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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sabine Parish tourism legend wins Louisiana Rural Tourism Legacy Award
SABINE PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Louisiana Office of Tourism announced that a tourism champion in Sabine Parish was honored with an award. Linda Curtis Sparks received the second-annual Lt. Governor's Rural Tourism Legacy Award to recognize her as a leader in rural tourism development. Sparks is the former director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission and formerly served as director of the Sabine River Authority. 'Linda has been a tremendous force within the tourism industry. She began her tourism career in the late 1980s when she oversaw the development of the Toledo Bend Reservoir. She worked tirelessly to develop Toledo Bend as a Sportsman's Paradise top bass fishing destination in the United States,' said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. 'While we have so many deserving individuals of this award, Linda was selected as the 2025 recipient because of her dedication and commitment to attracting visitors off the beaten path.' Bill expanding ticket writing power of Louisiana park rangers advances Her career has spanned several decades and she is currently developing the Zwolle Museum on the Bend. Sparks has also received multiple awards and recognition in the tourism industry, including the Will Mangham Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award, Economic Development Person of the Year, Rural Tourism Award of the Year, and she is an inductee into the Sabine Hall of Fame. 'Tourism is one of the most powerful economic tools we use to uplift rural communities. It tells our story, brings people together, and creates opportunity where it is needed most. My advice to anyone working to improve their community is simple – be resilient, have patience, persevere, and have faith. Great things take time,' said Linda Sparks. The Louisiana Rural Tourism Legacy Award recognizes individuals who have retired from the Louisiana travel and tourism industry but continue to work to enhance their community for visitors. Nomination criteria include: Individual has retired from the Louisiana travel and tourism industry Individual made significant contributions to the rural travel and tourism industry Individual served in a rural business, convention & visitors center, tourist commission or other tourism-related entity Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police suicide epidemic continues to grip Long Island as cops confirm body found on Nassau beach — believed to be retired NYPD officer
A retired NYPD officer appears to have taken his own life on Lido Beach Monday morning, a source tells The Post — the latest in an alarming number of law enforcement suicides on Long Island. Nassau County police confirmed they discovered a body on the Hempstead beach Monday, but have yet to identify the person or release many details about the incident. Cops admitted they believe the death was a suicide. A source close to the investigation said the male victim was a former New York City cop who came to the beach and fatally shot himself with a handgun during the early morning hours. 'Its a sad situation that we're not really looking to report on,' Nassau police told The Post. If an autopsy confirms the self-inflicted killing, it would mark the seventh police officer to commit suicide in New York state this year. At its current pace, the state is on track to see more than 20 police suicides by the end of 2025 — far surpassing 2024's total of 13. 'The numbers are alarming, which is why our mental health should be a priority,' Nassau County PBA President Tommy Shevlin told The Post. Just last month, Shevlin blew the whistle on police suicides across the state, with more than half now coming out of Long Island. 'We are in the midst of a quiet crisis,' Suffolk County PBA President Lou Civello previously said. In Suffolk, four officers took their own lives last year. Allfour of the Long Island police suicides this year have occurred in Nassau. 'The suicide rate among law enforcement is 60% higher than the average population,' Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on X last year, in allocating $13 million toward mental health support for cops across the state. But the police union presidents believe more is needed, urging Albany to pass the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act that would create a mental health support program for officers. 'This legislation is not just necessary — it's long overdue,' Civello said.
Scoop
30-04-2025
- Health
- Scoop
From Lab To Lecture Hall: ADInstruments Software Supports Data-Driven Science
Research organisations and universities are continuing to invest in tools that allow for accurate, real-time physiological data analysis, as laboratories adapt to changing research and teaching needs. In response, ADInstruments provides integrated solutions aimed at improving data reliability and workflow consistency across life science applications. Central to this offering is ADInstruments' data acquisition software, designed to work alongside PowerLab hardware for high-resolution signal capture and analysis. This software allows researchers to record and interpret biological activity across multiple systems with precision. It supports a wide range of experimental setups, including cardiovascular, electrophysiological, and respiratory studies, making it suitable for both laboratory-based research and education. Beyond real-time data collection, the platform functions as comprehensive life science software, supporting broader teaching and experimental workflows. Products such as LabChart and Lt extend its use into the classroom, allowing educators and students to conduct complex experiments, automate calculations, and store data in the cloud. This unified system ensures consistency between research and teaching environments, while remaining adaptable to different disciplines, including pharmacology, physiology, and biomedical engineering. The software is built to integrate with existing laboratory instruments and teaching tools, enabling institutions to improve data workflows without replacing core systems. With cross-platform compatibility and secure cloud-based access, ADInstruments continues to support the evolving needs of academic and research settings worldwide.
