Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
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🏘️ Community
The Check Out Louisiana program now lets library cardholders check out free day passes for state parks and historic sites at all 68 libraries statewide (pass numbers vary by location) and loans Geaux Explore backpacks (with binoculars and field guides) to enhance visits.
📰 Economy
A report from Leaders for a Better Louisiana shows the state ranks third among Southern states for job growth after adding nearly 23,000 jobs last year; metros like Slidell, Baton Rouge, and Monroe saw strong gains in health and construction jobs.
🎓 Education
Mallory Lott (a Covington High student) was named the 2026 Louisiana State Champion of Poetry Out Loud on Feb.
26 and will compete at the national finals in Washington, D.C. from April 27 to 29.
🏥 Health
Residents in Slidell can drop off unused prescription drugs at designated collection sites on April 25 for DEA Take Back Day, a program designed to safely dispose of medications and reduce misuse.
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