PINEVILLE, Louisiana, May 15 -- Cleco, a regulated electricity utility company, issued the following news release: For Cleco residential customers looking to upgrade their home's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, Power Wise(TM), Cleco's energy efficiency program, can help cover the costs of purchasing and installing high-efficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps. "High-efficiency HVAC systems use less energy, which can help customers save on their utility bills, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after the Supreme Court restored the Louisiana Congressional map with two minority opportunity districts: "Today the Supreme Court made clear that Louisiana voters will finally vote under a congressional map that ensures fair representation for Black communities that have been denied it for far too long. "This ne  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, May 15 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded nearly $600,000 to four communities across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana and Tennessee in its fourth round of funding through the Strategic Planning Program. Funding for this program is made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden -- a key part of his Investing in America agenda. "The Strategic Planning Program gives   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 15 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on May 14, 2024: Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of the Interim Mayor and Chief of Police for the city of St. George. "Chief Morris and Mayor Yates have the experience needed to fill these roles--especially during this important time of transition. I look forward to the work they will do to ensure St. George is a safe and thriving community," said Governor Jeff Landry. "I am extrem  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on May 14, 2024: Attorneys General Liz Murrill (Louisiana) and Lynn Fitch (Mississippi) filed suit today challenging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) attempt to hijack the protections of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to promote the Biden administration's effort to impose a national abortion regime. In their suit, the Attorneys General explain how the Pregnant Workers Fairn  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 16 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Retired engineer and lawyer Frank Bright, 81, who in April ran his 21st Boston Marathon, will slow down long enough to serve as keynote speaker for Louisiana Tech University's pair of 2024 spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 25, in the Thomas Assembly Center on the Tech campus. A Tech Class of 1965 graduate in chemical engineering and four-year letterman in both track and cross country, Bright will addre  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 17 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) recently recognized students receiving the National Security Fellowship with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). The National Security Fellowship program is a collaborative effort between the Air Force Global Strike Command, Louisiana Tech Applied Research Corporation (LTARC), and the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC). This yearlong program allows fellows to use their ski  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 14 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: LSU has named Clint Willson dean of the College of the Coast & Environment, effective June 1. Willson has held the appointment on an interim basis since July 1, 2023, and has been selected to serve in the role permanently after competing in a national search. Willson holds the Mike N. Dooley, P.E. Professorship in Civil & Environmental Engineering. Willson has been with LSU since 1998, and his leade  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 15 (TNSres) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: In a second round of Big Idea seed grants, the largest internal funding program in LSU history, the Provost's Fund for Innovation in Research is investing $1.2 million in 15 interdisciplinary research teams. Aligned with LSU's Scholarship First Agenda, the teams and their projects aim to solve pressing problems in Louisiana and everywhere. "This substantial investment marks a strategic adva  more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, May 15 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: McNeese State University conferred honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to two McNeese alumni at commencement - the Honorable U.S. District Judge James D. Cain Jr. and ASM Global Executive Vice President Doug Thornton - during the 162nd commencement ceremonies May 10 at McNeese's Legacy Center. "This is the highest honor that the university can bestow upon an individual," said Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, McN  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling and approved Louisiana's new congressional map, which includes a second Black majority House district. The decision is seen as a win for Democrats, as it is likely to result in the party gaining an additional seat in the House of Representatives, potentially aiding their efforts to regain control of the chamber in the upcoming elections. Faculty experts at the George   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 14 -- The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center issued the following news: Micah Allen-Chambers, the Assistant Director of Sales at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, was chosen to receive the Engagement Award by her peers at the recent International Association of Venue Manager's Senior Executive Symposium. This award is given to an individual who demonstrates significant engagement and leadership at the Symposium. The IAVM Senior Executiv  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, May 14 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: Nicholls received two cybersecurity grants funded by the Louisiana Cybersecurity Grant initiative developed by the Louisiana Board of Regents to establish the Maritime Cybersecurity program at Nicholls State University and the Louisiana Cyber Academy. Nicholls President Jay Clune, PhD said, "Developing a highly-skilled cybersecurity workforce helps fill a critical need of the region, state and nation.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today that it has been selected by the Firefighters' Retirement System (FRS) of Louisiana to provide asset servicing and data analytics capabilities for the $2.4 billion (as of 3/31/24) fund. FRS of Louisiana is a governmental defined benefit pension plan, established by the state legislature in 1980 to provide reti  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, May 18 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Louisiana Tech University students and the state's forestry industry are set to benefit from the recent planting of a seed that's sure to grow. Representatives of the University's College of Applied and Natural Sciences (CANS) and the US Department of AgricultureForest Service, Southern Research Station (USDA-FS-SRS) have signed a letter of intent regarding both a shared commitment to forest sector-based research  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, May 17 -- The University of Louisiana's Lafayette Campus issued the following news: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration has once again been recognized for its MBA degree program online. The degree program is No. 70 on Fortune Education's Best Online MBA Programs for 2024 list. It's the fourth year in a row the program has been featured in the yearly rankings, which began in 2021. Fortune Education evaluates factors  more