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Fun Outdoors: Louisiana’s Big Sporting Event

March 18, 2026

The Louisiana Sportsman Show is set to light up LaPlace from March 20th through 22nd, drawing hunters, anglers and adventure lovers to a big gathering. The venue, the St. John the Baptist Parish Community Center, has wide spaces for booths, craft displays and a food court that serves local dishes. P

politics

Senator Warns Intelligence Agencies About Election Threats

March 18, 2026

The Senate hearing began with a sharp rebuke from Senator Mark Warner, who pointed out that key intelligence bodies had not shared crucial information about foreign risks to the next U. S. congressional elections. Warner, who serves as vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, argued that

environment

Emergency Ready: How to Pack Your Go‑Bag for a Hot, Stormy World

March 18, 2026

Planning ahead for extreme weather isn’t just smart—it can save lives. Recent climate research shows that the chance of hitting a disaster has doubled since 1960, and U. S. disasters already cost more than \$100 billion in the first half of 2025. As heat waves, floods and wildfires grow more common,

sports

A Rising Star: The Journey of LSU’s MiLaysia Fulwiley

March 18, 2026

MiLaysia Fulwiley is a name that has become synonymous with talent and determination on the basketball court. Born in South Carolina, she grew up in Columbia where early challenges shaped her path toward success. Her story is not just about points and rebounds; it’s also about resilience, faith, and

sports

A Rising Star Who Balances Books, Basketball and Community

March 18, 2026

Caleb Wilson stands out because he blends court skills with a sharp mind. At his school, he keeps a 3. 8 GPA while also leading the basketball team to victories. His teachers note that he treats teammates with respect and stays on top of his studies, breaking the usual image of a college athlete w

entertainment

A Dance That Questions Every Kind of Belief

March 18, 2026

Rennie Harris, a street‑dance choreographer from Philadelphia, has launched a new piece called “Losing My Religion. ” The show is part of a national arts series that marks America’s 250th birthday and also fits into Harris’ final year at Penn Live Arts. The work is not about a single religion but

science

Finding the Right Yardsticks for Sports Programs That Help Communities

March 18, 2026

Sports aren’t just about competition—they can also change lives. Programs that use sports to teach teamwork, discipline, and health often struggle to prove their impact. How do we know if these efforts are really working? That’s where measuring success becomes tricky. A review looked at tools to tra

politics

First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

politics

Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

March 17, 2026

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

politics

Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Under Scrutiny

March 17, 2026

The United Farm Workers has decided to stop all planned events honoring its founder, Cesar Chavez, after receiving what it calls “troubling allegations. ” The union did not specify the claims but described them as serious enough to warrant action. A number of celebrations across the country have alr