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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lt. Gov. Nungesser stresses the need for emergency plans before disasters
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser spoke to a group dedicated to helping our state recover after natural disasters at the Emergency Disaster Volunteer Summit held at the Capitol Park Museum. Local News Helix Community Schools to help manage and operate 2 Baker schools He and his panel of funders at the summit are stressing the importance of having an emergency plan before a natural disaster strikes. Baton Rouge resident Julia Hunsucker says she and other friends she knows are well aware of the threat of flooding in our area and remain prepared. 'I'm on high ground, so I'm in pretty good shape. I don't have to worry about it, but I do have flood insurance just in case,' said Hunsucker. Michelin Guide expands to Southern US, includes Louisiana Hunsucker says that after the 2016 flood in Baton Rouge, she knew people who had to get new homes and one friend who had a long road to recovery. 'She had to have everything taken out of her main floor,' Hunsucker mentioned. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and panelists at the summit – who provide disaster response – say building community connections and relationships now – before you need them – is key. 'I sat in meetings day in and day out, through five hurricanes and the oil spill, and learned first-hand all the people behind the scenes, from GOHSEP for instance – they do incredible work to make things right in Louisiana,' Nungesser mentioned. The summit brought together people who give money after floods and hurricanes, from organizations like The Baton Rouge Area Foundation, United Way, Louisiana Blue, and the Red Cross. It was an effort to connect those in charge of allocating funds, and these leaders say they want you to do the same at the local level. The speakers stressed the importance of building relationships and community connections before natural disasters. They say it is crucial to figure out ahead of time who can connect you to someone who can assist with funding and resources in these cases. The panelists also say communication and storytelling are key to their survival after a disaster, so they know where to give money. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Helix Community Schools to help manage and operate 2 Baker schools
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Helix Community Schools is going to assist the City of Baker School System with the running of two of its schools during the upcoming school year. A letter was sent to the Baker community, stating that Helix Community Schools will help 'manage and operate Baker High School and Park Ridge.' Any students in Baker who are in kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome to attend Park Ridge with the goal of expanding enrollment at that school. The schools will add a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). The letter stated that both schools 'will develop a concentration in financial technology and performing arts.' The school names will not change, but the partnership aims to have the schools grow and evolve. A copy of the letter can be found below. Baker-and-Helix-letterDownload EBR schools, local judge reward students for good grades Jason, Kylie Kelce welcome fourth baby: 'Whoop, there she is!' Scientists fear impact of National Weather Service cuts Forecasters warn of long-lasting tornadoes, deadly floods in parts of US on Wednesday Chocolate bars recalled over possible small stones Helix Community Schools to help manage and operate 2 Baker schools Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
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Helix A.I. and Medical Academy nears completion
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — 'It's been decades since Opelousas has seen a new school. We're proud to bring this one.' said Preston Castille, President of Helix Community Schools. Education and bringing schools into the 21st century have been long discussed topics here in Opelousas, and now that goal is one step closer to reality as the Helix A.I and Medical Academy nears completion. In an interview, Castille said, 'It's bringing an innovative education model to our students in terms of A.I. and health care. It's a huge industry, both in terms of two separate fields, but both together as one single industry.' The academy gives children who attend in depth curriculum, introduction to A.I. as early as Kindergarten, along with hands on medical field experience with local medical facilities. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now In this virtual tour video from the school, it shows that modern 21st century classrooms and facilities will accompany this new style of curriculum. Castille said, 'It's a great partnership between the Saint Landry Parish School Board and the greater community. We just had a huge cross-section of folks from all across the community all excited about the promise of what this new school brings.' While the Helix A.I. and Medical Academy plans to bring in kindergarten through 5th grade students this fall, there is already a plan in place for even more grade levels in middle school to attend in 2026 and eventually high school students as well. Castille told News 10, 'We hope to break ground on Phase two later this year so that we'll have the little school constructed in time for our sixth graders to begin in the new facility next year.' Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open at the Academy for grades K-5. GOP rallies behind debt limit hike in Trump tax bill, speedy timeline The MLB teams with the highest — and lowest — median ticket prices: report Helix A.I. and Medical Academy nears completion New Iberia Teen Court teach teens the justice system Youngsville high schooler honored as 'Young Hero' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
