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City of Lake Charles unveils Nellie Lutcher mural – American Press
SUMMARY: On April 15, 2024, the City of Lake Charles premiered a mural honoring jazz musician Nellie Lutcher at the Nellie Lutcher Memorial Park, coinciding with the Nellie Lutcher Festival. Funded by a Tellurian Inc. grant and the Leadership Southwest Class of 2022, the vibrant artwork by Southwest Louisiana artist John Whaley Jr. aims to celebrate cultural heritage, engage youth, and boost local tourism. Mayor Nic Hunter praised Whaley's work for its joyful representation of Lutcher, and a forthcoming plaque will acknowledge project contributors. The mural underscores the impact of public art in cultivating a unique community identity.
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Thousands of participants to walk in Carry The Load’s National Relay – American Press
SUMMARY: Thousands of individuals will participate in Carry The Load's National Relay as part of its annual Memorial May campaign to honor fallen military, veterans, first responders, and their families. This 14th campaign covers 20,000 miles across 48 states, culminating in the Dallas Memorial March. Two Lake Charles events will take place on May 24, highlighting community contributions. Participants can now use the Good Move app for tracking activities and fundraising. The non-profit's co-founder, Stephen Holley, emphasizes the unifying effect of the event. Registration for the relay is free, with details at carrytheload.org/Memorial-May.
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SUMMARY: May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Louisiana is calling for more individuals to become foster caregivers. A daily average of 4,100 children in the state require foster care, yet there are only 1,649 certified foster homes available. DCFS Secretary David Matlock emphasizes the need for safe, loving homes for children who have faced abuse or neglect. Amanda Brunson, the Child Welfare assistant secretary, stresses the support system available for foster caregivers. Prospective caregivers must meet certain requirements and can attend an orientation to learn more about the program. For additional information or to sign up for orientation, visit www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/be-there-foster.
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Cassidy, Risch, colleagues introduce NOPE Act to cut off US funding to UN if Palestinian authority receives more privileges – American Press
SUMMARY: U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Jim Risch, along with 23 colleagues, introduced the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act to prevent U.S. funding to the UN if the Palestinian Authority gains more privileges. The legislation aims to uphold existing funding restrictions and expresses strong U.S. opposition to any unilateral changes to the Palestinian Authority's status by the UN. Cassidy and Risch, joined by other Republican senators, argue that the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization have issues with corruption and support terrorism, and therefore should not be granted increased credibility at the United Nations.
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