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LAKE ARTHUR — The housing authority here showed healthy finances and no instances of noncompliance during its annual audit.

ELTON — The Jeff Davis Parish Library Elton Branch is inviting persons of all ages to enjoy a presentation on whooping cranes today, May 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

(The Center Square) — The Louisiana House Committee on Appropriations approved a bill on Monday that would expand an incentive program to lure major events.

(The Center Square) — Gas prices have been elevated in recent months heading into summer, when prices are expected to rise even more.

— A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House and the Senate is raising concerns about federallyfunded student aid, saying ongoing issues and delays have been unaddressed.

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry recently joined Board of Elementary and Secondary Education officers in endorsing the thoughtful and comprehensive accountability framework crafted by the Louisiana Department of Education. The formula released at BESE’s accountability council meeting will provide much-needed clarity to parents, students, teachers and schools after more than a decade of vague and misguided standards for evaluating educational quality.

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims and seeks to focus on inclusion.

(AP) — Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep — or worrying there aren’t enough ZZZs in your day? You’re not alone.

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