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DOTD report lists its 2021 accomplishments

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 14, 2022
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) looks back on its accomplishments in 2021. Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, a total of 228 projects consisting of 1,062.12 miles were let around the state, equaling an investment of $630.8 million.
Dr. Susan Thornton, a care specialist at a middle school has one of her students hold a pop stick with a conversation starter line glued to it, an activity to help teens open up. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Susan Thornton)

Dr. Susan Thornton, a care specialist at a middle school has one of her students hold a pop stick with a conversation starter line glued to it, an activity to help teens open up. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Susan Thornton)

COVID disrupted school routines

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 14, 2022
By Margaret DeLaney, Olivia Varden and Chris Langley LSU Manship School News Service BATON ROUGE — In fourth-grade teacher Laura Spurgeon’s class, the students who attended school in person during the pandemic sit in one area, and those who were online last year sit in another.
Find stress relief and relaxation by visiting botanical gardens found across the United States. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Find stress relief and relaxation by visiting botanical gardens found across the United States. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Gardening resolutions for the new year

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 14, 2022
With the arrival of 2022, it’s time to reflect on the past year and decide on goals for the new year. Research has shown that new beginnings and dates like New Year’s, your birthday and even Mondays are motivational when trying to tackle new goals. Consider your gardening goals this year.

Fire Marshal notes economic improvement

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 14, 2022
BATON ROUGE — State Fire Marshal Chief H. “Butch” Browning is announcing the agency’s 2021 performance outcomes which show continued strides toward improved services to and protection for the people of Louisiana.

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Jan. 24

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 14, 2022
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Jan. 24. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting 2021 federal income tax returns. On Jan.
Fête-Dieu du Teche’s new Friar Truck which will be rolled out for the Bible Marathon. The retrofitted antique fire truck has been transformed into a mobile church with a built-in pulpit.

Fête-Dieu du Teche’s new Friar Truck which will be rolled out for the Bible Marathon. The retrofitted antique fire truck has been transformed into a mobile church with a built-in pulpit.

Bible Marathon returns

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 14, 2022
ST. MARTINVILLE – Fête-Dieu du Teche in conjunction with St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church will host the annual Bible Marathon beginning at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and concluding on Word of God at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23.

Governor: Most COVID reinfections in La. are among unvaccinated

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 14, 2022
People who have not received a coronavirus vaccine account for the majority of those who have contracted COVID-19 more than once, according to data Gov. John Bel Edwards shared Thursday. From September through December 2021, 60% percent of reinfections were among the unvaccinated, the governor said.
Elizabeth Robinson started a violence prevention group in Baton Rouge after her son Lewis was shot and killed. Courtesy of Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson started a violence prevention group in Baton Rouge after her son Lewis was shot and killed. Courtesy of Elizabeth Robinson

Louisiana struggles to solve murders as homicide rates rise

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Chlanda Gibson was in her bed last April when she heard loud pops outside her window. She had fallen asleep while waiting for her son, 17-year-old Roddrick Cook, to come home after going out with friends.