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List of New Louisiana Laws That Went into Effect This Week
Every year, Louisiana gets a TON of new laws and statutes. And this year is no different. Quite frankly, typically, most of them are relatively boring and don't directly impact our every day lives. That's just the way things go. However, this year, there's a few new laws that will...
Adopt a Pet: Meet Butterfinger!
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Camryn Price with River Cities Humane Society for Cats joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to introduce us to Butterfinger. Price says Butterfinger is about two months old and is very energetic and friendly. She says he loves to play and is great with people. River Cities is...
Independence Day Extravaganza At Louisiana Downs
If you're looking for something to do on this 4th of July in Shreveport then this might peak your interest, especially if you're a country music fan. This 4th of July Louisiana Downs is throwing a huge event to celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, with fireworks, food trucks, a kids zone, petting zoo, live races, and tribute concerts for Shania Twain and the late country legend Toby Keith.
Man fighting for life after allegedly being shot by brother-in-law
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport police responded to reports of a shooting at 2:23 a.m. on Friday, July 5. The incident happened at the Northside Villa Apartments on N. Market Street. Officials say a man told them he was in a verbal and physical fight with his brother-in-law outside of...
'It's just not right': State representative seeks way to help paralyzed Lafayette officer
Along with community support, a Louisiana state representative is now taking part in helping a Lafayette police officer who was shot in the line of duty. After becomeing aware that the officer was struggling to cover her medical expenses, State Rep. Tehmi Chassion is proposing a bill that helps officers who are injured in a line of duty.
Vermilion Parish resident wins outstanding young farm woman of the year
A Lafayette Parish sugar and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman. . Vermilion Parish resident Amanda Duhon, 33, received the award at the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102nd Annual Convention in New Orleans on June 27, 2024. Duhon is a first-generation sugarcane farmer and a fourth-generation cattle producer, but she said that wasn’t always the case.
The Purest Form of Baseball: NELA Youth Baseball brings more than just wins and losses
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — When it comes to athletic competition–it is natural to always want to win, It is easy to get caught up in the wins and losses in the heat of competition, but at the end of the day–it’s just a game. Youth baseball is a constant reminder of that as it […]
Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 20 in Natchitoches
The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20, 2024, in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus. Fiddlers may compete in the championship or non-championship, as well as in the twin fiddle category. Registration is at noon in the first-floor foyer outside the Magale Recital Hall. The Fiddle Championship winner will perform on the main stage in Prather Coliseum at 5 p.m.
Inconvenienced Louisiana fliers could get millions in refunds under new DOT rules
New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation require airlines to give passengers a cash refund when a flight is significantly delayed or canceled. That means some significant cash could be returned to inconvenienced fliers in Louisiana. Last year, had the new DOT rules been in effect, airlines would have...
Former Monroe City Superintendent Brent Vidrine booked following lengthy school board investigation
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Former Monroe City Superintendent Brent Vidrine was booked following a lengthy investigation involving purchases during his time with the school board. The investigation began when MCSB raised a complaint regarding funds sent to Vidrine. Vidrine later countersued MCSB for what he claimed was a failure to uphold their contractual agreement in October 2023.
4 Louisiana Universities Named Among Best in America
Four universities in Louisiana are among the best in the United States, according to an analysis by Money. A total of 745 universities across the country were included in the list created by looking at financial aid, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and other factors. The four Louisiana universities to...
Weather Service – ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Forecast for Louisiana
The National Weather Service is suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an old-fashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned on Hurricane Beryl. However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week.
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