The job market is tougher for those with a criminal record. But a Texas women's prison offers inmates skills in braille transcription that could help them support themselves when they are released.
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Louisiana Innovation, a division of LED, has secured $1.5 million annually for five years from the NIST to expand Louisiana Innovation Labs through the MEP program. -
A Jennings man is indicted for sexually exploiting his own child and faces up to 30 years in federal prison -
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Rom McMillon as the new Safety and Occupational Health Manager. -
The LA Office of Community Development is accepting public comments on Action Plan Amendment No. 8, which proposes the creation of the Restore Resilient Opportunities -
Judge David C. Joseph welcomes two new United States citizens in a naturalization ceremony at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation in fighting with the Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Iran war. -
Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. -
The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah — the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion.
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The Old Governor’s Mansion is inviting Louisiana students to participate in the second annual Art in the Mansion program.
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Doug Duffey & B.A.D.D. performed at the Rhythm & Relief Concert for KEDM. These talented musicians wowed the crowd with their energy and passion as they volunteered their time and skills to support public radio.
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