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Here are 4 new songs from Louisiana artists to listen to this month
Louisiana-connected artists continue to crank out new tunes. Here's a look at four singles — two country and one each in the soul and pop-rock genres — released so far this summer. Timothy Wayne. “God Made A Country Boy”. An aspiring country singer and LSU student majoring in...
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association’s Washington visit. Pictured left to right: Keith & Karen Miller, Daniel & Lacy Bennett, Ken & Shannon Hale, Jared & Renee Hicks, Daniel & Kristy Lonsberry, Sally & Tyler Murchison. To report an issue or typo with this article – CLICK HERE...
Years before chemical leak, Honeywell was warned about corrosion risks, Louisiana regulators say
A Honeywell contract inspector warned the company's Geismar operation that some of its chlorine equipment was corroding and would need to be replaced within a year, nearly two and a half years before part of it burst and released dangerous chemicals in early 2023, state regulators allege. The January 2023...
US appeals court temporarily stays order for Louisiana to better protect Angola farm workers from heat
A federal appeals court has temporarily stayed an order that would have required the state to make a plan better protecting inmates sentenced to farm work at Louisiana State Penitentiary from extreme heat.
Caney Lake Hazard Maps Now Available at Jackson Parish Library
Caney Lake hazard maps are now available to the public at the Chatham and Jonesboro branches of the Jackson Parish Library (JPL). The newest effort by the Jackson Parish Watershed Commission (JPWC) to help make the waterway safe for boaters and anglers for boaters and anglers can also be gained by going to the JPL resources page on their Facebook site but also by clicking here.
What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
Texas judges issue additional rulings blocking Title IX revisions
(The Center Square) – Two federal judges have ruled in favor of Texas and Texas plaintiffs in separate lawsuits filed to block a Biden administration Title IX rule change from going into effect. Texas is now the 15th state where the revisions are blocked from going into effect ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division...
Water Boil Advisory for Town of Jonesboro Lifted
Town of Jonesboro Mayor J. “Spike” Harris announced on Tuesday morning that the Water Boil Advisory that had been in place since last Thursday for the customers of the Jonesboro Water System has now been lifted. “I am pleased to announce that the Boil Advisory has now been...
C J Griffin leads LA Elite to Second Place Finish at Mississippi Summer Showcase
All summer long the storyline has been basically the same. Led by a Weston High School girls basketball player, LA Elite, the summer travel ball team made up of some of the top high school girl players in North Louisiana, takes honors in a prestigious tournament. Only this time it...
Kodan Atkins named J-HMS “Tiger of the Week”
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School football recognizes Kodan Atkins as “Tiger of the Week” for his consistent attention to detail on the practice field and display of leadership. Being one of our four team captains, Kodan continues to lead by example, hold his teammates accountable, and show the coaching staff that he strives for greatness every day! Congratulations Kodan!
Search for missing 12-year-old girl expands to multiple states, including Texas
TEXAS, USA — The search for a missing girl now involves Texas and several other states. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez was last seen May 30 in her driveway, wearing a bright blue shirt. The sheriff's office, FBI, Department of Homeland Security...
Forest Haven residents enjoy a “Chance for Some Catfish”
Forest Haven Nursing Home offers many benefits for their residents. Perhaps one of the best that is often overlooked is the tremendously creative and entertaining activity programming schedule that Administrator, Sandra Billings, and staff puts together. On Monday, July 15th another wonderful outing away from the facility located at 175...
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