Officials in northwest Louisiana plan to meet with the EPA today over plans to conduct an open burn of the 15 million pounds of M6 propellant at Camp Minden. Minden Representative Gene Reynolds is representing the community’s concern over the potential health effects of burning this propellant. He believes there is another solution…

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The EPA says they are working to assure the safety and effectiveness of onsite, controlled open-burning of the propellant.

Louisiana’s new Higher Education Commissioner is setting off on a statewide tour to introduce himself to communities and school leaders. Joseph Rallo says he plans to engage with leaders who share the common goal of creating a stronger economy through higher education. He wants to make sure the needs of all students are being met…

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Rallo says he’ll also be working to develop partnerships which he says are vital to areas dealing with the budget.

Applications are now being accepted from low-income families who wish to have their child attend a private school of their choice through Louisiana’s scholarship program. Last year over 13-thousand families applied and nearly 74-hundred were awarded vouchers. Ann Duplessis, president of the Louisiana Federation for Children says the reviews from participating parents are very good…

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February 27th is the deadline to apply.

It’s the 46th year for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and, once again, the lineup is stacked. Festival Producer Quint Davis says they have 500 acts taking the stage this year and 425 of them are from Louisiana…

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Headliners include Elton John, Keith Urban, The Who, and Pitbull. Tickets go on sale today.