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Downtown Alexandria’s Capital One building left vacant
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Capital One building in downtown Alexandria has been left vacant after the owner allegedly failed to pay the utility bill, leaving tenants stranded. An anonymous former tenant of the building told KALB the owners of the building missed several months of payments and were given...
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
Louisiana Student Wants to Stop Cell Phone Ban in Schools
SHREVEPORT, LA - A teenager in Louisiana wants to stop the ban of cell phones in school. In fact, this youngster has started a petition to overturn the ban. Emma Grace Hodge is a freshman at Walker High freshman has started a petition against the statewide ban on cell phones in schools.
Zoo Buddy: Red-Tailed Boas!
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Meet Nagini! She’s an albino red-tailed boa at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo in Monroe. Right now, she’s in her home in the Education Building getting used to the zoo. Garrett Cole says she was donated by a member of the public. Zookeeper...
Webster High all class reunion marks 102nd anniversary
MINDEN, La — A reunion of all classes of Webster High School culminated Sunday, after four days of celebratory festivities marking the school's 102nd anniversary dubbed “Centennial + 2.”. The event included a gospel concert, the Blue and White Ball — a salute to the school colors -...
Standing ovation for city workers after successful Humor and Harmony Weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The four-day Humor and Harmony festival challenged the City of Shreveport to implement it successfully. From services to public safety and infrastructure, city officials said an event of this magnitude was no easy effort but was worth it. The City Council met Monday to discuss the results.
El Dorado police investigating Hillsboro Street double homicide case
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, around 8 PM, officers of the El Dorado Police Department were dispatched to a gas station on Hillsboro Street in reference to a car crash and shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned that 21-year-old Kinley Hansen and 27-year-old Jaylen Robinson were the victims of the incident. […]
Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
State trying to expand broadband without doing damage
Broadband, high-speed internet companies are using federal tax dollars to expand access across the state, often boring into municipal sewer, water and even electrical utility “lines” in the process. Now there is more federal money on the way, more companies who want a piece of it and a smaller window to get the work done. […]
Psychedelic therapy for PTSD treatment is rejected by FDA, Louisiana patient still has hope
In 1999, Lori Tipton’s brother overdosed and died while he was visiting her at Tulane in New Orleans. In 2005, Tipton’s mother murdered two women and killed herself. Tipton found the bodies. One month later, Hurricane Katrina rattled the coast and displaced Tipton from her home. In 2006,...
City firefighters get new bunker gear
New firefighting bunker gear has been issued to the shifts at the Natchitoches Fire Department as the current gear was getting to a point where it needed to start being replaced. The National Fire Protection Association wants bunker gear replaced every 10 years. While the NFD’s gear wasn’t exactly 10...
Heat advisory in effect – TODAY
The heat is here to stay across the four state region as another heat advisory is in effect for Wednesday, Aug. 13 until 8 pm. Look for afternoon heat indices to reach near 109 degrees. Use caution if outdoor activities are planned on Wednesday.
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