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Jefferson Parish student pleads not guilty to West Jefferson High School shooting
A 17-year-old boy accused of shooting a student outside of West Jefferson High School in May pleaded not guilty Monday. His pretrial date has been set for Wednesday, August 28. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the teen shot a student outside West Jefferson High School on the last...
It's decision day for one LSU Football target while LSU will continue its visits
This weekend was filled with recruiting visits for the Bayou Splash recruiting event and the visits will continue through the week up until August 1st when the recruiting dead period will begin running through the end of August. The LSU Tigers left the weekend landing one commitment from three-star in-state recruit Jalan Chapman who joins the Tigers 2026 recruiting class.
Three Ponchatoula teens arrested for animal abuse after video goes viral
TANGIPAHOA – The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested three Ponchatoula teens on July 27, 2024, after a video of animal abuse went viral on a variety of different social media platforms. One 15-year-old boy was arrested for animal cruelty. The other two 15-year-old boys were each arrested on...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
Swepco Warns Louisiana Customers of Solar Panel Scam in Our Area
Last week Swepco's External Affairs Manager Michael Corbin and Liz Swaine, with the Shreveport Advocate, told KEEL News about companies in the Shreveport-Bossier and surrounding areas going door-to-door claiming to be partnering with Swepco selling roof-top solar panels. You can listen to the entire interview by clicking THIS LINK. Swepco...
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Louisiana Democrats endorse Fields for new majority-Black congressional district
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee voted Saturday to formalize its support for state Sen. Cleo Fields, D-Baton Rouge, in his bid to return to congress in the state’s new majority-Black 6th Congressional District. Fields got the state party’s official nod alongside...
Teen fatally shot Monday near Uptown New Orleans park, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A teenaged boy was fatally shot Monday afternoon (July 29) outside an Uptown park, New Orleans police said. The victim’s age and identity were not disclosed. The NOPD said the teen was shot near Evans Playground at approximately 5:28 p.m. and was pronounced dead at...
Hornbeck Enters US Navy Mentor Protégé Agreement with NGL
Covington, La. based offshore service provider Hornbeck Offshore Services announced that the U.S. Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs recently approved a Mentor Protégé Agreement between the company and Next Generation Logistics (NGL). The Mentor Protégé Program helps small businesses like NGL expand their footprint...
Week of July 29: Summer Olympics, Pool Party and Ice Cream Sandwiches
The summer Olympics are here! Support Team USA by joining Team USB (Urban South Brewery) in the best, and most refreshing, way. Pick up a free Beer Olympics card, collect 10 special stamps and win a special edition Team USB tee. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, these super...
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