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Marrero man wanted on murder charges, JPSO says
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in finding a Marrero man wanted for murder and obstruction of justice. Deputies said Gerald Lampkin, 18, of Marrero is wanted on charges of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder and obstruction of justice.
Miss Teen Wheelchair USA making history
METAIRIE, La. — Emmy Rabalais isn’t your ordinary pageant queen. She speaks fluent French, can tell you any country’s flag, and knows almost every celebrity’s birthday, and she does it all from a wheelchair. Seventeen years ago, Emmy was born with Cerebral Palsy, but she never...
Gov. Landry recently announced the launch of the GUMBO 2.0 program, which aims to distribute $1.355 billion in funding to enhance broadband access across the state of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA – According to the state officials, this initiative will expand broadband to 140,000 locations, including 100,000 homes (60,000 in rural parishes), 35,000 businesses, and 4,000 community anchor institutions such as schools, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. GUMBO 2.0 is expected to create 8,000 to 10,000 jobs, boost...
Two of the five potential 6th District hopefuls take part in forum
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KSLA) — Of the five potential candidates for Louisiana’s newly drawn 6th Congressional District, only Democrats Quentin Anderson and Peter Williams took part in a forum Thursday night in Alexandria. The district stretches from Shreveport, through Natchitoches and parts of Central Louisiana, all the way down...
La. 4th Congressional District’s Nicholas Campbell is among Democratic National Convention delegates
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A number of people representing Louisiana have been at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago this week. On the final day of the conference (Aug. 22), KSLA spoke with Nicholas Campbell, who is a delegate from Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, about his time at the convention thus far. He said he has been around 50 people with the Louisiana delegation but has been able to speak to other politicians as well. They include former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Study Finds Louisiana Residents Might Need A Swear Jar
A new study reveals people in Maryland curse the most in the United States. According to a global study from word finder service WordTips, Maryland takes the number one spot in the USA, Louisiana takes number two, and Georgia comes in third. Louisiana is helped in part by some salty...
Here’s How Some Louisiana Residents Can Get SUN Bucks
SHREVEPORT, LA - You might not know about SUN Bucks, but if you have children living in your home, you might be eligible to receive the assistance. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) says we are now in Phase 3 of the SUN Bucks application process. Most children who qualify for SUN Bucks were automatically enrolled and provided benefits during Phases 1 and 2. But some families will need to complete an application to receive benefits.
City offers alternative options for providers after new law limits broadband funding
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Many areas in the state will benefit from a federal program that aims to expand broadband access in Louisiana. Lake Charles, however, will not be one of the recipients due to a new law passed this year. GUMBO 2.0, a part of the Broadband Equity...
Step Up Louisiana Announces Once-in-a-Generation Investment in Grassroots Organizing
NEW ORLEANS — Step Up Louisiana announced a “once in a generation” investment in grassroots organizing in the Deep South. The Fall for Liberation is an organizing drive that will train 50 Southeast Louisiana residents on community, labor and electoral organizing. With plans to knock on more than 100,000 doors and have thousands of conversations with workers and voters in our communities, the project has the potential to reshape upcoming elections in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
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