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3rd Annual Alumni Art Showcase slated to open Oct. 2 (10)
PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Louisiana Christian University posted the following news release:
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3rd Annual Alumni Art Showcase slated to open Oct. 2
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"Birds of the Air, Flowers of the Field" is the theme of the works of Barbara Blackwell Clover for the Third Annual Alumni Art Showcase at Louisiana Christian University.
The opening reception will be Oct. 2 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Weathersby Fine Arts Building.
Clover is a 1989 art graduate of Louisiana College. She taught art classes at Holy Savior Menard Central High School in more PR
Arbitration in the Fifth - August 2026 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Arbitration in the Fifth - August 2026
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By Odean L. Volker
September 21, 2026
In August 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether an asymmetric clause was adhesionary under Louisiana law in MAPP, L.L.C. v. Floor & Decor Outlets of Am., Inc. In Cowan v. Boyd, the Southern District of Texas considered whether nonsignatories could enforce an arbitration clause in a case where some of the respondents were also non more PR
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office Arrests New Orleans Predator for Child Sexual Abuse Material and Sexual Abuse of an Animal (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office Arrests New Orleans Predator for Child Sexual Abuse Material and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
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74-year-old Thomas Patrick Christopher Holman, of Zimpel Street in New Orleans, was arrested on September 16, 2026, on the following charges:
* (50 counts) Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13
* (12 counts) Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
* (6 counts) Sexual Abuse more PR
Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
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Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exploited by Chinese-sourced businesses. The Alabama- more PR
Beef, forage field days focus on cattle ID methods, soil drainage, more (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news:
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Beef, forage field days focus on cattle ID methods, soil drainage, more
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(09/21/26) ALEXANDRIA, La. -The waning days of summer brought researchers and producers together in central and northeast Louisiana with the focus on improving multiple aspects of the cattle business at the LSU AgCenter's annual beef and forage field days.
Taking place near Alexandria on Sept. 10 and in Mangham on Sept. 17, AgCenter researchers were on hand t more PR
Entergy receives 52nd EEI Emergency Response Award for response to winter storm (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy receives 52nd EEI Emergency Response Award for response to winter storm
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The company's industry-leading response efforts continue to be recognized
Linemen working on line restoration in Monroe, Louisiana.
Entergy Corporation was named a recipient of the Edison Electric Institute's Emergency Response Award for its outstanding response following the January 2026 winter storm.
Presented annually to EEI member companies, the a more PR
EXPOSED: America First Legal's Investigation Reveals Largest School District in New Mexico Funneled Federal COVID Funds to Soros-Backed DEI Group (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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EXPOSED: America First Legal's Investigation Reveals Largest School District in New Mexico Funneled Federal COVID Funds to Soros-Backed DEI Group
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Today, America First Legal (AFL) released the first batch of records from its investigation into the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB), a self-proclaimed "anti-racist" non-profit whose actual agenda calls for people to view the world through a more PR
Family donation establishes the Dr. Emily S. Doughty Memorial Scholarship in Nursing (10)
MONROE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news:
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Family donation establishes the Dr. Emily S. Doughty Memorial Scholarship in Nursing
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CAPTION: Pictured L-R: Dr. Wendy Bailes, Dean of the College of Health Sciences; Tim Doughty, Jr., son of Dr. Emily Doughty; Tim Doughty, Sr., husband of Dr. Emily Doughty; Dr. Carrie L. Castille, ULM President; Dr. Sandy Roncal, Director of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
MONROE, La. - The Family and friends of Dr. Emily S. Doughty established an more PR
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-210):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Co more PR
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-209):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Co more PR
Freshmen, Retention Growth Fuels Fall 2026 Momentum at Nicholls (10)
THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Sept. 22 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release:
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Freshmen, Retention Growth Fuels Fall 2026 Momentum at Nicholls
September 21, 2026
THIBODAUX, La. - A growing freshman class and higher retention rates are creating momentum at Nicholls State University this fall.
Official figures from the 14th class day show an enrollment total of 5,795 students, highlighted by 1,088 first-time freshmen, a 1.4% increase, and a 4.1% rise in graduate students.
Overall enrollment decreased by about 1.7%, d more PR
From volcano warnings and lost burial grounds to organ transplants, Tulane researchers harness AI to tackle real-world challenges (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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From volcano warnings and lost burial grounds to organ transplants, Tulane researchers harness AI to tackle real-world challenges
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Artificial intelligence is moving into some unexpected corners of research at Tulane University, where faculty and students are putting the technology to work on problems affecting people and communities in Louisiana and around the world.
Volcano warnings, lost burial grounds and disease prevention are among the chal more PR
Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: Sept. 21 - Sept. 25, 2026 (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 20 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: Sept. 21 - Sept. 25, 2026
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**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicate that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.**
**The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change**
**All times are listed in the local time zone**
Monday, Sept. 21
8:05 a.m. Hold Great American Recovery Utah Initiative press confere more PR
Indian flute the centerpiece of LSUS's India Night on Sept. 25 (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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Indian flute the centerpiece of LSUS's India Night on Sept. 25
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SHREVEPORT - Surround yourself with the sounds, smells, sights and tastes of India with LSU Shreveport's India Night on Sept. 25.
The event features the flavors, colors and rhythms of India highlighted by Venu Naad, which translates to "music of the flute."
Flute maestro Ronu Majumdar and maestro Harshad Kanetkar on the tabla drums are the cultural centerpiece of more PR
La. Gov. Landry Announces $100 Million Investment in Fortified Roof Program (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news:
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September 21, 2026
Governor Jeff Landry Announces $100 Million Investment in Fortified Roof Program
Further Lowering Homeowners Premiums
Baton Rouge, LA- Today, Governor Jeff Landry joined Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple to announce a $100 million total investment in the Fortified Roof Program. This investment combines redirected funds from federal disaster recovery resources, remaining Hurricane Katrina and Rita bonds, and legislative ap more PR
La. Insurance Dept.: Governor Landry, Commissioner Temple Announce Additional $20 Million Invested in Fortified Homes (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 22 -- The Louisiana Department of Insurance issued the following news release:
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Governor Landry, Commissioner Temple Announce Additional $20 Million Invested in Fortified Homes
September 21, 2026
Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joined Governor Jeff Landry and Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Kirk Talbot today to announce that Louisiana is investing an additional $20 million in Fortified homes, bringing the total amount invested in state Fortified projects this year to $100 million.
Governor Landry an more PR
LSUS announces Summer 2026 graduates (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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LSUS announces Summer 2026 graduates
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LSUS is proud to announce its 1,616 graduates and six certificate recipients from the 2026 summer semester.
The names are listed alphabetically and by degree earned.
Abbreviations indicate undergraduate honors - CL = cum laude; MC = magna cum laude; SC = summa cum laude.
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Bachelor of Fine Arts
KATELYN H
DAVIS
MC
Bachelor of Science
Cesar
Anguiano Ortiz
MC
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National Wild Turkey Federation: Evolution of Wild Turkey Research in the Southeast (10)
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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Evolution of Wild Turkey Research in the Southeast
September 21, 2026
The Southeast is often regarded as the cradle of turkey hunting. It is the region that gave birth to the culture we have today. But in the early-to-mid 20th century, during a time when populations were imperiled and just seeing a bird was something to behold, researchers and biologists were creating a conservation story just as compelling through wild turkey more PR
New Grant Will Advance AI-Centered Cybersecurity Education at LSU New Orleans (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
New Grant Will Advance AI-Centered Cybersecurity Education at LSU New Orleans
LSU New Orleans researcher James Wagner has received a $99,586 grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents to develop an educational approach addressing the growing role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
The project, "AI-Centered Cybersecurity Education," responds to the increasing use of artificial intelligence in both offensive more PR
Okla. A.G. Drummond Alerts National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by Chinese Businesses (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond alerts National Security Council to exploitation of FDA approved drugs by Chinese businesses
September 21, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to a national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is being exploited by Chinese businesses.
Drummond and 19 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to S more PR
Politico: Full Transcript - Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns" (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana:
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Full Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
09/21/2026
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Sen. Cassidy: I'm just not that impressed with MAHA. And why not? Because if you really want to make America healthy again, and because of your efforts we now have record outbreaks of measles, boy, that' more PR
SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State (10)
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
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In a battle of top 10 programs, South Dakota State used a bruising run game to get the better of Youngstown State, 27-20. Jackrabbits' running back Josiah Johnson ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns, the last of which came in the third quarter to give SDSU a 24-10 lead, allowing the Jackrabbits to cruise to victory. The win moved South Dakota State up to No. 2 more PR
TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows (10)
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news:
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TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
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In just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program has recovered more than 14,000 derelict fishing traps weighing almost 600,000 pounds, supported more than 135 jobs and documented nearly 36,000 animals caught in "ghost traps" in 15 U.S. states and Freely Associated States.
Through more PR
When seconds matter: A second chance at life (10)
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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When seconds matter: A second chance at life
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NEW ORLEANS \- When Gregg Downing was recovering at home from a partial knee replacement, he expected his biggest challenge to be rehabilitation.
Instead, he soon found himself facing a life-threatening medical emergency.
One day shortly after his surgery, while talking on the phone with a friend, Gregg suddenly felt something was terribly wrong. The pain was severe and unl more PR
White House: G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Concludes With Four Consensus Outcomes (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The White House issued the following news:
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G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Concludes with Four Consensus Outcomes
September 21, 2026
On Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, G20 Energy Ministers concluded the Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas. The Ministerial was hosted by the White House National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC), the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
At the conclusion of the Ministerial, G20 Ministers reached consensus on fo more PR
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