy she brought to every appointment.
Louisiana Tech student-athletes just proved that excellence on the field translates to excellence in the classroom. The athletic department posted its highest-ever spring GPA of 3.42, with 68 students earning perfect 4.0s.
Louisiana Tech student-athletes just proved you can excel on the field and in the classroom. The athletic department posted its highest-ever spring GPA of 3.42, with 68 students earning perfect 4.0s.
Ochsner Health is bringing cutting-edge cancer treatments to Louisiana communities through 450 active clinical trials. The Gulf South healthcare system just celebrated breakthroughs that give patients access to promising therapies without leaving home.
George and Polly Marshall started handing out handmade crosses in parking lots last October, sparking conversations that have led dozens of people to faith. What began with 28 crosses at one Alexandria store has grown into a movement changing lives across Central Louisiana.
A coalition of labor unions, civil rights groups, and environmental advocates is pushing Hyundai to use cleaner technology and protect workers at its massive new Louisiana steel mill. Their demands could transform a $5.8 billion project into a model for sustainable manufacturing.
Staff Sergeant Brannavon Ardoin secretly flew home from Kosovo after a year apart to hand his daughter her high school diploma. Jazlyn, 17, ran to her father so fast she lost her shoes.
Where only five breeding pairs of bald eagles lived in Louisiana during the 1960s, tour guides now spot up to 60 eagles on a single outing. This remarkable comeback shows how targeted conservation efforts can bring a species back from the brink.
Louisiana public school students have made the biggest reading gains in America over the past two years, while also ranking second in math improvement. The state is now the only one to surpass pre-pandemic achievement levels in both subjects.
Concordia Parish Schools in Louisiana gained more than half a grade level in reading achievement over five years, outpacing similar districts statewide. Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth researchers named it one of just four Louisiana districts showing exceptional growth. #
Louisiana students now lead America in reading achievement and rank second in math, becoming the only state to fully recover and surpass pre-pandemic learning levels in both subjects. Years of focused literacy reforms and teacher support are paying off in a historic turnaround.
A group of breast cancer survivors in Louisiana are transforming a former doggy daycare into a thrift store that will provide free care baskets and affordable clothing to cancer patients facing financial hardship. The Pink Ladies are opening their doors to help patients navigate the emotional and financial challenges of treatment.
Scientists just solved a major brain research puzzle by creating sensors that can track both chemical and electrical activity simultaneously. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we understand and treat depression, Parkinson's, and addiction.
A Louisiana police officer spent four hours on the phone in the middle of the night convincing a suicidal veteran to choose life. One week later, they met by chance at Walmart, and the grateful father gave Officer Marcus Ball the hug that made it all worth it.
A Kenner police officer's dedication to serving his community has earned him Crimestoppers' highest honor. Officer Marcus Ball was named Officer of the Year for his outstanding service.
A new Supreme Court decision limiting race-based congressional districts could actually increase Black voter influence by making them pivotal swing voters instead of concentrating them in "safe" districts. The shift means candidates will need to actively compete for minority votes across more districts.
A five-year study shows Louisiana's Prime Time program moves preschoolers from average to top-tier performance in reading and math. The free family program has become a national model now used in eight states. ##
A mystery man quietly paid for a mother and daughter's breakfast at a Scott, Louisiana restaurant before leaving with just a simple "have a nice day." The waitress revealed this kind gesture happens more often than people think.
A five-year study proves Louisiana's Prime Time program moves preschoolers from average to top performers in reading and math. The free family literacy program is now a national model operating in eight states.
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