Bills to accelerate absentee ballots, let teens into voting booths advance

Rep. Lance Harris, left, and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin testified last Thursday about voting bills. (Photo by Sydney McGovern/LSU Manship School News Service)

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April 28, 2021

BATON ROUGE—A House committee advanced a bill Thursday to extend the time to prepare and verify absentee ballots prior to election day. It also advanced a bill that may soon allow your teenager to accompany you in the voting booth.

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LEDD Receives Prestigious Award

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October 9, 2024

Noting the organization’s exceptional leadership in working to improve higher education in the state, Louisiana Community and Technical College System...

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Treats – Not Tricks

LPSB Personnel to Receive Stipend on Halloween

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 9, 2024

The end of the month checks for LaSalle Parish School System educators will include special treats as stipends are distributed from the Louisiana Legi...

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LCU Distinguised Alumni Chosen

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October 9, 2024

Olla Native Among Honorees Three well-serving alumni of Louisiana Chrisitan University (formerly Louisiana College) have been selected as this year’s ...

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Early Voting Begins October 18

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 9, 2024

For November 5 Election Early voting for the November 5 Presidential and Congressional Election will begin Friday, October 18 and continue until Tuesd...

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Howdy Neighbor Day 2024

October 9, 2024

Photos by Jena Jr. High student Eli Breithaupt: Jena’s annual Howdy Neighbor Day featured vendors selling everything from handmade items to delicious...

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Tales On The Trail Literacy Festival This Saturday

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October 9, 2024

It’s time! The Tales on the Trail Literacy Festival will take place at Jena High School this Saturday, October 12.Follow the signs and banners leading...