It was 19 years ago today when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré restored order amid a chaotic scene and notes that Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, significantly improving disaster preparedness and infrastructure.
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The storm displaced millions of residents for years.

With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts on using AI. BESE President Ronnie Morris says AI can be used effectively without being abused.
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Morris says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo reports the governor requested that all college teams to be present for the anthem…
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The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. A complete renovation of Madison Hall is already underway; and later this month, construction will begin on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.