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FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Altice USA Launches $30 a Month `Entertainment TV’
NEW YORK—Altice USA’s Optimum is launching Entertainment TV, a new internet TV package of 80 plus channels for $30 a month that is available exclusively on Optimum Stream. Optimum Stream is a Android-powered streaming device offering access to streaming apps that is available to Optimum Internet customers. As part of the launch of Entertainment TV, the company said that it is expanding its Optimum Stream offering to nearly 1.5 million homes across markets in its West footprint, including Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Texas, with further expansion planned for later this year. Optimum Stream is already available to all Optimum internet customers...
It's been hot in Louisiana so far this year, but not as bad as 2023. Here are the numbers.
Temperatures throughout Louisiana have been historically warm for the first six months of 2024, data released Thursday showed, but not as hot as last year and significantly below the record for the same time period. Louisiana's average temperature for January through June was the 12th highest on record for that...
French Quarter businesses gear up to ban guns, push back on Louisiana's permitless carry law
People will soon be free to carry concealed guns in New Orleans without a permit, but those who do so in the French Quarter could soon find their options limited. Business owners in the Vieux Carré began Wednesday placing new laminated signs in storefronts announcing "No firearms allowed on this property," marking the latest local response to the state's new permitless carry law.
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district
Former Congressman Cleo Fields, former state Sen. Elbert Guillory and upstart candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson signed up Wednesday to run in the election for Louisiana’s newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Fields, 61, a Baton Rouge state senator, has the longest political history among the candidates and is the heavy favorite to win the […] The post 2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
New Southland Industrial Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Acadiana to Create Nearly 300 New Jobs
WASHINGTON, La. – Southland Industrial Coatings announced it is investing $13.1 million to construct a new fireproofing facility in St. Landry Parish that will serve customers in the utility and renewable energy industries nationwide. With this expansion, the Louisiana-based family business expects to create 120 direct new jobs with...
Ceremony held for new Prairieville High School
Ascension Parish Public Schools held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 18 at the new Prairieville High School, which will be the district's fifth public high school. The ceremony was the second of three events to mark the completion of projects funded by a $140 million construction bond approved by parish voters in 2020.
Three Republicans, one Independent enter Baton Rouge mayoral race
A day after two Democrats qualified for the Baton Rouge mayoral race, four other candidates threw their hats into the ring. Three Republicans, Nathaniel Hearn, Tammy Cook and Steve Myers, qualified for the race on Thursday. Cook is a real estate agent for Keller Williams in the Baton Rouge area.
Woman pleads guilty to Highland Road Chase Bank robbery from October 2023
BATON ROUGE - A woman pled guilty Thursday to an October 2023 bank robbery that took place at the Chase Bank on Highland Road. Jazmine Johnnie, 23, admitted to attempting to rob the bank of $45,000 on October 10, 2023. According to the admissions, Johnnie went to the location in a rented Dodge Challenger on October 9th and told a teller she would return the next day.
‘My Baby Is Gone’: 12-Year-Old Shot to Death After Grown Woman Uses Her to Spy on Cheating Boyfriend Amid Louisiana Love Triangle Feud
A Louisiana woman reached a plea deal with prosecutors after being charged with the murder of a young girl who was dragged into a lovers […] ‘My Baby Is Gone’: 12-Year-Old Shot to Death After Grown Woman Uses Her to Spy on Cheating Boyfriend Amid Louisiana Love Triangle Feud
Jesus Worship Center of Lafayette celebrates growth, plans to open new location in Scott
The Jesus Worship Center of Lafayette was started in November of 2015, and for the past nine years, the church has grown in more ways than one. The church, at 208 Cadillac St. in Lafayette, is a full-gospel, non-denominational church, where they focus a great deal on the community and its people.
A new eatery focused on ‘country-style cooking’ has opened downtown
Hot Stuff, a new restaurant with a focus on “country-style cooking,” has opened its doors near the intersection of Florida and Lafayette streets in downtown Baton Rouge. The eatery, which is open Monday through Friday, serves breakfast from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily lunch specials are offered.
LSU lands commitment from 2025 Top 10 overall prospect
A class that already holds a commitment from the nation’s No. 1 prospect, the LSU Tigers have now landed their third five-star of the 2025 recruiting cycle, as DJ Pickett committed to the program Wednesday over Miami and Oregon. A five-star prospect, Pickett is one of the top athletes in the 2025 class where he ranks as the No. 6 overall player nationally in the cycle according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Pickett is also the No. 2 cornerback in the nation, as well as the No. 1 player in the state of Florida where he attends Zephyrhills High School. Listed at...
Foreman Drive in Lafayette closing to install drainage pipes near Lafayette High
LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) announces the upcoming closure of the 500 block of Foreman Drive. The road will be closed to all traffic from July 22-26, 2024. As part of the ongoing construction of the new Lafayette High School, the contractor will be installing new drainage...
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