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(The Center Square) — Louisiana Economic Development's cooperative endeavor agreements have climbed to more than $463 million, an increase of nearly $88 million since December as the state begins committing tens of millions of dollars to Gov. Jeff Landry's new FastSites program.

(The Center Square) — Louisiana voters will have plenty of choices for Congress this fall, but most of the action is concentrated in two races where there is no incumbent to beat. Thirty-six candidates qualified for the state’s six U.S.

(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that changes the federal government’s recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, spacing some vaccinations further apart and eliminating others altogether.

(The Center Square) — Anthony Fauci raised concerns over pregnant women experiencing a miscarriage after taking the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, according to newly released texts. Texts between Fauci, former Director of the National Insitutue for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other top health officials show concern over the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine related to pregnant women.

(The Center Square) — Louisiana is overhauling how prospective foster and kinship caregivers become certified, with state officials announcing a new digital platform they say will simplify the application process and help more children find family-based homes.

Qualifying for the Nov. 3 election came to a close Friday with candidates filing for races ranging from the U.S.

With the new school year just days away, Sheriff Kyle Miers is reminding drivers across Jeff Davis Parish to slow down, stay alert and pay attention as students return to the roads and classrooms. The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office has released its “Stay Alert, Stay Alive in School Zones” reminder as part of its back-to-school safety efforts, emphasizing that schoolzone speed limits will be enforced as students return to school.

The aroma of simmering jambalaya, the shine of classic cars and the sounds of live music will once again come together for a cause as the Southwest Louisiana Ancillary Committee hosts its fifth annual Warriors Jambalaya Cook-Off and second annual Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 5, starting at 9 a.m. at the Jeff Davis Parish Fairgrounds.