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Acadian Ambulance honors Southwest Louisiana Paramedic, EMT of the Year

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April 28, 2026

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Acadian Ambulance honors Southwest Louisiana Paramedic, EMT of the Year

Chris Rogers and Megan Wiley are among 33 finalists selected across a four-state service area

Acadian Ambulance named paramedic Chris Rogers and EMT Megan Wiley as its Southwest Louisiana finalists for top honors.
Rogers and Wiley are among 33 finalists selected from across the company’s four-state service area.
Rogers is recognized for his 10 years of service, advanced skills, and leadership within the company.

Acadian Ambulance has named paramedic Chris Rogers and EMT Megan Wiley as its Southwest Louisiana finalists for Medic and EMT of the Year.

The company selects 33 finalists annually from across its four-state service area based on peer nominations for patient care, work ethics and professionalism, according to a news release. Winners will be announced May 19 in Lafayette, according to Acadian Companies.

Paramedic Rogers and EMT Wiley represent the company’s Southwest Louisiana service area.

Acadian Ambulance has operated in Southwest Louisiana since 1973, when it began serving Jeff Davis and Acadia parishes, the release said. The company has nearly 200 employees in the region, which encompasses Calcasieu, Jeff Davis and Acadia parishes.

Chris Rogers, Paramedic

Rogers, based in Calcasieu Parish, has served with Acadian Ambulance for 10 years and is also an Associate Quality Improvement Coordinator (AQIC) for the Southwest Louisiana region.

A graduate of Acadian’s National EMS Academy, Rogers is recognized for his work ethic, advanced paramedic skills, and the respect he commands among his peers for his positive attitude and strong leadership.

He leads by example, encouraging his teammates to uphold the highest standards of patient care. His upbeat demeanor and energy make every shift more productive and collaborative, the release said.

In his role as AQIC, Rogers helps ensure that Southwest Louisiana team members deliver patient care and prepare new hires for success in emergency medical services. A natural problem solver, he is dependable, professional, and a pleasure to work alongside, Acadian Companies said.

Every patient interaction reflects his commitment to excellence and the highest standards of Acadian Ambulance.

Megan Wiley, EMT

Wiley, also based in Calcasieu Parish, began her career with Acadian Ambulance in March 2025. She is known as a patient care provider, anticipating the needs of her paramedic partners and ensuring a smooth, high-quality ride for patients to the hospital. Her professionalism, skill and dedication make every call safer and more efficient.

She is currently enrolled in the paramedic program at the National EMS Academy, and she serves as an adjunct EMT course instructor at the Academy’s Lake Charles campus, helping train the next generation of EMTs. She has made an impact as an EMT, instructor and student and she is a valued member of the Southwest Louisiana team.

Aaron Gonsoulin is the General Assignment/Trending Reporter for The Daily Advertiser. Contact him at AGonsoulin@theadvertiser.com.

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LIV Golf may postpone Louisiana event scheduled for the end of June to avoid World Cup clash

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April 28, 2026

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LIV Golf may postpone its ‌Louisiana event scheduled for June due to concerns the FIFA World ‌Cup could impact attendance and viewership.

Issues such as high temperatures and course conditions are also factors in the decision.

The Saudi-funded ‌circuit has been working in coordination with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s office and economic officials to find a new date for the tournament in either September or October, the ⁠sources with knowledge of ⁠LIV Golf operations said.

The tournament is currently scheduled for June ‌25-28 at Bayou Oaks at City Park.

The World Cup takes place in the US, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.

LIV Golf, Landry and the Louisiana Economic Development are expected to issue a statement ⁠on the matter on Tuesday.

The sources’ comments come less than two weeks after LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said the ⁠breakaway circuit’s 2026 season would proceed as planned amid reports that the series is ⁠at risk of losing its funding.

The Louisiana event is the only LIV tournament on the schedule during the World Cup.

LIV Golf Virginia at Trump National Golf Club is scheduled to begin May 7 in Washington, DC.

PGA CEO considering pathways to reinstate LIV Golfers

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp says the American circuit is thinking about establishing new pathways to reinstate LIV Golf players, amid speculation over the breakaway league’s future.

Rumours have swirled in the past weeks that LIV Golf could lose its financial backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), after the breakaway league was not mentioned in its four-year investment strategy.

McGinley: It’s not going to be plain sailing for the LIV guys

Sky Sports Golf analyst Paul McGinley believes LIV players interested in returning to the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour could face multiple “roadblocks” on their way to regaining membership, adding that the landscape on both circuits has vastly changed since LIV’s inception.

“Over the last four years since LIV has been going, all of the spots these 56 players have had on the DP World Tour or the PGA Tour have been filled,” McGinley said during Sky Sports Golf’s coverage of the final round of The RBC Heritage.

“You can’t just muscle your way back into what is going to be smaller fields than the bigger fields that they left.

“It’s not going to be an easy way back in, should they be allowed to do so.

“Also, there are a lot of roadblocks in the way. There would be suspensions, there would be fines, all the kinds of things that have been talked about in the last few years would have to remain in place in order to be equitable and fair to the guys who remained with the main tours over the last four years.

“There’s a lot of negotiation to be done between the main tours and the LIV players, if LIV is going to fold, in terms of what the future may be.

“It’s not going to be plain sailing for the LIV guys.”

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Faimon Roberts: In Baton Rouge tragedy, Sid Edwards led while Jeff Landry lectured

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April 27, 2026

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Faimon Roberts: In Baton Rouge tragedy, Sid Edwards led while Jeff Landry lectured

Sid Edwards’ year-plus in politics hasn’t always been smooth. But when confronted with the horrible tragedy in the Mall of Louisiana, he sounded like a leader, columnist Faimon Roberts argues. Gov. Jeff Landry, on the other hand, sounded like a politician.

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Louisiana’s LHSAA softball state tournament fields are set with the championships scheduled for Saturday

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April 27, 2026

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The state tournament fields for Louisiana’s LHSAA softball championships are set with the semifinals scheduled for Friday, May 1.

The championship games will then take place on Saturday, May 2, and there are currently three teams alive that are ranked in the MaxPreps national rankings. The Calvary Baptist Academy [Shreveport] Cavaliers are still riding high in the No. 3 position, competing for the state’s Select Division III championship while also harboring national title aspirations.

The No. 39 Sam Houston [Lake Charles] Broncos and the No. 44 Walker Wildcats, meanwhile, were both defeated this week in their pursuit of the LHSAA’s Non-Select Division I state championship. Walker was the #1 seed and lost in a stunning upset Tuesday night in the regionals to the #16 seed Central [Baton Rouge] Wildcats which, in turn, lost, 4-3, to the Hahnville [Boutte] Tigers in the quarterfinals on Friday.

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Sam Houston was the #2 seed, meanwhile, and the Broncos also lost, 10-4, in the quarterfinals Friday to the #10 seed Live Oak [Watson] Eagles.

Calvary Baptist Academy, meanwhile, will try to keep its national and state championship hopes alive after winning their two games this week against the #16 seed Fisher [Lafitte] Gators (15-0) and Bunkie Panthers (8-0). They’ll take on the D’Arbonne Woods Charter Timberwolves in Friday’s semifinal with the winner advancing to take on the winner of the Notre Dame [Crowley] Pioneers vs. the Parkview Baptist [Baton Rouge] Eagles.

LHSAA Non-Select Brackets

LHSAA Select Brackets

Key dates for the Louisiana LHSAA softball playoffs

DATE	PLAYOFF DEADLINES
5/1/26	Semifinals
5/2/26 Advertisement	State Tournament

National Top 50 contenders by division

Louisiana has three teams ranked in the national Top 50 in the latest MaxPreps rankings. However, it’s likely that Sam Houston and Walker will drop out this coming week after failing to even make the state tournament.

Division III Select

The Calvary Baptist Academy [Shreveport, LA] Cavaliers are the state’s top-ranked team, checking in at No. 3 nationally. They earned a first-round bye before winning their first two playoff games this week by a combined score of 23-0. They are 35-1 on the season ranked behind the Barbers Hill [Mt. Belvieu, TX] Eagles and the Murrieta [CA] Mesa Rams.