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News from February 2023

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Southern University statement on death of former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa James A. Joseph

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 28, 2023

Southern University is saddened to learn of the death of distinguished alumnus and U.S. Ambassador to South Africa James A. Joseph, who died on Friday, Feb. 17 at the age of 88. Appointed by President Bill Clinton, Joseph served as ambassador from 1996 to 2000.

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Center for International Affairs and University Outreach collecting items for Türkiye earthquake relief

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 26, 2023

The Southern University Center for International Affairs and University Outreach is collecting essential items for the people of Türkiye in the wake of the deadly earthquakes that struck the country in early February.

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Southern University System partners with Togetherall to provide students with 24/7 peer-to-peer mental health support

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 25, 2023

In continued efforts to provide students with accessible mental health care, the Southern University System has partnered with Togetherall to offer all students free 24/7 online peer-to-peer mental health support.

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Southern University to celebrate 143 years with events through March

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 25, 2023

Southern University to celebrate 143 years with events through March, including investiture of President-Chancellor Shields

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Baton Rouge Reporter area weekly mass times

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 25, 2023

The following parishes in the Baton Rouge Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Louisiana U.S. Rep Garret Graves: "ICYMI - this week we met with @ShopFloorNAM , @LABI_biz and Laitraim Companies (a Louisiana based company)..."

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 25, 2023

Garret Graves has 17,917 Twitter followers as of Feb. 24.

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Louisiana U.S. Rep Garret Graves: "We continue to talk with businesses across south Louisiana to hear how they are impacted by inflation,..."

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 25, 2023

Garret Graves has 17,917 Twitter followers as of Feb. 24.

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Baton Rouge launches new public-private coalition for public safety: ‘We’re all impacted.’

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 24, 2023

Baton Rouge elected officials, law enforcement, business owners and nonprofits are launching a new coalition to improve public safety in Baton Rouge called SafeBR.

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Louisiana U.S. Rep Garret Graves: "Invasive species impact communities in various ways, which is why we joined several colleagues from..."

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 24, 2023

Garret Graves has 17,895 Twitter followers as of Feb. 23.

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Louisiana U.S. Rep Garret Graves: "We are using this week National Invasive Species Awareness Week to bring national attention to nutria-related..."

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 24, 2023

Garret Graves has 17,895 Twitter followers as of Feb. 23.

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Downtown Development District and Baton Rouge Area Chamber Partnering to Fill Vacant Storefronts

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 23, 2023

A project to revitalize downtown Baton Rouge is in the works.

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Louisiana U.S. Rep Garret Graves: "Happy Mardi Gras!"

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 22, 2023

Garret Graves has 17,895 Twitter followers as of Feb. 21.

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Kindle Energy Breaks Ground on $750 Million Power Station in Iberville Parish

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 21, 2023

Kindle Energy announced it is building a $750 million, 700-megawatt electric generation plant in Iberville Parish that will produce enough electricity to power more than 500,000 homes per year.

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Louisiana U.S. Rep Garret Graves: "Appreciate @JenniferHomendy and @NTSB staying focused on facts and safety. Weve got to get this right..."

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 18, 2023

Garret Graves has 17,880 Twitter followers as of Feb. 17.

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Baton Rouge Reporter area weekly mass times

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 18, 2023

The following parishes in the Baton Rouge Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Baton Rouge Recovers All Pandemic-Era Job Losses

By Press releases submission | Feb 18, 2023

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) today released its monthly economic indicator dashboard that examines and analyzes the state of the regional economy.

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Louisiana U.S. Rep Garret Graves: "The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District will be reimbursed by FEMA $4,127,623.10 for Hurricane Ida..."

By Baton Rouge Reporter | Feb 17, 2023

Garret Graves has 17,861 Twitter followers as of Feb. 16.

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Agribusiness student Antoine Richardson to participate in Madden NFL 23 x HBCU Tournament during Super Bowl

By Press releases submission | Feb 16, 2023

Antoine Richardson, a sophomore agricultural business student from Wynne, Arkansas, has been selected to represent Southern University at the 3rd annual EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 23 x HBCU Tournament with an exclusive experience during Super Bowl LVII the week of Feb. 6-13.

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BRAC’s Business Intelligence Team Announces Riverbend Research Firm

By Press releases submission | Feb 16, 2023

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) today launched Riverbend Research, an offshoot of its Business Intelligence department. Riverbend Research is a standalone analysis and consulting firm conducting research for private and public clients.

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BRAC’s New Consulting Firm Will Work with Clients Beyond Capital Region

By Press releases submission | Feb 16, 2023

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today launched Riverbend Research, a stand-alone analysis and consulting firm conducting research for clients beyond the Capital Region.