BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – During a Wednesday, March 8 meeting, every member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education agreed to a funding formula that would impact Louisiana’s K-12 educators and support staff throughout the 2023-24 school year. BESE’s proposed funding formula now includes a new Minimum Foundation Program, or MFP, designed…… MORE
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Lafayette Police and Lafayette Crimestoppers are asking for the public’s help identifying the person(s) responsible for stealing more than $29,000 worth of tires from a local business. Police said the theft occurred March 3 at the Goodyear Tire store on West Willow Street when two suspects cut a hole through the east…… MORE
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. More here… MORE
A social media influencer and self-proclaimed con artist pleaded guilty on Monday to fraudulently obtaining $1.5mn in Covid-related government loans which she used to fund a lavish lifestyle flaunted over Instagram and TikTok. Danielle Miller stole the identities of more than ten people to set up bank accounts and obtain loans, which she used to travel and…… MORE
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns defeated the Southern Alabama Jaguars in the 2023 Sunbelt Championship today. The final score is 71-66, with Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns winning. This means UL now qualifies for the NCAA. More Here… MORE
Chris Rock joked about that controversial Will Smith Oscars moment nearly one year later in his new comedy special. On Saturday night, the comedian performed Netflix’s first-ever live broadcast, a comedy special titled Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, from the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore. More Here… MORE
DENVER (KDVR/NEXSTAR) — Have you ever had one of those annoying calls show up on your cellphone with an unknown number or no caller ID? You are not alone. According to YouMail’s Robocall Index, the volume of calls nationwide jumped 5.7% in January over the previous month’s numbers. YouMail, a free voicemail and spam blocking app,…… MORE
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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A man wearing a hoodie, sunglasses and sagging pants used pliers to steal designer handbags worth more than $9,000 from the display shelves at Dillards in the Mall of Acadiana, according to Lafayette police. Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department now need the public’s help to identify the suspect. More…… MORE
