After 16 years of serving KRVS, we wish our Assistant General Manager, Megan Brown Constantin, the very best as she takes on a new role as Cultural Program Coordinator with CODOFIL.Megan has driven so much of what makes Radio Acadie special — from launching our first-ever endowment campaign and expanding partnerships, to championing Louisiana music, language, and culture as no other station can. Her passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication have left a lasting mark on this station and its audiences in and beyond Southwest Louisiana.While we'll miss seeing her at KRVS every day, we're excited to watch her continue promoting Louisiana's French heritage in her new role.Merci, Megan, for your years of service, your friendship, and your belief in the power of public radio. Your voice will always be part of Radio Acadie.À bientôt, notre chère amie.
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Jay Marcano for the Gulf States NewsroomGov. Jeff Landry announced the updated plans, framing it as validation of an economic development strategy he's pursued aggressively since taking office. -
Graphic courtesy of Climate CentralA new study analyzed nearly 12,000 calls to the Louisiana 988 hotline and found suicide-related calls rose sharply following unusually hot nights. -
Charles Maldonado/Verite NewsPublic officials, experts and advocates agree the fee is needed to make up a funding gap, but are split on how it should be carried out. -
Aubri Juhasz/WWNONew Orleans public schools were among the most improved in the state, extending the district’s upward trajectory.
Born and raised in Carencro, Kristen Foreman is here in the studio! She is an upcoming "old soul" in today's Country Music in Nashville and Texas. With lyrics rooted in Louisiana culture and a smooth classic Country sound, Kristen Foreman is, no doubt, making waves in the industry.
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Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty ImagesSpain is back in the men's World Cup final for the first time since 2010. That's also when Spain won its only World Cup title. France had hoped to reach the final for the third straight tournament. -
Hispanolistic/Getty ImagesWhat's it like to grow up and learn in the age of AI? NPR put that question to seven teenagers across the country.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.
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