Sabrina LeBoeuf
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ULM faculty, staff celebration honors the history, struggles and accomplishments of women
On Mar. 8, 2022, faculty and staff at the University of Louisiana Monroe celebrated International Women's Day. → Read More
Louisiana gas prices jump 51 cents in a week, near $4 mark: All-time record high in sight
As a result of Russia's invasion into Ukraine, gas prices in Louisiana are nearing the $4 mark. Prices haven't been this high since 2008. → Read More
Governor declares March Problem Gambling Awareness Month. But how widespread is it?
There is little research on online gambling habits in the United States, leaving the future unpredictable for problem gambling. → Read More
Anxiety, depression already high in kids before pandemic, COVID causes spike in ER visits
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that mental health ER visits by teens increased 31%, 24% in younger children. → Read More
How parents and guardians can talk with children about scary topics like the war in Ukraine
With Russia waging war against Ukraine, parents may be left wondering how to discuss the hard topic with their children. → Read More
Russian invasion of Ukraine affecting U.S. economy, and not just with higher gas prices
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is having rippling effects on the economy in the United States, including in Louisiana. → Read More
Early Childcare Education Month: Many Louisiana families lack access to quality child care
For the first-ever Early Childhood Education Month in Louisiana, advocates are asking for $94 million. → Read More
Why this Northeast Louisiana school hasn't had a home sports game in two years
Lincoln Preparatory School has been without local school athletic facilities for the past two years, forcing students to travel for every game. → Read More
Louisiana is seeing its highest gas prices since 2014. Here's why.
Gas prices in Louisiana are the highest they have been in eight years. This is partly due to tensions with Russia. → Read More
Two northeast Louisiana universities cut mask mandate, but one keeps indoor requirement
The University of Louisiana Monroe dropped its mask mandate Monday following a policy change from the UL System. → Read More
Carroll High alumna shares experiences from attending school during desegregation battle
Wanda Ford, who attended Carroll High in 1965 and 1966 discusses what it was like to attend the school while it was segregated. → Read More
Sterlington teacher James Evans wins Presidential award for science teaching excellence
Sterlington Middle School teacher James "Robbie" Evans is the second Sterlington teacher in a row to receive this presidential honor. → Read More
17% of Louisiana borrowers may qualify for student loan forgiveness. Are you one of them?
Under a waiver for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, about 17% of Louisiana borrowers could see their remaining balance disappear. → Read More
Tensas Parish Schools offering $100 gift cards as incentive to get kids vaccinated
Students in Tensas Parish can show their proof of vaccination to get a $100 gift card to a local restaurant. → Read More
Study says 43.5% of Monroe's workers at risk of losing their jobs to automation: But when?
Economics professor Tammy Johnston recommends people undergo additional training to prevent losing their jobs to automation. → Read More
Cedar Creek lawsuit to be jury trial; plaintiffs ask to seal all proceedings
Several updates in the lawsuit against Cedar Creek School involve there now going to be a trial by jury. → Read More
Louisiana employers, families lose millions each year due to COVID day-care breakdowns
A survey from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found that families are struggling to get child care, which leads to large economic impacts. → Read More
Louisiana employers, families lose millions each year due to COVID day-care breakdowns
A survey from the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children found that families are struggling to get child care, which leads to large economic impacts. → Read More
Two Grambling students on the cover of Ebony Magazine honoring Black women in STEM
Two students at Grambling State University were selected out of a nationwide pool to be Ebony Magazine's HBCU STEM Queens. → Read More
Here are 10 heated outdoor dining spots to take your loved one for Valentine's Day
Just because winter weather is here does not mean Valentine's Day has to take place indoors. Here are several spots with heated outdoor seating. → Read More