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Louisiana ranks first among states in AP growth since 2019
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana’s AP score rate has improved at more than twice the national rate of growth BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana has posted the largest increase of any state since 2019 in the share of Advanced Placement (AP®) Exams earning a qualifying score,...
Marine Forces Reserve Hosts the 2026 Senior Personnel Administration Training Symposium at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans
DVIDS - Georgia
NEW ORLEANS — Marine Forces Reserve personnel administrators gathered for the Fiscal Year 2026 Senior Personnel Administration Training Symposium at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 15–17, 2026, bringing together administrative...
Sicona acquires US firm Advano and targets New Orleans 'Super Pilot' battery facility
EIN Presswire
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, September 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian battery technology company Sicona Battery Technologies has made its first acquisition, acquiring 100 percent of New Orleans battery technology company...
Boat Size Influences Navigation and Operating Conditions in Louisiana Swamps and Bayous
EIN Presswire
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Navigating Louisiana's swamps and bayous requires an understanding of water depth, channel width, submerged obstacles, vegetation, and changing environmental conditions.
Louisiana Tour Company Explains What Visitors May Notice in the Swamp During Rainy Periods
EIN Presswire
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rain is a regular part of South Louisiana’s climate, and periods of frequent rainfall can change the appearance, water levels, vegetation, animal activity, and overall...
Louisiana National Guard hosts 2026 Joint Staff Conference
DVIDS - Georgia
By Maj. Darren T. Herring Jr., Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard held its Joint Staff Conference at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness State Emergency...
Louisiana State Police Detectives Investigating Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting
Louisiana State Police
Chauvin – On September 27, 2026, at 6:30 a.m., detectives within the Criminal Investigations Division, Houma Field Office, were requested by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on...
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office Arrested a New Orleans Man on 10 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Louisiana Department of Justice
58-year-old Thomas John-Hanna Saquet, of Freret Street in New Orleans, was arrested August 27, 2026, in Jefferson Parish on the following charges: 3 counts of LA R.S. 14:81.1 E(5)(a) — Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13 Years Old 7...
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office Arrested a New Orleans Man on 10 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Louisiana Attorney General
58-year-old Thomas John-Hanna Saquet, of Freret Street in New Orleans, was arrested August 27, 2026, in Jefferson Parish on the following charges: 3 counts of LA R.S. 14:81.1 E(5)(a) — Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13 Years Old 7...
CANCELED Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Missing New Orleans Woman
Louisiana State Police
The Silver Alert for 66-year-old Lamenda Ancar has been canceled.
Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Missing New Orleans Woman
Louisiana State Police
Orleans Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the New Orleans Police Department for 66-year-old Lamenda Ancar.
CANCELED Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Missing New Orleans Man
Louisiana State Police
The Silver Alert for 71-year-old Darryl Williams has been canceled.
Silver Alert: Assistance Needed Locating Missing New Orleans Man
Louisiana State Police
Orleans Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the New Orleans Police Department for 71-year-old Darryl Williams.
Louisiana National Guard concludes New Orleans security mission
DVIDS - Georgia
By Capt. Peter Drasutis, Louisiana National Guard's State Public Affairs Office NEW ORLEANS– Louisiana National Guard Soldiers concludes eight months of security operations in New Orleans Aug. 24, following a sustained mission supporting local,...
Industrial Motor Winding Contamination Can Contribute to Insulation Deterioration and Equipment Failure
EIN Presswire
BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Industrial electric motors operate in environments where dust, moisture, oil, chemical vapors, and other airborne contaminants can accumulate on internal components.
Louisiana second graders meet "George Washington" on Constitution Day
Louisiana Department of Education
State Superintendent marks Celebrate Freedom Week with a living history lesson in Central, conversations on civic responsibility with cadets in New Orleans BATON ROUGE, La. — Second graders at Tanglewood Elementary learned about the founding of...
Second Lines and Street Closures Can Affect Transportation Planning in New Orleans
EIN Presswire
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Second lines, parades, festivals, construction projects and special events are familiar parts of life in New Orleans, but each can create transportation challenges when...
Ventilation Holes in Food Packaging Play an Important Role in Maintaining Food Quality
EIN Presswire
BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ventilation holes in food packaging serve a functional purpose that extends beyond the appearance of the container.
Louisiana Tour Company Explains Why Slow Travel Through a Swamp Can Reveal More Wildlife Activity
EIN Presswire
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Exploring a Louisiana swamp at a slower pace can provide more than additional time to observe the landscape.
Bureau of Investigations Release: Louisiana State Police Detectives Arrest Two in Evangeline Parish Narcotics Investigation
Louisiana State Police
Evangeline Parish – On September 19, 2026, Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID), Breaux Bridge Field Office, were requested by the Turkey Creek Police Department to investigate the circumstances...
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