GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Dec. 9 -- Grambling State University issued the following news: * * * Attorney Elizabeth G. Pierre Receives Honorary Doctorate at Grambling State Fall 2025 Commencement Grambling State University awarded Attorney Elizabeth Guillory Pierre the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during its Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony, celebrating a life defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to expanding opportunity across North Louisiana. A native of Palmetto, Lo  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas prepared for winter weather * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas is prepared for the winter season ahead and encourages customers to prepare as well. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's climate forecast, while some northern areas may see cooler, wetter conditions, the South will likely trend warmer and drier. Regardless of the intensity o  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy grant supports expansion of electric vehicle charging in Arkansas * Entergy Environmental Initiatives Fund powers new EV station in town of Keo Representatives from Entergy, Adopt a Charger and the City of Keo, Arkansas, gathered Oct. 17 to celebrate the installation of a new electric vehicle charger in Keo. The charger, equipped with two charging ports, was unveiled as part of  more

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Dec. 10 -- The Nicholls Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Entergy Louisiana Makes Three Contributions to Nicholls Foundation The Nicholls Foundation received three donations from Entergy Louisiana in support of Nicholls' Tour Tuesday program, Bayou Region Incubator and Department of Music's Opera Workshop. Tour Tuesday Thanks to Entergy's $10,000 contribution, Nicholls State University will be able to continue its Tour Tuesday program. This program f  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy sponsors the 52nd Bayou Classic, empowering vulnerable communities through active engagement * Entergy sponsors the 52 nd Bayou Classic, empowering vulnerable communities through active engagement Entergy recently sponsored the 52nd Bayou Classic, a celebration honoring the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As part of o  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas advances STEP Ahead plan to meet Southeast Texas' growing power needs * As Southeast Texas experiences rapid growth, Entergy Texas is investing in a stronger, more reliable power grid to support the region's expanding communities and economy. Through its long-term Southeast Texas Energy Plan, known as STEP Ahead, the company is advancing major projects that will enhance rel  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas earns top ranking in South Midsize segment in J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study, two years in a row * Entergy Texas has been ranked the highest in customer satisfaction with Business Electric Service in the South among Midsize Utilities, according to the J.D. Power 2025 Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study. This marks the seco  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy's "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" campaign combats food insecurity for vulnerable communities this holiday season * Entergy is dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. This November, we launched a "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" campaign, focusing on community assistance and food drives aimed at alleviating food insecurity for our most vulnerable neighbors a  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * From Apprentice to All-Star: Dakota Hill Named Lineman of the Game * When customers need help the most, Network Baseline Serviceman Dakota Hill is one of the Entergy Arkansas lineworkers they can count on. On Sunday, Dec. 14 he'll be recognized for that dedication in an unforgettable way, on the field of the Caesars Superdome as Entergy's Lineman of the Game during the New Orleans Saints  more

RUSTON, Louisiana, Dec. 9 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: * * * KLB grant keeps Louisiana - and Louisiana Tech - beautiful Louisiana Tech received a grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) to purchase branded reusable water bottles for use on campus, one part of a statewide initiative to engage college students in environmental stewardship and sustainability practices and further the goal of keeping Louisiana beautiful. By joining the KLB University Affiliate Networ  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Manufactured Homes: Give the Gift of Winter Comfort * Achieve energy savings this winter and beyond with our Manufactured Homes Program. Did you know that air leakage from your home can result in substantial energy waste? Our Entergy Solutions Manufactured Homes Program offers weatherization measures to improve your home's energy efficiency and alleviate concerns. By sealing your home eff  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Service, integrity and action: Entergy employees demonstrate exceptional service beyond the workplace * Entergy Louisiana is proud to recognize employees Jamison Jones and Caleb Neyland for their exceptional display of integrity, responsibility and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others - values that define who we are as a company. On Saturday, November 8, shortly after shif  more

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Dec. 12 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Spotlight Centenary a hit; historic fundraising tops $50 million On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Spotlight Centenary brought together alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students for an unforgettable evening at the Gold Dome. Guests enjoyed a chef-curated dinner, open bar, live music, dancing, and a program filled with inspiring performances and heartfelt tributes. Hosted by alum  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 9 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane expands its world-leading fish collection with donation of rare deepwater species The Tulane University Biodiversity Research Institute (TUBRI), home to one of the world's largest fish collections, has received more than 1,000 deep-sea specimens from the DEEPEND Consortium, bolstering Tulane's role as a leader in marine biodiversity and conservation research. The specimens, collected aboard th  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 13 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane University launches new effort to fast-track development of durable medicines Tulane University has received a nearly $1 million grant from the Gates Foundation to establish a Durable Medicine Model Unit at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center. The new unit will bring multiple research partners under one roof for standardized studies that will speed the development of long-lasting tr  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 13 (TNSjou) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Study: Invasive lizards' tempers flare with the heat Turns out those New Orleans lizards with record levels of lead in their blood are also picking more fights -- but heat, not heavy metal, may be driving their aggression. A new Tulane University study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306456525002141) published in the Journal of Thermal Biology finds that invasive brown   more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Dec. 12 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * Bayoumi named National Academy of Inventors fellow The National Academy of Inventors named Dr. Magdy Bayoumi, head of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Electrical and Computer Engineering program, to its 2025 Class of Fellows. "This is an outstanding and well-deserved recognition of Dr. Bayoumi's creativity, impact and leadership," said Dr. Kumer Das, interim vice president  more