It’s Apprenticeship Appreciation and Awareness Week and Louisiana Workforce Commission spokesperson Chris Fiore says they are celebrating by offering an apprenticeship fair today connecting job seekers with opportunities, and a virtual fair for students….
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Apprenticeship programs allow students to learn on-the-job skills, earn a wage, and also earn education credits.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is excited about high-speed internet coming to rural areas of Louisiana that currently are dealing with slow internet speeds. Cassidy says 65-billion dollars in grants for broadband development are contained in the federal infrastructure bill…
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He says expanding broadband service will have a positive impact in a wide number of areas, including education.

The search continues for 36-year-old Michelle Smith who is accused of biting a large portion of a policeman’s ear off. Houma Police Lieutenant Travis Theriot says the officer was injured after responding to a fight among a group of women at Joni B’s Bar in Houma…
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Once Smith is arrested, she’ll be charged with second-degree battery.

The Louisiana Health Department has launched the “Just Check” campaign. It’s urging those concerned about possibly having syphilis to get checked and educated about the sexually transmitted disease. Deputy Director of Operations for the Louisiana STD-HIV Hepatitis Program Chaquetta Johnson says a majority of cases involve men who are otherwise healthy under the age of 40….
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Johnson says ignoring symptoms and not getting tested could result in consequences that last the rest of your life.