Louisiana through a partnership with Apple will distribute more than 25-thousand Mac and iPad devices to eleven Alexandria area organizations to make digital opportunities more accessible for residents. Governor Landry says the project is called Etoufee and it’s intended to support rural Louisianans who may not be able to afford a computer…
Cut 3 (13) “…modern economy”
Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges will receive the largest award, about 13-thousand devices.
Construction is underway on a Buc-ees in Lafayette. Lafayette Economic Development Authority President Mandi Mitchell expects the mega travel store to open in February 2028….
Cut 14 (05) “….month or two”
The 82-million dollar development is located off the Louisiana Avenue exit on Interstate 10.
Last week, Democrat Jamie Davis nearly pulled off a huge upset in the US Senate race and when he spoke to his supporters last Tuesday, he hinted at a possible run for governor next year. Davis says he hasn’t made a final decision yet…
Cut 6 (06) “…you can beat him”
And him, would be Governor Jeff Landry, who will be running for re-election. Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau has said he’s considering a run for governor.
Today is Veterans Day. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says it’s a day when we celebrate former military personnel who fought to protect our freedoms.
There are about 247-thousand veterans who live in Louisiana.