New Orleans welcomes Taylor Swift tonight as she kicks off the first of three concerts in the Crescent and they’re plenty excited as Swifties and the Eras Tour are already making an economic impact on the city. Mark Romig with New Orleans and Company says Swifties from all over the world have been spending money in the city all week long.
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Fun times in Monroe this weekend as Chennault Fest is happening today through Sunday at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. Museum President and CEO Nell Calloway says there will be live music practically non-stop throughout the festival, and there will be plenty of activities for kids, including toys and games.
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Cervical cancer detection and prevention is expanding. Colleen Crain reports…
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Louisiana’s public colleges are seeking $142 million in additional state funding for the next fiscal year. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says the funding request includes more dollars for the M-J Foster Promise Program which provides aid to adults looking to earn high-demand, short-term credentials at a Louisiana community college or technical school