A blood drive takes place today on Louisiana Tech’s campus in support of the victims of Monday’s stabbings outside the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center. Colleen Crain has more…
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The suspect, Jacoby Johnson, is being held without bond. He faces life in prison if convicted. Ruston police say Johnson was inside the Lambright Sports and Wellness Center when he pulled a knife on a student playing basketball and chased him oustide. That’s when the attack on the four unsuspecting women occurred.

When announcing his appointment to lead the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Governor-elect Jeff Landry was asked if he plans to continue Governor John Bel Edwards’ 2050 Carbon-Neutral initiative.
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Edwards’ climate action plan is the only one in the Deep South and has a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

LSU Eunice has announced a Respiratory Therapy Apprenticeship Training Program that will provide students with a paid position at Ochsner Lafayette General as they work towards their degrees. LSU-E Chancellor Doctor Nancee Sorenson says there is a growing need for Respiratory Therapists
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LSU E’s Respiratory Care program is regarded as one fo the top programs in the state.