Governor Jeff Landry has announced a landmark $10 billion investment to build the world’s largest Meta Data Center in North Louisiana, marking the largest private investment in the state’s history. This 4-million-square-foot facility, to be in Richland Parish near Rayville, Landry says it’s expected to create thousands of jobs and span over 2,000 acres.
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Outgoing Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves’ name has surfaced as a possible choice to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Graves says he has spoken to Donald Trump’s transition team about various positions with the new administration, but FEMA director is not one he’s excited about…
Central Intermediate School’s assembly transformed into a milestone celebration as Ashley Davis, a fourth-grade math teacher, was awarded the 3,000th Milken Educator Award. Founder Lowell Milken presented Davis with the prestigious honor and an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize, praising her dedication to raising academic achievement and fostering a love for learning.
It’s national signing day and LSU has signed the top two running backs in the state. Zach Nagy, the publisher of LSU Tigers on S-I, says the top one is Harlem Berry from St. Martin’s High School in Metairie. The number-two running back in the state – J.T. Lindsey from Alexandria Senior High School, who he says has blossomed in his senior season.