State

Did Coolidge eat his Rice-O-La?

When planter, politician and entrepreneur Henri Gueydan began to manufacture his Rice-O-La breakfast cereal in 1923, he also launched an advertising campaign that could have been the inspiration for the flamboyant Hadacol promotions decades later.

Edwards proposes budget with teacher pay raise

Gov. John Bel Edwards proposed a budget Friday that includes a $2,000 pay raise for K-12 teachers that could climb to $3,000 if more money becomes available.
He also called for a $1,000 pay raise for support workers at schools.

Celebrating Black History Month in the garden

For nearly 50 years, Black History Month has been celebrated in the U.S. The story took root when Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-trained historian, and minister Jesse Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1926.

Washington reporters talk about covering Trump

Ashley Parker was enjoying sleeping in on a fall Saturday in 2019, her husband tending to their young daughter. Then her phone started vibrating nonstop.

Clean up those dull, rusty garden tools before pruning

Benjamin Franklin said, “The best investment is in the tools of one’s own trade.” I would take that one step further and say that taking care of one’s tools is insurance on your investment.

Gov. signs insurance relief bills

The Legislature approved bills on Friday to spend up to $45 million to lure home insurers back to the state.

State Fire Marshal’s Office outlines 2022 performance

State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis is announcing the agency’s 2022 performance outcomes which show continuity in services to and protection for the people of Louisiana following a seamless transition of leadership mid-year.

CEO Roundtable program accepting applications

Louisiana Economic Development is now accepting applications for its 2023-24 CEO Roundtables series, the popular, yearlong program that provides a platform for leaders of second-stage companies to share insights and knowledge.