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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Warner Bros. PicturesAI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most. -
AFP via Getty ImagesThe U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.
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Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee.
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