The state is expanding a program that puts money back on a SNAP recipients EBT card when they buy fresh produce. Tim Jenkins with the Department of Children and Family Services says the program started in Louisiana last April is open to all Louisiana SNAP recipients who shop at a Walmart in eleven parishes.
For more information go to D-C-F-S’s website.
ULM football coach Bryant Vincent’s workload got heavier this week as he was named interim athletics director following the sudden resignation of John Hartwell. Vincent is entering his second season as head football coach and relishes the opportunity to take on more duties…
Cut 9 (09) “…if you really care.”
Hartwell’s resignation came as a surprise. During an interview with LRN in June, he was encouraged about the future of ULM athletics,
We’ve only seen four named storms, and no hurricanes this season, but the Colorado State University hurricane forecast team is still calling for an above average season. Dr. Phil Klotzbach says we’re nearing the peak of hurricane season and could see at least eight actual hurricanes because…
Cut 15 (07) “…well above average.”
The U-S Gymnastics Championships get underway today in New Orleans and will continue through Sunday with 136 athletes vying for a spot on the U-S National team that will compete at the 2025 World Championships in October. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President Jay Cicero says the competition will feature five Olympic medalists, including one that will compete at LSU next year…
Cut 4 (11) “…this fall”
Rivera was the youngest member of the U-S gymnastics team that won the Olympic gold last year in Paris. Simone Biles is not competing.