Today marks the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré led military rescue efforts during the disaster. He remembers the chaos and the difficulties in coordinating relief efforts amid widespread destruction but also seeing the city come together…
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Honoré says Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, as the federal government invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees.

A new round of grants for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program is coming up, and a three-day registration period opens Wednesday, September 18th. Whereas previous grant rounds were first-come first-served, a lottery system will now be used from this point forward. Registration will be limited to those living in the Coastal Zone, and 300 people will be randomly selected.

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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That said, Morris says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says one project underway is a complete renovation of Madison Hall.
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Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.