LED (Louisiana Economic Development) is providing a $200 thousand grant to the LSU film program, hiring an additional faculty member in film and digital media production, and expanding the enrollment capacity of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television program. Executive Associate Dean of the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts Kristen Sosnowsky…
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a survey highlighting ongoing inflationary pressures on Main Street businesses. The survey revealed that 25 percent of small business owners identified inflation as their most pressing problem, marking it as the top concern for nearly three years. Louisiana NFIB Director Leah Long says some business owners are optimistic about the future, but many remain cautious, due to the uncertainty about how long inflation will persist.
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Another high school sports season is right around the corner and once again there is a need for referees. Jeff Palermo has more.
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45-year-old April Poitras of Shreveport pleaded guilty to two counts of aiming a laser pointer at multiple aircraft on August 15, 2023. Law enforcement responded to the area by vehicle and a police helicopter. While responding the helicopter was also illuminated by the green laser from the ground. The helicopter was able to direct officers to the location where Poitras was standing in a yard holding the laser pointer. She faces a sentence of up to 5 years and a fine of up to $250 thousand.