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Christiana Botic/Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for AmericaBecause of contract disputes, cost and legislative hurdles, it will likely take years before the remainder of the city’s tens of thousands of lead pipes are replaced. In the meantime, experts say residents should take precautions like water filters. -
Courtesy of WYES-TVNorman C. Francis, the president of Xavier University for nearly half a century, died on Wednesday, his family announced. He was 94 years old. -
Aubri Juhasz/WWNOOur reporters share some of their favorite radio stories from recent years. -
Aubri Juhasz/WWNOAdvocates for the law have long argued the point isn’t to hold kids back, but make sure they get the support they need to be ready for fourth grade.
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John MacDougall/AFP via Getty ImagesBuzz around whether the city's film festival would take a stance on the war in Gaza has dominated conversation in recent days. -
Patrick Smith/Getty Images EuropeAlex Ferreira wins 10th gold medal for Team USA, matching America's highest total in Winter OlympicsFreeskier Alex Ferreira clinches a tenth gold medal for the U.S. in these Games, tying the U.S.'s all-time record for gold medals in a Winter Olympics.
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President Trump claimed the justices opposing his position were acting because of partisanship, though three of those ruling against his tariffs were appointed by Republican presidents.
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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