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Is TikTok a threat to national security?

By Press releases submission | Feb 18, 2023

TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned social media app, has become a target for state and federal lawmakers over the past two years because of privacy and security risks.

Construction Sector Helps Capital Region Hit Pre-Pandemic Jobs Total

By Press releases submission | Feb 18, 2023

The Capital Region hit its pre-pandemic jobs total in December following six straight months of growth, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports.

Mardi Gras Parade: Louisiana Saturday Night in DeRidder

By Press releases submission | Feb 15, 2023

The Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce presentsA Louisiana Saturday Night in DeRidder Mardi Gras Parade

Biomedical Engineering student earns CADENCE Diversity Scholarship

By Press releases submission | Feb 4, 2023

Louisiana Tech University student Catherine Lacey of Fort Collins, Colorado, earned a CADENCE Women in Technology Diversity Scholarship for her academic success, leadership, and passion for using biomedical technology to improve the world.

Opera Workshop audition videos deadline Feb. 10

By Press releases submission | Feb 3, 2023

Open auditions for the Louisiana Tech School of Music’s Spring 2023 Opera Workshop will end Feb. 10.

Paint Your Heart Out on the River

By Press releases submission | Feb 1, 2023

Enjoy a Valentine's night out with your significant other or mix and mingle under the stars on the Mississippi River!

POWER Women of the Year Luncheon

By Press releases submission | Jan 30, 2023

Celebrating 5 Years, the Fidelity P.O.W.E.R. Program is hosting a luncheon to honor the 2022 POWER Women of the Year!

Nicholls Received Over $8 Million in Grant Funding for 2022

By Press releases submission | Jan 28, 2023

Nicholls State University awarded its Top 10 Grants Winner Awards for Funding Received in 2022, who combined, received over $8 million in grant funding for 2022, at the university’s Spring 2023 Convocation on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

POWER Women of the Year Luncheon

By Press releases submission | Jan 25, 2023

Celebrating 5 Years, the Fidelity P.O.W.E.R.

Movie Night

By Press releases submission | Jan 23, 2023

Take a Hawaiian vacation with the King of Rock 'n' Roll on Wednesday, January 25, at the West Bank Regional Library.

Prosper Jefferson: Business Management

By Press releases submission | Jan 23, 2023

Presentation Topics: Accounting, Insurance, & Cyber Security

Louisiana YP's Engage: Marathon Masque

By Press releases submission | Jan 23, 2023

The GNO, Inc. NextGen Council is launching a new and exciting series of events during WMG 2023:

National Pie Day Social (ages 7-10)

By Press releases submission | Jan 19, 2023

We will bake our own mini sweet potato pies.

Tulane to study how oral health affects HIV severity and treatment

By Press releases submission | Jan 18, 2023

Gum disease and tooth decay plague most people at some point and are often associated with aging or poor health.

Chapter IV restaurant opens downtown in Tulane’s Thirteen15 building

By Press releases submission | Jan 18, 2023

A new chapter opened this week in a downtown building that has been given new life by Tulane University.

Drop-In Craft: Blackbird Sings (5-10)

By Press releases submission | Jan 16, 2023

Create your own blackbird at your St. Peter Branch Library.

Triumphant!

By Press releases submission | Jan 14, 2023

A dream came true this week at the 87th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

New Orleans Saints And Pelicans Provide Automated External Defibrillators To Jprd

By Press releases submission | Jan 12, 2023

Today, the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans announced the teams are donating automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to the Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation Department (JPRD).