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Aubri Juhasz/WWNOThe board's decision places charter staff statewide beyond its authority, leaving teachers without an outside body to turn to when dealing with school leadership. -
Lindsey Wasson/APFlu was already at epidemic level before Fat Tuesday -
John Partipilo/Tennessee LookoutStates need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months. -
Elaine Thompson/APChanges made at the federal level to the food assistance program will cost millions in the coming years and make management of the program more complex.
Born and raised in Mamou, Louisiana—the heart of Cajun music—Holly grew up surrounded by the rhythms and melodies that would shape her sound. Holly Ortego is a Josie Music Awards Nominee, Acadiana Community Choice Awards Finalist, Acadiana Talent Ambassador, and BMI Nashville Singer/Songwriter whose artistry has earned acclaim across the Gulf Coast and beyond. Holly O joins us on the Caravan!
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Luca Bruno/APFighting intensified in the Middle East during the Olympic truce, in effect through March 15. Flights are being disrupted as athletes and families converge on Italy for the Winter Paralympics. -
Anupam GangopadhyayShe was thrilled to become the first teacher from a government-sponsored school in India to get a Fulbright exchange award to learn from U.S. schools. People asked two questions that clouded her joy.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WXXI listener Jonathan Black and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
New episodes premiere weekly during the Zydeco Stomp and will air throughout the week during the news and other KRVS programs. They'll also be posted weekly here and on Spotify.
- Youth Action Summit in McComb Veazey Neighborhood Coterie - Feb 17th
- Acadiana Center for the Arts hosts Lousiana Crossroads "50 Years of BeauSoleil" - Feb. 1 & Feb. 2, 2024
- UL Symphony Annual Halloween Concert - Oct. 26, 2023
- Lake Charles Symphony’s 66th Season Opening “A Musical Journey” - Oct. 1, 2023
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