NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- Entergy issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2022: The City of New Orleans, in partnership with Entergy New Orleans, today announced the launch of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Program, featuring free stations for public use that will be installed across the city. The first completed station is located in Pontchartrain Park, adjacent to the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission McBurnett Knox Playground. As of today, this charging  more PR

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 26 (TNSper) -- Chowan University issued the following news: Dr. Mary Mitchell joins Chowan University as Assistant Professor of Psychology. A native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Dr. Mitchell received her PhD in educational psychology from the University of North Texas. She also holds a MA in counseling from Dallas Baptist University and a BA in psychology with a minor in child and adolescent development from Oklahoma State University. She comes to Chowan from  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 25 (TNSfund) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: Philip Gravinese, Ph.D., assistant professor of marine science, arrived at Eckerd College recently after a two-year stint in the same role at Florida Southern College. He brought with him his experience, his love of the ocean and his passion for science. Plus something else. Last year, Gravinese and two researchers from Louisiana State University were awarded a four-year, $922,000 grant from the National Sc more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Aug. 25 -- Entergy issued the following news release: As part of its ongoing commitment to increase reliability of and build resilience into the electric system, Entergy Louisiana recently completed the Mississippi River transmission crossing from Avondale to Harahan. The rebuilt 230kV powerline segment, which includes a large tower on both sides of the river, was upgraded to withstand winds of up to 175 mph. Each tower stands around 475 feet and weighs approximately 658, more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 25 (TNSper) -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson is among 34 international business and economic leaders appointed to the U.S. Investment Advisory Council by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. The group will serve a two-year term, advising Raimondo on how government policies and programs affect the United States' ability to attract and facilitate foreign business investment.  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 25 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news: Gov. John Bel Edwards was joined by state and local leaders as well as representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to celebrate the first group of former residents of Isle de Jean Charles who received the keys to their new homes at The New Isle resettlement community near Schriever, Louisiana in Terrebonne Parish. A total of 12 new homeowners were included in thi more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 23 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news: Gov. John Bel Edwards is announcing the state will dedicate $100 million in federal funds to a Design Support Program for 28 flood mitigation projects and another $100 million to a Round 2 funding opportunity for local and regional projects. This follows the unanimous approval of the plan by the Council on Watershed Management which met last Thursday. "As we continue working to reduce flood risks  more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 22 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Dr. Donald P. Kaczvinsky reminded Louisiana Tech University's newest group of graduates of the unpredictable nature of life and the promise that accompanies their new journeys in his keynote address during Saturday's commencement exercises. Earlier Saturday morning, Kaczvinsky was named Dean Emeritus of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor Emeritus. He has served as Dean of the College since 2011 and will r more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 23 (TNSfund) -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: In its 13th year, the Lagniappe Ladies organization has awarded 21 grants totaling $80,665 to Louisiana Tech University programs for this upcoming year. The women's philanthropic society received over 47 applications requesting grant support for programs and campus organizations. Each year, members review proposals and vote on which ones will be funded in the coming academic year. "This group of phila more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 26 (TNSeco) -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Origin Bank has made the leading donation toward the creation of a new outdoor learning space at the A.E. Phillips Laboratory School at Louisiana Tech University. The Outdoor Learning Center will feature spaces for students to play and engage in activities designed to enhance their experiences at school. When completed, the area will symbolize the school's commitment to all aspects of health and learnin more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 23 (TNSfund) -- Loyola University issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2022: Loyola University New Orleans' Institute for Ministry (LIM) has been awarded a fourth grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's Catholic Sisters Initiative. This new three-year grant, totaling $545,000, provides transformative support for the leadership and well-being of Catholic sisters in the greater New Orleans community and beyond. The project "Flourishing Sisterhood: Nouri more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: So much has changed in space exploration over the past few decades--bigger rockets, privately-owned aerospace companies, Mars missions--but one thing that hasn't changed much is the NASA spacesuit. While small modifications have been made to the 1976 spacesuit over the past 15 years, 2023 will see a completely new spacesuit that is not only more inclusive but also as high-tech as they come, more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 23 (TNSfund) -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: Nearly one-third of college students are likely to face food insecurity in some capacity. International students are a population most likely to be affected. Two graduate students in the LSU School of Nutrition and Food Sciences have taken notice of food insecurity among international students and are looking to make an impact on LSU. Nila Pradhananga and Kritee Niroula are interna more PR

CHASE, Louisiana, Aug. 23 (TNSres) -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: Rain is a welcome sight in northeast Louisiana these days, so when storm clouds gathered the morning of Aug. 18, sweet potato farmers who have been contending with dry conditions all summer breathed a sigh of relief. Their fields were getting some much-needed rainfall, and as an added bonus, they got a break from the August heat that usually accompanies the annual field day at the LSU AgCen more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 25 (TNSsro) -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Aug. 24, 2022: * * * To: Angela Schorr, Director, Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy Inc., 910 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002 RE: Direct Energy Business, LLC d/b/a NRG Business Dear Ms. Schorr: Thank you for submitting the recent updates to your ESCO Retail Access Application Package. This letter acknowledges your company's decision to do business as NRG Business, offe more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 25 (TNSsro) -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Aug. 24, 2022: * * * To: Angela Schorr, Director, Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy Inc., 910 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002 RE: Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC d/b/a NRG Business Marketing Dear Ms. Schorr: Thank you for submitting the recent updates to your ESCO Retail Access Application Package. This letter acknowledges your company's decision to do business a more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Aug. 26 (TNSfund) -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: The Port of South Louisiana donated $18,000 to the Nicholls Farm for the sixth year in a row. The funds will be used for restoration projects, research and maintenance of the farm. The 277-acre farm is three miles south of Nicholls' campus and serves as an environmental research and education center for Nicholls and other partners. Labs, classrooms, greenhouses, shade houses, storage barns a more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- The Mississippi State University issued the following news: A new novel written by a Mississippi State landscape architecture professor emeritus details the restoration of Mississippi Sound and Louisiana Gulf Coast waters and the boost of seafood that follows. Pete Melby's "Third in Line" follows the fictional character Penny Chatham as she fights through environmental legislation to restore the coastal waters. Melby uses his extensive landscape kno more PR

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2022: Southwestern Electric Power Co., an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, announced today a stabilization project to prevent erosion on the eastern embankment of Little River near Turk Power Plant in Fulton, Ark. The project consists of placing rip rap - a rock used to protect shorelines - upstream and downstream of Turk Power Plant's w more PR

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Aug. 18 (TNSeco) -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news story: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is laying the groundwork for construction of a 70,000-square-foot building for its College of Engineering that will provide for enhanced instruction, and improved research and technology development capabilities. Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, announced plans for the academic building during the State of the University ad more PR