United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that Ryan Taylor, 19, of Lake Charles, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Robert R. Summerhays to serve 26 months in federal prison for firearm theft from a licensed firearm dealer.

The Louisiana Department of Education reports that nearly 2,300 educators across the state have started specialized, rigorous training to mentor aspiring teachers, provide curriculum-specific professional development to new and current teachers in their school systems, and implement academic…

The way to create permanent change in the appearance of our state means reaching out to young people and educating them on the importance of caring for, respecting and loving their communities.