Wednesday, September 23, 2026Headlines from KATC, KLFY & The Current · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 103
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Millions of dollars going to Louisiana HBCUs

Senator John Kennedy announced that Louisiana's historically Black colleges and universities will receive $14.2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education. This statewide investment supports HBCUs across Louisiana, including institutions that serve students from the Acadiana region.

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