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A Favorite Louisiana Airline Announces Major Change to Boarding Procedure
A popular airline that many in Louisiana love to use when traveling is breaking a 50-year tradition when it comes to boarding the plane. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that they are breaking away from the tradition of allowing passengers to sit where they want and will even now offer premium seating.
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
Louisiana IOL Jalan Chapman commits to LSU football's 2026 class
LSU football's 2026 class grew stronger Louisiana interior offensive lineman Jalan Chapman committed to the purple and gold. Chapman becomes the third piece in the class that has been all New Orleans based so far as Chapman joins Edna Karr defensive lineman Richard Anderson and McDonogh 35 safety Jakai Anderson. Brad Davis is getting an early start with this commitment as Chapman was on campus a couple of times this summer and pulled the trigger this weekend.
Registration open for National EMS Academy Fall 2024 EMT class
The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Companies, and South Louisiana Community College are offering their next EMT class at Louisiana campuses. Registration is open now. The class begins on September 9, 2024, with orientation held September 3-4. The class ends in late November. National EMS Academy has campuses...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
PINEVILLE, La. – Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG...
Charter school for kids with ASD opens in Monroe
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - After 3 years, a charter school for children with Autism is officially opening in Monroe. The Academy of Collaborative Education hosted a ribbon cutting and open house, the evening of July 27. “As parents we’d do anything for our kids, we would die for them and...
Steward Health Care Faces Restructuring Troubles
According to a press release on its official website this past May, Steward Health Care has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas as part of its restructuring process. The company is the largest physician-led hospital operator in the U.S. and now must begin finalizing a financing deal with Medical Properties Trust. This proposed deal includes $75 million in initial funding and up to $225 million more under certain conditions.
Shreveport Green cleans up downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Saturday morning Shreveport Green partnered with the Rotary Club of Shreveport to clean up downtown Shreveport for the Humor and Harmony Weekend. Both organizations met at the Hilton Convention Center parking garage. Their goal is to clean from the Convention Center to the Red River District. "We're...
Arkansas State Trooper shoots suspect after allegedly assaulting her during traffic stop on I-49
ROGERS, Ark. — An Arkansas State Police trooper shot and injured a man after he allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted her during a traffic stop on I-49 in Rogers on July 27, according to Arkansas State Police (ASP). The trooper reportedly stopped 26-year-old Angel Zapet-Alvarado around 7:43 p.m. on...
American mountain biker who trained in Bentonville wins silver medal at 2024 Olympics
ÉLANCOURT, France — Haley Batten, an Olympic mountain biker for Team USA, made history with the highest finish ever for an American rider and made Arkansas proud by securing a silver medal. Despite the fantastic finish, judges determined Banten broke a rule in the final lap. Batten was...
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