As the current budget proposal stands, total reductions in state general fund support for all of higher education since FY 2008-09 would reach $585 million.
The interactions between Mother and Child are not always chaotic. Even in a busy fast-paced world, there are moments where attunement is so subtle and sensitive that words need not be spoken.
“It is the most amazing thing. You never know the support you have until you come back and see everybody,” said Ledet Friday evening, adding that he was almost brought to tears when he came off the plane. “You guys showing love and support helps keep me going [in the competition].”
The WCCH Pink Crusade Breast Cancer Support Group will meet the third Wednesday of each month at noon in the Healthstyles room at Dynamic Dimensions in Sulphur.
Saturday's parade in Westlake for Josh Ledet, a top 3 American Idol contestant, will begin at noon at the Westlake Multipurpose Center.
Chief Financial Officer Karl Bruchhaus advised the board to defer the purchase. Andrepont told the Southwest Daily News that it’s because of curriculum standards that are still in flux.
Tickets for the pep rally are available on a limited basis, free of charge, at the Westlake Multipurpose Center and at the McNeese State University Field House, beginning at 8 p.m. tonight. Only two tickets per adult will be distributed while available.
In recognition of those homeowners who take the time and effort to add a little more color and beauty to their neighborhoods, the Town of Vinton, along with the Beautification Committee, have begun a program of recognizing one home each month as Yard of the Month.
Joshua Ledet, currently a top four contestant in FOX’s American Idol, is scheduled to come to Louisiana this Saturday, May 12 for a Homecoming Pep Rally if he continues as a Top 3 finalist. American Idol has confirmed today a basic schedule of events for Ledet’s homecoming.
Last week I was saddened to hear about the suicide of former NFL great Junior Seau. My initial reaction — as is human nature — was shock. To say it was a surreal moment is an understatement.
Deputies have arrested Veronica L. Gallagher, 44, of Big Woods Edgerly Road in Vinton, on charges of attempted second degree murder.
The Very Rev’d Dr. Jacob W. Owensby has been elected the fourth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana by delegates to an Electing Convention held Saturday, April 21, at St. James Episcopal Church in Alexandria, LA. The Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana is situated in civil parishes comprising the western one-half of Louisiana and is bounded on the north by the state of Arkansas and on the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
New this year is the Fire and Brimstone Grill-Off competition. On Saturday, May 26, participants will cook steak or chicken or both on the grill – electric, gas, charcoal or wood. Competitors will choose the best three portions for official judging and offer five others for public sampling.
This annual fly-in is billed as a flying circus that attracts enthusiasts from all over the world. Four participants from 2011 traveled from Bulgaria for this event, which features model helicopters that could cost an owner thousands to build and maintain.
Babies born on April 30th throughout the state are all being recognized for having such a special birthday. Approximately 200 to 250 babies were born on the state's bicentennial, according to the Louisiana Hospital Association and the Louisiana Bicentennial Commission, and West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.
Sheriff Tony Mancuso stated in Monday morning press conference that Tsotos, Stephanis, Crimmins and Blanton, allegedly representing themselves as business owners (under the name Berge Enterprises or Berge Inc.), contacted several local businesses about construction opportunities for a new 30,000 square foot building in Lake Charles.
