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See what local business is moving to a new location on Government Street
Parish Pets is moving to Government Street. The 8-year-old company, which sells handmade accessories, treats and toys for dogs and cats, will go into the former Hair Art & Co. space at 4414 Government St., said owner Nikki Kipps. The business plans to open by the end of the year,...
Brian Kelly reveals how much revenue LSU football could share with its players
LSU is preparing to share a portion of its athletic revenue with players next year, and coach Brian Kelly estimated the majority of the funds to go toward the football team. Kelly told Yahoo Sports in a story published Thursday that the expected football roster budget would be "between $14-17 million," though the final number ultimately depends on how Title IX influences distribution.
LSU faces tough decisions on its secondary when it meets USC receivers
The LSU Tigers had a bad defense and a terrible secondary in 2023. As they prepare to face USC’s loaded wide receiver room in the 2024 college football season opener, the Tigers face tough decisions. LSU Tigers Wire offers more context on this particular topic, focusing on freshman cornerback P.J. Woodland and coach Brian Kelly’s evaluation of him:
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
Iris Domestic Violence Center helping domestic abuse victims
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An average of one million people are domestic abuse victims each year. Last year, the state of Louisiana was the thirty-first most common state to see domestic abuse and violence. Still, the effort to eliminate harm at home and protect those affected is what the Iris Domestic Violence Center in Baton Rouge cares most about.
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.
Local student to represent Louisiana at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A River Oaks High School student will represent Louisiana at the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation event in Washington, D.C. Loralie Smith is one of 100 high school seniors chosen to participate in the weeklong program that teaches students how the federal government works. Smith...
Cassidy announces vote to consider congressional subpoena of Steward Health CEO, owner of Glenwood Regional Medical Center
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, July 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that the HELP Committee will vote next Thursday, July 25, 2024, to consider a subpoena to compel Steward Health CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre, to testify on the company’s financial mismanagement of its hospitals. The mismanagement reportedly threatened […]
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