At the State Capitol, Louisiana’s film tax incentives of $150-million annually have been extended to the year 2031. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Rapides Parish District Attorney Phillip Terrell has decided not to charge two Pineville Police officers who fatally shot a man threatening a child during a call in April. He says the investigation concluded the deadly shooting of 25-year-old Larry Calk was indeed justified.

The M.J. Foster Promise Program, which provides financial assistance to adults who would like to earn credentials to get a job in a high-demand area, is once again accepting applications. Program Specialist Brittany Theriot says the program provides multiple training options…:

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Interested applicants should apply at mjfosterpromise.com.

New Southeastern Louisiana University president William Wainwright is settling in to his first on the job. Wainwright says one of his priorities will be outreaching adults who want to continue their education…:

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The Hammond area is growing quickly, and he says SLU is primed for big things.