BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 4 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 30 current and future state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Pam Bondi as the 87th United States Attorney General. "President Trump made an excellent choice with Pam Bondi for U.S. Attorney General. As longtime AG of Florida, she has the proven record to bring back the trust we need in our  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Danielle Voumard Monday, Dec. 2, is a significant day for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana as the organization welcomes two mobile medical units, expanding healthcare access for citizens across Northeast Louisiana. Local and VCOM-Louisiana officials gathered to celebrate the mobile medical units' arrival with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Monr more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Dec. 6 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Grambling State University students Keith Jackson and Lea Elena Hebert have been selected as winners of the AT&T Rising Future Makers Showcase. This prestigious recognition highlights their outstanding leadership, dedication, and impactful contributions to their communities while underscoring the university's commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders. Now in its fourth year, the Rising Future Ma more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Dec. 5 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: In October, Grambling State University (GSU) recognized its second class of Distinguished 10 alumni honorees, a distinction presented to alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their occupational fields and communities. Recently, one of those honorees joined her husband in recognizing what being a Grambling State graduate means to them by establishing a $20,000 endowment in their name. Dr. Cynthia Jackson more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Nov. 26 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and renotify consumers, most of whom are active duty servicemembers, to submit their claims for refunds. The court found Harris Jewelry violated its prior settlement with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office, 17 other states, and the Federal Trade Commission by prematurely shutting down the claims portal. Eligible service  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2024: Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointees to the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Effective January 4, 2025. Board Appointments: Christopher Masingill Quincy Cawthorne Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Reggie Abraham Donald Ray Henry Domoine Rutledge "These folks have the background and leadership necessary to help this board succeed. more PR

RICHLAND PARISH, Louisiana, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Landry Says Investment 'A Game Changer for Our State' * * * Governor Landry joined Secretary of LED Susan Bourgeois in announcing Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta, will build a massive $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, a transformational investment that cements the state's status as a major innovation hub and puts this pictures more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 6 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that Adam Maarec has joined the firm as Member in its national Financial Institutions Compliance team located in its Washington, DC office. "We are very excited to bring Adam on board," said Mark Edelman, Chair of McGlinchey's national Financial Institution's Compliance practice group. "His deep knowledge in the payments and credit card space, and his more PR

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, Dec. 5 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: McNeese State University and South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc) have signed an agreement to offer a smooth transition from an Associate of Science in criminal justice at SoLAcc to a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice at McNeese. "I have been pleased to work with SoLAcc's leadership on this articulation agreement. The college's commitment to students is clear and McNeese is honored to partner wi more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: Last week, the National Science Foundation confirmed LSU's record research expenditures of $488 million in fiscal year 2023. This historic growth of 14% compared to 2022 was previously announced by LSU and represents top performance alongside research university peers such as the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee. The growth reflects increased research activity across th more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: A team of University of New Orleans graduate students, faculty and alumni, working in partnership with Louisiana-based nonprofits, published the book "Social Justice Nonprofits in the U.S. South: Cases for Study and Practice" with Kendall Hunt Publishing. The book features six teaching cases and accompanying instructor guides that highlight the strengths and challenges of nonprofits pursu more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Dec. 3 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural icon Dr. Percy "Master P" Miller will deliver the keynote address at Grambling State University's Fall 2024 Commencement. The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. A trailblazer in music, business, and community advocacy, Dr. Miller is celebrated for his unwavering commitment to empowerment and owners more PR

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Dec. 7 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: SWEPCO has launched a system-wide pole replacement project, aimed at strengthening the distribution system to better withstand severe weather and other disruptive events across its service territory. The project, which began in September, focuses on upgrading poles that have been identified through rigorous inspections. Across AEP, teams are focus more PR

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Dec. 4 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: In partnership with SporTran and the City of Shreveport, SWEPCO unveiled a new look for SporTran's newest electric bus. The vibrant red wrap enhances the visibility of public transportation in Shreveport and SWEPCO hopes it will also bring attention to how customers can find helpful resources to manage their utility bills. Also prominently displaying a QR code a more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Inside every jar of honey is a taste of the local environment, its sticky sweet flavor enhanced by whichever nearby flowers bees have decided to sample. But a new study from Tulane University has found that honey can also offer a glimpse of nearby pollution. The study, published in Environmental Pollution, tested 260 honey samples from 48 states for traces of six toxic metals: arsenic, lead, cadmiu more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: Richland Parish, Louisiana, will be home to Meta's newest data center. This custom-designed four million-square-foot campus will be Meta's largest data center to date. It will play a vital role in accelerating Meta's AI progress. Once completed, the Richland Parish Data Center will represent an investment of more than $10 billion in Louisiana and will support over 500 operational jobs. Meta is also investing over $200 mill more PR