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The Smart College Path in Louisiana: How the 2+2 Community College Route Through LCTCS Leads to a Four-Year Degree and Career Success Higher education is evolving. Families are more cost-conscious, students are more career-focused, and employers are increasingly interested in skills, credentials, and real-world readiness. In Louisiana, one of the most powerful and practical pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree begins at a community college and finishes at a university. This 2+2 route—two years at a community college followed by two years at a four-year institution—has become a strategic, affordable, and academically sound way to earn a degree without sacrificing…
Understanding Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just one day — it’s an entire season of parades, parties, and traditions that build up to Fat Tuesday. The exact dates change every year because Mardi Gras is tied to the Easter calendar, but the season generally runs from early January (King’s Day or Epiphany) through Fat Tuesday, which falls sometime between early February and early March. Key Dates to Know King’s Day (January 6): The official start of Carnival season. Smaller parades and events begin. Two weeks before Fat Tuesday: The parade schedule ramps up…
In this article we look at how a federal initiative planned for early December is already shaping political debate and community anxiety across Louisiana. Operation Swamp Sweep is a large scale immigration enforcement action scheduled to deploy an estimated 250 federal agents into New Orleans and parts of southeast Louisiana, according to reporting from the Mississippi Free Press and independent regional outlets. Community leaders in New Orleans describe a growing tension as they prepare for the arrival of a sizeable enforcement force and the uncertainty that comes with it. FAIR USE NOTICEThis article may contain copyrighted material; the use of…
The Latest News in Louisiana – September 05, 2025 The Latest News in Louisiana A roundup of news, stories, and topics curated from the local community. Disclaimer - The opinions and commentary of the content do not represent the views of How To Louisiana. All content is the product of the author(s) and all their rights are reserved to them alone. SADOW: Caddo School Democrats Flex Muscles with Rerun Source: thehayride.com | Read full story → Haven’t we seen this game of Caddo Parish School Board Clue before: the Democrats did it in District 8 with Jeri Bowen? Recently, this…
By: Safura Syed, Verite News - August 12, 2025 Increased restrictions on eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, introduced in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law — known as the One Big Beautiful Bill — could put a universal free school meal program at risk for New Orleans public school students. SNAP, previously known as food stamps, provides grocery benefits to low-income households, increasing access to healthy foods. But the program, which is administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, also pays for in-school meals. Being enrolled in SNAP allows kids to…
A nonverbal 12-year-old boy who went missing earlier this month in New Orleans was discovered dead from an alligator attack, according to authorities. The Orleans Parish coroner says 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez died from blunt-force trauma from an alligator and drowning after a 12-day search in New Orleans East. Timeline, agencies involved, and context on alligator risks in Louisiana. NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 28, 2025 — The Orleans Parish coroner has determined that 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez died from blunt-force trauma caused by an alligator and subsequent drowning after a nearly two-week search in New Orleans East. His body was discovered on Tuesday,…
