BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 22 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is leading a coalition of 16 states in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the unlawful decision to ban new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The State of Louisiana is joined by the States of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina,   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 19 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the opening of its new Seattle office, marking a significant step in its ongoing nationwide expansion. Situated in the iconic "Darth Vader Building" at 4th and Blanchard in the Belltown neighborhood, the nearly 3,000-square-foot space signifies McGlinchey's strategic growth in the vibrant heart of Seattle. Leading McGlinchey's Seat  more

PINEVILLE, Louisiana, March 22 -- Cleco, a regulated electricity utility company, issued the following news release: On Tuesday, Cleco partnered with the Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce to host an afternoon Lunch and Learn for business customers and an evening Energy Solutions Seminar for residential customers at the War Memorial Civic Center in DeRidder. "Our DeRidder customers learned how to become more energy efficient and save on their monthly bills," said Sabrina Salling, Cleco gov  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 21 -- Entergy issued the following news release: Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce that it will be the title sponsor for the New Orleans Excellence in Teaching Awards (NOETA) Gala for the third consecutive year. This partnership underscores Entergy's unwavering commitment to supporting New Orleans schools, educators, and students, and uplifting the New Orleans community. Taking place in the Fall 2024, the NOETA Gala will bestow the "Teacher of the Year," mo  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 20 (TNSres) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: An exhibition curated by University of New Orleans fine arts professor Anna Mecugni about Italian artist and psychologist Sergio Lombardo will conclude later this month at the Villa delle Rose, a modern art museum, in Bologna, Italy. "Sergio Lombardo 1960-1970" aims to shed new light on the first decade of the Lombardo's career. Mecugni, an assistant professor of art history at UNO, sp  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 23 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joined a coalition of 16 states led by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the unlawful decision to ban new liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. "The Biden administration's decision to ban LNG exports is putting America last by catering to climate extremists. The nation  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 22 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced new appointments to serve on the Red River, Atchafalaya, and Bayou Boeuf Levee District, Uniform Electronic Local Return and Remittance Advisory Committee, Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, Louisiana Physical Therapy Board, Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice. * * * Red Rive  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 22 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: After signing the bill to create the office of the State Public Defender, Governor Jeff Landry announced his selection to serve as the State Public Defender as well as his appointments to the Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board. * * * State Public Defender: Remy V. Starns * * * Public Defender Appointments: Hon. Paul J. deMahy Hon. Phyllis M. Keaty Hon. Freddie Pitcher Jr. Peter M. Thoms  more

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, March 22 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech University's College of Business was selected for the 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The award was given to 28 programs across the country who support and encourage students from underrepresented groups to enter the field of business. The College's successful implem  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, March 20 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech University's College of Business was selected for the 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The award was given to 28 programs across the country who support and encourage students from underrepresented groups to enter the field of business. The College's successful implementa  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 22 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: An LSU freshman is on her way to having her name and work part of mathematics history. Meet Calcea Johnson. While in high school in New Orleans, Johnson discovered a new proof for the Pythagorean Theorem. "It really started with a math contest by our high school. This was its second year, and it had a bonus question: to create a new proof of the Pythagorean Theorem," Johnson said. "There was also   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 20 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: LSU Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering Associate Professor Mehdi Zeidouni is the recipient of a $252,160 grant from the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation for his work on tracking subsurface carbon dioxide flow and well-sealing capacity in Geological Carbon Storage (GCS) projects. "CO2 capture and storage (CCS) is a practically proven technology widely considered to be part of th  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 19 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: An LSU researcher has developed a new vaccine against bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and related illnesses that kill around 8 million calves each year and cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $1 billion. Most cattle producers now use a commercially available modified live BRD vaccine containing several live viruses (a cocktail) to protect their herds. Still, the diseases kill more th  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, March 19 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Nicholls alumnus and former student-athlete Shane Kliebert was recently named director of Colonel Athletic Association. "I am excited to have Shane join our team and lead the Colonel Athletic Association. He is a Colonel at heart and has been a proven leader at raising funds. He loves Nicholls, and his passion for this University is a hard match. I am looking forward to the many ideas and the plans   more

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, March 19 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: Kulur Group-a national diverse-owned challenger brand agency that is on a mission to help close the racial economic wealth gap in America by empowering diverse communities, institutions, and businesses with resources aimed at fostering and scaling economic advancement-announced today that it is gifting free Association of National Advertisers (ANA) memberships to faculty members at Grambling State University  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, March 22 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: Governor Jeff Landry's request for a U.S. Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Declaration was approved for all 64 parishes in Louisiana. Last year's extreme drought conditions impacted businesses across our state and affected 365,000 acres of land hurting our farmers and the agriculture industry. The drought has also led to lows in the Mississippi River causing a saltwater intrusion from the Gulf o  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 22 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed suit to block the Biden Administration's unlawful and indefinite ban on approving applications to export liquified natural gas ("LNG") that the Department of Energy itself has already acknowledged has "no factual or legal basis." Texas, along with Louisiana and fourteen other states, has filed a lawsuit to void the unconstitutional LNG export ban, which i  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 20 -- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center issued the following news: The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Palumbo, as the facility's Director of Security. In his new role, Palumbo will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all event attendees, contractors, personnel, vendors, and assets of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. As Director of Securi  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 19 -- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center issued the following news: The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Tommy Costales, its new Assistant Director of Information Technology. A seasoned professional with more than 25 years of information technology and process improvement experience, Costales will be tasked with managing all aspects of the core technology infrastructure for the New Orleans Ernest N.  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 23 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: Tuskegee University celebrated the 27th Mister and the 95th Miss Tuskegee University and court members on March 22 in the Daniel "Chappie" James Center. This grand event, known as the Royal Court Grand Pageant, is a long-standing tradition at Tuskegee. The newest members, chosen for their outstanding qualities, will serve as the university's ambassadors for the upcoming academic year. This year, the university c  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 19 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette honored faculty March 12 during an annual ceremony for research excellence. Faculty from each college were recognized during the Research Recognition Awards Ceremony at the Student Union. "This afternoon, we showcase and celebrate the achievements of researchers whose work helps illuminate and advance the human condition," said Dr. Ramesh Kolluru,  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 19 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The Lafayette Parish School System and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette have announced a first-of-its kind initiative aimed to support aspiring educators during yearlong residencies in LPSS classrooms. Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, resident teachers attending UL Lafayette will be eligible for a monthly stipend of $1,000 to complete their 10-month residency program. "W  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 19 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news on March 18, 2024: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Association will honor Keith and Ginger Myers and their family at its 2024 Spring Gala. Spring Gala will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center, 600 E. St. Mary Blvd. Proceeds benefit UL Lafayette Alumni Association initiatives. The gala will feature fine food, cocktails, live music,  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The Graduate School at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has announced the recipients of the Sustainable Development Research Grants for graduate students. These awards, totaling $40,000, aim to support research that addresses pressing local and global challenges in alignment with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The purpose of these grants is   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 22 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: University of New Orleans counselor education doctoral student Krystyn Dupree is the winner of a 2024 American College Counseling Association's Student Research Grant. She accepted the award last month at the association's annual conference in Orlando. The Kentwood, La. native, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor, was honored for her dissertation research  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 19 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the 2024 annual Dermot S. McGlinchey Lecture on Federal Litigation at Tulane Law School. Professor Stephen I. Vladeck, the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas at Austin, will deliver an address on "The Most Unaccountable Branch: What's Really Wrong with the Supreme Court--and How to Fix It." This   more