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Oregon State board accepts King Alexander’s resignation

F. King Alexander became the latest casualty of LSU’s Title IX scandal, when the Oregon State University Board of Trustees today accepted his resignation as president of OSU amid a growing outcry over the way he handled reports of sexual violence and misconduct while president of LSU from 2013 to 2019.

Ascension, Livingston parishes reach agreement ending levee lawsuit

Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment and Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks today announced a...

LSU lakes project receives $5M in federal funding to reduce flood risk

Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced $163 million in federal funding for 15 state...

The Healing Sole, Well Theory move into larger space

Dr. Meredith Warner and Natalie Noel are moving their two companies—The Healing Sole and Well Theory—into a larger office and warehouse space to accommodate growing operations like shipping.

Businesses pushing Congress to expand paid family leave

Nearly 200 businesses are pressing Congress for paid and more expansive family leave, a...

Local restaurants hold off on bringing back indoor live music

Phase three loosened more COVID-19 guidelines in Louisiana, including capacity limits for restaurants and...
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News alert: King Alexander submits resignation from Oregon State

King Alexander has resigned as president of Oregon State University because of fallout from his handling of reports of sexual abuse and misconduct while president of LSU.

Council to address third-party apps, curbside delivery in revised alcohol ordinance

Metro Council members Aaron Moak and Cleve Dunn, Jr. are co-sponsoring measures that would,...

BRAF to unveil restored downtown MLK memorial

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation was scheduled this morning to unveil the newly restored...

Alford: Saturday’s elections bring few surprises

This past Saturday’s elections in Louisiana brought with them the first official day of...