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Amanda McElfresh

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
15
Latest publication
Sep 27, 2026
Outlet visibility, for NOLA.com
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Jul 12, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Amanda McElfresh

    Turning pain into purpose: A teen son’s legacy grows into a mission reaching thousands across Louisiana (opens the original)

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    Two weeks after the death of their 15-year-old son Owen in April 2023, Jordan Tabor and his wife, Lisa, had started the paperwork to launch their foundation, Rain Will Bring Flowers. The Baton Rouge couple was still navigating the earliest days of grief after Owen’s suicide, but Tabor said they already knew they wanted their son’s life and death to have an impact. “We incorporated 15 days after Owen’s passing,” he said. “We couldn’t let our family’s tragedy go to waste. We had to

  2. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Amanda McElfresh

    Free EBRPL resources available to help students tackle homework, test prep and career planning (opens the original)

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    As students settle into a new school year, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library offers a wealth of free resources designed to make everything from difficult math problems to ACT preparation a little more manageable. One of the most sought-after and comprehensive tools at EBRPL is Homework Louisiana, a free online tutoring service. Each day, until midnight, this platform connects learners with live tutors who can provide one-on-one help across subjects and grade levels. “If you need help with on

  3. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Amanda McElfresh

    Digital media program prepares Thrive students for future careers in the modern world (opens the original)

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    Thrive Academy is giving its students a new way to transform their interest in digital content into practical skills that can provide an advantage in their careers and higher education. This year, Thrive Academy has relaunched its digital media program with an updated curriculum that aligns with Louisiana standards and will give students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials. “The ultimate goal is for our students to graduate from Thrive with credentials that will allow them

  4. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Amanda McElfresh

    SPARK Studio gives St. James Episcopal early learners the freedom to wonder, explore and create (opens the original)

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    On any given day inside St. James Episcopal Day School’s SPARK Studio, young learners might engineer a roller coaster, paint with magnet wands, create a cardboard castle, or examine a butterfly wing under a digital microscope. These activities may look like play, but they are designed to encourage children to ask questions, solve problems, communicate with one another and discover how their ideas can shape the learning process. Now in its second year, SPARK Studio is located in the Graves Fami

  5. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Amanda McElfresh

    Suicide Prevention Month highlights the importance of recognizing signs and reaching out for support (opens the original)

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    September’s National Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to bring conversations about mental health into the open, particularly when some of the most important indications that a person is struggling can be easy to miss. Dr. Dee Barfield, vice president and chief medical officer at Louisiana Blue, said serious depression that can lead to suicidal thoughts does not always present through obvious changes in appearance or behavior. “I think social isolation is one of the hardest signs to

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