'Vampire Diaries' star says farming is 'in my blood,' reflects on growing up poor in Louisiana

Ian Somerhalder told Fox News Digital that he grew up "super poor" but was rich in the things that he needed. Ian Somerhalder found success and fame on "Vampire Diaries" and "Lost," which wasn't the norm for the Louisiana …

Longtime advocate for Louisiana industry talks clean energy, manufacturing shift

Tim Johnson has been in the persuasion business since he left LSU in the late 1980s with a degree in political science and history. As a 26-year-old, he founded The TJC Group, the consultancy firm that he's been running ever since and represents many …

Hidrogenii, a Plug and Olin Joint Venture, Commissions 15 Ton Per Day Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana

Plug Power is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug Power provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage …

Acadiana initiative aims to bring Hollywood-scale film scoring to Louisiana

Louisiana’s long-standing reputation as a music powerhouse is taking a step forward with the launch of Louisiana Scoring, a program designed to bring Hollywood-scale film scoring to the state. This initiative, housed at Acadiana Center for the Arts, aims …

Louisiana Supreme Court won't consider appeal in Murphy Painter lawsuit on procedural grounds

Following the Louisiana Supreme Court's decision not to consider an appeal in a long-running lawsuit involving the Ascension Parish president, his attorney says the case against his client “is over.” Filed in 2020, the lawsuit stemmed from the 2019 …

Trump administration revokes 16 student visas in Louisiana, schools confirm

Sixteen international students at Louisiana universities have had their U.S. visas revoked. The universities affected include Southern University, SUNO, UL Lafayette, UNO, and Tulane. The Trump administration cited reasons such as prior criminal arrests …

More than 39,000 Louisiana students apply for LA GATOR, LDOE reports

Louisiana received over 39,000 applications for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program, with nearly 35,000 deemed eligible. Funding for the program is pending approval from the Louisiana Legislature, with Gov. Landry requesting $93 million to serve approximately …

Louisiana's new private education program draws nearly 40,000 applications

A new program to help Louisiana families pay for private education drew nearly 40,000 applications in less than two months, state officials said Wednesday — a number that Gov. Jeff Landry, who has championed the program, called “astounding.” Beginning next …

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Louisiana Public Service Commission votes 3-2 to halt statewide energy efficiency program

BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted 3-2 to halt the state's energy efficiency program, which aimed to reduce power waste in order to save customers money. Commissioners Eric Skrmetta, Jean-Paul P. Coussan, and Mike Francis voted …