On deck: A new sports complex that Terrebonne Parish officials have talked about for years is a step closer to reality now that the parish council has awarded a design contract to Joseph Furr Design Studio of Baton Rouge. The (Houma) Courier reports conceptual drawings of the project show fields for baseball, softball and soccer, as well as a water park, all surrounded with adequate parking. Officials say tennis courts and a walking track could also be added. Check out the full story here for more details.
For public-sector pros: Southern University says it’s offering a new online Executive Master of Public Administration degree. The online degree is housed within the Department of Public Administration, which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. The EMPA is designed specifically for those who already have professional and public-sector experience, who are striving for a higher level of education to enable them to access more work opportunities within the public sector. Get full details on the new program and registration info here.
Streams to screens: The number of people who connect their televisions to the Internet is growing rapidly, with 1 of 5 consumers now using video game consoles, Blu-ray players or other devices to experience the Web through their TV screens, according to a new national study by Frank N. Magid Associates. The Los Angeles Times reports the research finds that 21% of consumers in the United States connect their TVs to the Internet—up from 16% a year earlier. That number is likely to rise, with 30% of consumers who haven’t already connected expressing an interest in doing so, Magid found in its nationally representative survey of 2,540 people. Read the full story here.
Today’s poll question: Do you connect your TV to the Internet?
