NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ochsner Health, the leading nonprofit health system in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Joy 101, the well-being platform founded and curated by Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Hoda Kotb. As the first employer in the nation and the first health system to partner with Joy 101, Ochsner is providing nearly 40,000 team members access at no cost to the personalized platform.
BOSSIER CITY, La. — Community, state, and national leaders gathered in Bossier City this week for the 44th annual Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice.
SHREVEPORT, La. — As families continue to manage high energy costs, SWEPCO reminds customers about a federal assistance program that may help eligible households pay their utility bills.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly known as LIHEAP, is designed to help income-qualified families offset home energy expenses.“LIHEAP is a federal program. It stands for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program,” a SWEPCO representative said. “It's just one of the ways that SWEPCO wants to make sure our customers know that we're here to help and help them access programs that can help them with their bills.”Customers can learn more and find application information by visiting swepco.com/billhelp. The website provides links to program details for Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas residents.Officials note that LIHEAP is funded through federal grants and is available on a first-come, first-served basis while funding remains available. Eligibility is based on income, and application periods may vary by state.Customers who believe they may qualify are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana Department of Health officials confirmed a Louisiana resident contracted a rare Naegleria fowleri infection, most likely while swimming in Lake Claiborne in Claiborne Parish.
KINDER, La., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coushatta Casino Resort welcomes legendary country hitmakers Sawyer Brown, with special guest Little Texas, to the Coushatta Entertainment Center on Friday, October 16, as part of The Boys and Me: Live 2026 Tour.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensorium Therapeutics, a clinical-stage central nervous system (CNS) biotechnology company developing mechanistically novel small-molecule medicines for psychiatric and neurological disorders, today announced that Phase 1a clinical data for SNTX-2643, its lead investigational therapy for anxiety disorders, will be presented at Psych Congress 2026, taking place September 15-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
BATON ROUGE, La. - Nearly half of the motor vehicle crash fatalities during the Labor Day holiday over the last five years were the result of someone drinking and driving, according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziegler, a national boutique investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the Series 2026 Bonds for the benefit of St. James Place of Baton Rouge (St. James Place).
