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Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter.
Vappie’s pension is thousands of dollars a month, but could a state law impact that?
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Recently retired NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie will receive a monthly pension of over $6,000. But after being indicted last week on federal charges, there are questions about whether Vappie could lose some of his pension if convicted. According to the La. Municipal Police Employees Retirement System,...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
LA 182 (E. Main St.) from St. Etienne Rd to LA 96 (Terrace Hwy.) Road Closure
BROUSSARD, LA (July 26, 2024) – LA 182 (East Main Street) from St. Etienne Road to LA 96 (Terrace Highway) will have nightly closures on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., weather permitting. This closure is necessary for crews to perform...
What's the latest on effort to repeal, reduce Louisiana state income tax?
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry's goal to repeal or reduce the Louisiana income tax and simplify the state's convoluted tax code will have to wait until at least next year after Legislative leaders said the complexity of the effort requires more study and planning. Republican Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Phillip DeVillier said the Legislature won't call lawmakers into a Special Session this summer but will continue to hold public meetings to "refine" plans to overhaul...
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
Local chapter of Housing Louisiana advocates for better housing conditions in Lafayette
Residents have been telling News 10 that Himbola Manor Apartments' management does not see about maintenance issues, dealing with mold, water and gas leaks, no hot water or AC and plumbing problems.
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
Man suspected in Lafayette triple murder indicted by grand jury
A Duson man suspected in three murders in April at a Lafayette apartment complex has been indicted by a Lafayette Parish grand jury. Chad Michael Credeur, 42, was indicted Wednesday on three counts of first-degree murder, according to the District Attorney's Office of the 15th Judicial District Court in Lafayette.
New Details on When and Where Southern Classic Chicken Is Coming to Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A popular fried chicken chain is moving to south Louisiana, and now we know where and when construction will start. Southern Classic Chicken, which has several franchises across the state, is set to come to Lafayette before too long, according to a new report from The Acadiana Advocate. The restaurant chain is known for its fried chicken and homestyle sides.
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