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KTBS 3's Jeff Beimfohr interviews GOP Lawmaker Elbert Guillory
SHREVEPORT, La. - KTBS 3's political reporter Jeff Beimfohr interviewed GOP lawmaker Elbert Guillory Tuesday on the 4 p.m. show. Guillory is running for Louisiana's new 6th Congressional District. ----- Click on the video attached to this report for the full interview.
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG Hall of Fame was...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
J. R. Hasley paces Team Louisiana Owens to 2D Sports Wood Bat Championship
John Raegan Hasley was instrumental in helping Quitman High School to their first ever LHSAA state championship in baseball this past spring. He is still leading his team to great heights this summer. This past weekend Hasley paced Team Louisiana Owens, based out of Erath, LA, to the 2D Sports...
Baton Rouge saw strong job growth in June
The Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area added 1,300 jobs from May to June to bring its total to 426,200, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. That figure represents the most robust job growth seen by any of Louisiana’s nine MSAs last month. Shreveport saw the second-largest uptick, adding 400 jobs.
Father and his two sons killed along with former OPSO deputy in wrong-way crash
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — Two families are grieving after their loved ones were killed early Monday morning in St Charles Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, a father who had his three kids in the car was driving on the wrong side of the road and collided with another driver.
Vermilion Parish Job Fair slated for July 24
The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce and Vermilion Economic Development Alliance are again joining forces with Acadiana Workforce Solutions, Louisiana Workforce Commission, and South Louisiana Community College to bring businesses and job seekers together. The Vermilion Parish Job Fair is slated for Thursday, July 24. This year’s event will be held in the Abbeville High School Gym from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
UPDATE: Sandbags Available Ahead of Potential Flood Event
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - While we are no strangers to the rain here in South Louisiana, there is still a limit to what the ground can handle. With the weather forecast calling for a good bit of rain over the next few days, the time to prepare for possible flooding is now.
Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Picks Up Another Pitcher Through the Transfer Portal
The wheels are finally in motion for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball head coach Alyson Habetz as she continues to reshape her 2025 roster. The program picked up pitcher Sage Hoover from Texas Tech earlier this week and they have added another good arm. Former Nevada Wolf Pack pitcher Tyra Clary...
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