(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s latest annual report details over $3 billion in missing, misappropriated, overstated or understated funds across 18 state agencies and political subdivisions.
The idea for a Black History Month was first conceived by the historian Carter G. Woodson and members of his Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History), according to britannica.com. Together they organized a Negro History Week, beginning in February 1926.
A recent audit of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Jennings showed healthy finances and no instances of noncompliance.
LAKE ARTHUR — The 26th annual horseled traditional Cajun chicken run and parade is set to roll Saturday.
The friends and family of a local man are reaching out to the community for help after an accident left him hospitalized.
Spring 2025 boys’ and girls’ baseball and softball leagues are right around the corner. The City of Jennings Recreation Department recently made registration forms available for children ages 5-14.
— Fourteen states with Democratic attorneys general sued Elon Musk and President Donald Trump Thursday over what they call the unconstitutional practices of the Department of Government Efficiency.
— Republicans have reintroducedbillstoaddress the fentanyl crisis. The bills would increase criminal penalties and permanently add controlled substance classifications for fentanyl and its analogues.
— Louisiana has long been an energy powerhouse, and its existing hydrogen infrastructure puts it in a prime position to lead in the emerging clean hydrogen economy.
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