RUSTON, Louisiana, July 16 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * LA Tech accepts invitation to join Sun Belt Conference Louisiana Tech University has officially accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, a move that will renew rivalries and provide a better competitive experience for Bulldogs and Lady Techsters. The Sun Belt Board of Directors, which includes the presidents of the 13 conference member institutions, voted unanimously to invite Louisiana Te  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, July 14 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Little River Intake Repair Project to Begin at Turk Power Plant * Fulton, Ark. - Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is launching a critical infrastructure project on the Little River near the Turk Power Plant's water intake structure. Scheduled to begin in late July, this essential work will help ensure the continued reliability and efficiency   more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, July 15 -- McNeese State University shared the following news: * * * McNeese Students Put AI to Good Use McNeese State University computer science students are working on an artificial intelligence resume generator. Oluwatobiloba Onimole and David Majekodunmi are creating a web application called ResumAI that will modify a person's resume to better match a job description. "I've always been fascinated by the intersection of AI and practical, everyday tools," expla  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, July 14 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * SWEPCO Enhances Lake Welsh Access with Major Boat Ramp Improvements * PITTSBURG, Texas - Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) is investing in significant upgrades to the public boat ramp located near its power plant at Lake Welsh, reinforcing its commitment to community enrichment and environmental stewardship. Beginning July 21, weather permitt  more