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High insurance premiums affect home-buying decisions
Earlier this year, CNBC reported that 31 percent of Gen Z can’t afford to buy or rent, and 2023 was the least affordable home buying year in more than a decade. In Southwest Louisiana, high interest rates and inflation aren’t the only thing keeping young adults living at home and hampering the real estate market. […]
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
Historically Black town in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley is divided over a planned grain terminal
Sisters Jo and Dr. Joy Banner live just miles from where their ancestors were enslaved more than 200 years ago in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. Their tidy Creole cottage cafe in the small riverfront town of Wallace lies yards from property their great-grandparents bought more than a century ago.
5 teens arrested after chase in stolen car from Covington to Hammond, deputies say
HAMMOND — Officials said Monday that five teenagers in a stolen car were arrested after a chase through parts of St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. All five are minors and were not identified by Tangipahoa Parish deputies. Covington Police had tried to pull over their vehicle early Friday, but...
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
The power of art to heal in Slidell
The healing power of art — as seen through the eyes of nine unique artists — will be on exhibit at the George Dunbar Gallery in Slidell when "Revival," an invitational art exhibition, opens with a reception and artist's talk on July 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Revival” will run through Sept. 6, and the public is invited to enjoy the free reception and talk.
Construction to snarl downtown New Orleans traffic for weeks
Downtown New Orleans traffic is a mess right now, with construction delays on the Crescent City Connection and Poydras Street. Why it matters: You need to plan extra time to get around. The big picture: State and city leaders are racing to finish several big infrastructure projects before New Orleans...
A Heat Advisory for Tuesday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of SELA again today. Temperatures today and Wednesday will rise to the mid 90s. Heat index values will be rising with the temperatures to 105 to 110 degrees. The UV Index will be in the "extreme" range today and tomorrow as well.
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Copeland’s Announces Completion of Slidell Restaurant Renovation
SLIDELL, La (press release) – Copeland’s of New Orleans announces the renovation of its Slidell location. This beloved location maintains its original charm while offering a refreshed dining experience. The $1.4 million renovation on the 8,900-square-foot building follows the successful renovations of the Covington and Kenner locations, showcasing Copeland’s commitment to providing an enhanced dining experience for its guests.
NASA rocket being moved from New Orleans facility for Artemis II mission
NASA is preparing for the next big step in the Artemis mission to the moon and eventually Mars. On Tuesday, the rocket stage of the mission will leave the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East, heading to Florida.
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