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Ramsey’s hot streak continues with Junior Amateur Championship win
No matter where he’s teed off in the state of Louisiana this summer, youngster Grey Ramsey has proven he can take on any course in any condition. And now, he can add Junior Amateur Champion (12-13 year-old division) and an automatic spot on the Louisiana team at the 2024 Junior River Cup to be held in September following his win last week LGA Junior Amateur Championship at the Mallard Golf Club in Lake Charles, La.
Trucking Firms Tussle with Labor Department on Independent Contractor Ruling
A group of Louisiana trucking firms and a moving and storage company are challenging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on a new rule that changed how independent contractors are classified. The trucking industry has shared concerns that the rule could necessitate reclassifying independent drivers as employees, thus escalating costs and reducing driver autonomy.ILA Union Says East Coast Port Strike 'Growing More Likely' In February, Frisard’s Transportation first filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against the DOL, arguing that the new rule “strips businesses like Frisard’s of certainty” and threatens its business operations...
Louisiana Waffle House Locations Make Major Change and Many Customers Aren’t Happy About It
There is a sign from a local Waffle House that has been making its way around social media today and it's left many fans of the 24-hour restaurant scratching their heads. The sign basically says that on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, from 11:30 pm to 6:00 am, you won't be able to dine in at Waffle House restaurants, and you'll only be able to pick up to-go orders.
Previews: A BODY OF WATER at Le Petit Theatre
On Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., Le Petit Theatre will host a public reading of Louisiana-native playwright and producer Kelley Nicole Girod’s play “A Body of Water.” This event is part of the theatre’s Petit Reads series, which showcases significant works to the local community.
Tropical Funnel Clouds Likely in South Louisiana Monday
It doesn't matter whether you are looking off into the distance across the vast Cajun Prairie near Eunice, Louisiana, or staring down the endless ribbon of roadway that is I-10 across Calcasieu, Jeff Davis, Acadia, or Lafayette parishes when you see a funnel cloud dancing above the horizon, it will get your attention.
Discount Furniture Chain Nearing Bankruptcy, Fate Of 12 Louisiana Stores Unknown
Conn’s Inc., a discount furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy, casting uncertainty over the future of its 12 stores in Louisiana. The Texas-based chain, which has been struggling with declining sales and integration issues following the acquisition of W.S. Badcock, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
NSU ‘Demons on Location’ community service
Sorting, packaging and distributing food items to hundreds on July 13, members of the Northwestern State University football team volunteered at the Cane River Food Pantry to assist with the monthly distribution activity for eligible Natchitoches Parish residents. “We are aggressively helping to build great leaders on-and-off of the football...
Fire hydrant flush scheduled for July 16-26
Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply will conduct a hard flush on the water system from July 16-26 in the following areas:. The purpose of this process is to clean out the water lines. Please be aware, that hydrants are fully opened when performing these tests and may stir up sediment in the City’s waterlines.
Close to home, former NSU Demon David Fry readies for 'really cool' All-Star Game experience
ARLINGTON, Texas – David Fry stood in the visiting locker room at Houston’s Minute Maid Park 366 days after his major league debut and reflected on the journey that took him from Northwestern State to the major leagues and a debut at Yankee Stadium. “It was pretty amazing,”...
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