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If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Local Family Support and Coaching Program Helps First-Time Mothers and Their Families
The Louisiana Department of Health currently provides voluntary, no-cost home visiting services to families in our community. To qualify for home visiting services, families must be eligible for one or more of the following services:. Medicaid. Social Security Income (SSI) Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Good Daze Block Party: Downton Monroe
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 5, 2024, The Good Daze hosted their first block party on Art Alley in Monroe, La. Residents were able to enjoy vendors, food trucks, and live music. The night ended with a firework show over the Endom Bridge.
Kiroli Park to get tennis courts improvements, new pickleball court
Kiroli Park in West Monroe is getting some major improvements to some of the recreational areas that are popular among park goers. NBC News 10’s Joel Massey has more on the projects that were a long time in coming.
Monroe police arrest man after shots were heard at Housing Authority in Foster Heights
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On July 4, the Monroe Police H.E.A.T team responded to shots fired while working a security detail for the Monroe Housing Authority Foster Heights Location. According to the Monroe Police Department, when officers saw Anthony Lowery with a firearm he ran inside an apartment. MPD said...
Calhoun family begins July 4 celebrations at Kiroli Park
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It’s the Fourth of July and families across the ArkLaMiss are celebrating Thursday and Friday by cooking out with friends and families on the actual holiday and preparing for the continuation of celebrations in both downtown Monroe and West Monroe. As residents went out...
Monroe Rotary Club hosts annual Fourth of July Children’s Parade
MONROE, La (KTVE/KARD) – Residents in Monroe, La showed their patriotism during the annual Fourth of July Children’s Parade at Triangle Park. Each year, the event brings community members of all ages out to enjoy various activities and participate in the children’s parade. KTVE/KARD spoke to Leah Sumrall, a member of the Monroe Rotary Club […]
Local man arrested on drug charges following search warrant on Buncombe Road
Shreveport, LA – According to the statement, the CPSO’s Narcotics Division and Special Response Team conducted a narcotic search warrant on Buncombe Road resulting in the arrest of a male suspect for possession with intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, Sheriff Whitehorn reported. The 32-year-old man, later identified...
Officials seek to improve financial order, public safety for Ferriday
FERRIDAY, La. — For newly elected mayor Alvin Garrison, a brighter future for the Town of Ferriday means “putting Ferriday back to the way it used to be.” That means working to see that “citizens are safe, bills are paid on time and fiscal and financial management is back in place,” Garrison said. Garrison, who […] The post Officials seek to improve financial order, public safety for Ferriday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Two Shreveport-Bossier restaurants earn recognition by national publication
Two restaurants in the Shreveport-Bossier area have just won awards for their wine, meaning you don’t have to search very far for a quality bottle. According to the Wine Spectator magazine, Superior's Steakhouse on 855 Pierremont Road is among the best when it comes to wine. They won their Best of Award of Excellence, which was only awarded to 1,531 establishments this year and is an award Superior has held since 2009.
Check out this restaurant coming to Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs skybox was buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the announcement of a new restaurant location at the casino and racetrack. On Wednesday, July 3, Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack announced that Lucky Palace would be bringing its historic business to the casino and racetrack. Mayor Tommy Chandler said,...
From tasty food to Shark Week see what is going on this weekend in Shreveport and Bossier
Plans for the weekend? Now you do. From tasty food to Shark Week, there’s a little something for everyone happening in Shreveport-Bossier City:. Happening every Friday, join in the fun during a weekly community bingo with fun, socializing and prizes. Admission: Free, all ages. Info: No-Cost Community BINGO (visitshreveportbossier.org)
A Panda Express, a big Southern Trace renovation: See what's under construction in Shreveport
The monthly permits issued by the Permits and Inspections division of the City of Shreveport approved projects ranging from soup to nuts. Let's take a look. In the midst of all the demolitions the city's Property Standards division is having to help oversee on substandard and unlivable apartment complexes, Property Standards is still finding the bandwidth to award bids to demolish free standing residential houses.
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