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Several Louisiana public university athletic programs face financial deficits | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – 2025-02-14 13:28:00

SUMMARY: Auditors have found financial deficits in the athletic departments of five Louisiana public universities, totaling over $21.7 million. Louisiana Tech University had the largest deficit at $10.5 million, with high expenses in student aid and coaching salaries. Northwestern State University faced a $2.66 million shortfall, while the University of Louisiana at Monroe reported a $4.49 million gap. McNeese State and Nicholls State had smaller deficits of $1.65 million and $1.69 million, respectively. These programs rely heavily on institutional support and contributions, with significant spending on student aid and coaching salaries driving their financial shortfalls.

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Louisiana paper mill to close, lay off 450 workers

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lailluminator.com – Greg LaRose – 2025-02-14 17:53:00

Louisiana paper mill to close, lay off 450 workers

by Greg LaRose, Louisiana Illuminator
February 14, 2025

Some 450 employees of a Natchitoches Parish paper mill will lose their jobs by the end of April after their parent company announced the facility’s pending closure Thursday.

International Paper is shutting down its Red River Mill in Campti that makes containerboard, as well as a recycling plant in Phoenix, a box-making plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis.

Across the company, 495 hourly positions and 179 salaried jobs are being eliminated, according to a news release.

Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Workforce Commission announced in a joint statement Friday they will work together to address the Red River Mill closure. Orientation sessions will be scheduled in the near future to help dislocated workers find new employment quickly, a statement from the agencies said. 

“We understand that right now people are feeling uncertain about their future. Please be assured that help is on its way.” LWC Secretary Susana Schowen said in the statement.    

State Sen. Alan Seabaugh, R-Shreveport, told KSLA-TV that International Paper told him most of the employees being let go in Campti will be offered jobs at its facility in Mansfield, which also makes containerboard. The senator said the number of employees being let go could lead to local school closures, as families are forced to relocate to find work. 

“I’ve been on the phone with loggers and foresters all day,” Seabaugh said. “This is a big ripple effect.”

International Paper, considered the largest producer of paper products in the world, also operates facilities in Bogalusa, Lafayette, Shreveport and Springhill.

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New Orleans City Council puts parade rule enforcement in NOPD's court

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-02-14 09:35:01

SUMMARY: New Orleans city leaders are prioritizing safety ahead of the 2025 Mardi Gras season following the January 1st terror attack that resulted in 14 fatalities. The City Council passed a resolution allowing the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) to exercise discretion in enforcing safety protocols regarding prohibited items along parade routes, such as tents and sofas, which were banned last year. This approach aims to focus on public safety without over-policing and promote a safe and enjoyable parade experience. Additionally, the council approved a contract to increase security patrols, ensuring adequate manpower during Carnival festivities.

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Louisiana attorney general filing lawsuit against Orleans Parish sheriff over immigration policies

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-02-13 22:18:48

SUMMARY: A legal battle is underway in New Orleans, where Louisiana’s Attorney General, Liz Meraud, has filed a lawsuit against the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) over sanctuary city policies. The lawsuit challenges a court-approved consent judgment that prevents OPSO from complying with ICE detainers unless a suspect faces violent crime charges. The state argues OPSO’s refusal to cooperate violates state and federal law, while immigration advocates defend the policy, claiming it protects immigrant communities. OPSO disagrees but can’t elaborate due to pending litigation. This lawsuit could disrupt the consent judgment, with further legal actions expected.

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A legal battle is brewing in New Orleans after Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office over ice policies.

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