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Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Heavy rainfall in south Natchitoches Parish causes flooding, power outages
CLOUTIERVILLE, La. -- Nearly 5 inches of rainfall since Wednesday night has caused localized flooding and some power outages in the Derry and Cloutierville areas as of Thursday morning. Thunderstorms began around 7 p.m. with high wind, lightning and rain that led to downed trees, some of which took down...
New water treatment facility will increase Natchitoches’ water capacity, quality of life
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - It won’t be long before work begins on a brand new $17 million water treatment plant in Natchitoches. On Wednesday, July 17, city leaders turned over the first shovels of dirt during the plant’s groundbreaking ceremony. Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams says this new plant...
Tech tennis signs Houston transfer
Louisiana Tech Tennis head coach Amy Sargeant finalized her 2024-25 roster on Monday with the signing of Nina Skoric, a transfer from the University of Houston. Skoric, a 5-foot-6 right-hander from Paris, France, spent her freshman season with the Cougars where she played at No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 in singles.
Shoplifter takes beer…and an onion
Ruston Police arrested a local man last week after he allegedly shoplifted cases of beer from the Neighborhood Walmart. Officers were called to the store about 8 a.m. on July 8 where they were told a man wearing a red shirt and red plaid pants had taken items from the store without paying. An officer on patrol spotted a suspect matching the description a few blocks away. George Anthony, 51, of Ruston, was arrested and returned to the store.
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
Louisiana Storm Threat Grows as ‘Cold Front’ Pushes Into State
Viewers of KSLA Television in Shreveport witnessed a rather strange event during the television station's noon broadcast on Wednesday. It was on that broadcast that a man with unusually high hair uttered two words that just don't make sense in Louisiana during the month of July. I actually saw this with my own eyes and heard Austin Evans, that's the high hair guy, say the words "Cold Front".
Louisiana Fans of Lululemon Made Aware of Concerning ‘Issue’
Fans of the style of clothing known as "athleisure" in Louisiana are quite familiar with the clothing line Lululemon. There are several places to purchase the brand's attire at stores in Louisiana. You can also find a large selection of their clothing online too. Fans of the brand like to...
Suspicious man booked on drug, traffic charges
A West Monroe man was arrested last week when a Lincoln Parish deputy saw him acting suspiciously and learned he was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Jesse W. Culpepper, 51, was arrested on drug and traffic charges in addition to a warrant. from Winn Parish at about 10:30 p.m. on July 9.
Texas Woman Paid $100 to Two Men to Steal Man’s Iphone at Gunpoint, Erase Affair Evidence: Deputies
A woman in Texas paid two guys $100 to steal a man’s iPhone at gunpoint because it had “proof of her infidelities,” according to police. The situation was brought to light on June 25. According to a news release, Cameron County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 2300 block of Magdalena Avenue in Brownsville to investigate an aggravated robbery. Brownsville is located near the US-Mexico border and the Gulf of Mexico.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Louisiana Kicks Off Fifth Annual American Academy of Entrepreneurs at Big Rock Valley
Innovative mentorship program is available to LED Growth Network companies through a partnership between LED and the Edward Lowe Foundation. The program has helped more than 60 Louisiana small businesses since its inception in 2020. Program launch held at the Edward Lowe Foundation’s state-of-the-art learning campus in southwest Michigan.
After attack, expert says alligators are everywhere (but don't be alarmed)
A scary incident of an alligator biting a nine-year-old boy in Lake Pontchartrain is a reminder that the toothy reptiles may be in closer proximity than you think. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries estimates there may be up to 4 million alligators…
16 Louisiana Beaches Have Active Advisories – See The Map
In recent weeks Louisiana's coastal waters have been a bit on the tumultuous side. The passing of Hurricane Beryl just to the west of the state certainly kicked up the surf. This led to numerous coastal advisories for flooding, rip currents, and rough seas in general. And while the waters in the Gulf of Mexico may have calmed considerably since Beryl's passing there are still some dangers that bathers at Louisiana's most popular beaches should be aware of.
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