If you’re considering earning your master’s degree, UNO is launching six graduate programs online for adults who would like to earn a degree on their own schedule in a short time. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Evacuations were ordered for those in the path of wildfires in Sabine Parish, Monday night. The blaze is contained but ongoing. Brooke Thorington has more…
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The University of New Orleans will launch six online graduate programs designed to meet the needs of working adults looking for an alternative to traditional on-campus education. Associate Vice President of Graduate School Nancy Biggio says this will allow the university to expand its current programs and meet working adults where they are.
The university will offer programs in Engineering Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management Executive Track, Tax Accounting, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education Administration. Biggio says the master courses can be completed in as little as one year. She says this allows students to get a leg up on the job at a faster pace.
Biggio says the university’s mission is to provide high-quality education and offer accessible online learning in an affordable way. She urge anyone interested to apply now to beat the deadline.
UNO spring semester begins January 8th.
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A three-vehicle crash in St. James Parish claims the life of 31-year-old Destiny Scott of Gramercy. Trooper Christian Reed says just before five PM Monday a Toyota Camry traveling behind Scott’s Hyundai on Highway 61 south struck the victim’s car from behind which sent the car into oncoming traffic. Then Scott’s car hit a Ford F-150 that was traveling north.
Scott succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Reed says it’s not known if the victim was restrained at the time of the accident.
The accident remains under investigation and why the Camry struck Scott’s from behind has yet to be determined. Reed says however impairment is not suspected, but routine toxicology samples were taken.
Reed reminds motorists that state law requires every person inside a vehicle to be properly restrained.
The accident happened on Highway 61 just north of LA 3274.
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Wildfires in Sabine Parish have destroyed at least 14 structures, nineteen vehicles and damaged hundreds of acres east of Florien. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they’ve been assisting local fire departments. She says the fire is contained but still active and crews are keeping an eye on the fire lines surrounding the blaze.
Rodrigue says they are assisting local fire departments with assessments of their needs and helping them obtain them.
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Rodrigue says donations of water, food and other resources for fire crews are extremely appreciated and she urges residents to understand that there is a statewide burn ban in effect. She says the excessive heat adds another level of danger for firemen.
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If you need assistance from the wildfires or would like to make a donation you can find up-to-date information at the Village of Florien’s Facebook page.
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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame is partnering with the LPB to broadcast the Hall of Fame ceremony for residents to see their favorite athletes and coaches be honored as new members of the 2023 class. LPB’s Linda Midgett describes what viewers can expect.
The program will air tonight on your local PBS station at 7 pm and can also be viewed on LPB.org. While LPB is not known for televised sports, Midgett says they are hoping to add another angle of the sports world for Louisiana viewers.
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