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Get ready for the Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana's Christmas in July ‘Silver Bell Soiree’
What is the theme for the Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana's first glittery fundraiser?. What was inspiration for this "Silver Bell Soiree" summer extravaganza?. Donald Trump’s Palm Beach home, Mar-A-Lago, which he lent to the Palm Beach Salvation Army free of charge for their holiday fundraiser. Though he did not attend, he did let them use it.
Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
Sunday alcohol sales pass Bossier City Council
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Bossier City Council has updated the city’s alcohol laws. The council passed an ordinance on Tuesday that will allow Sunday alcohol sales. Retailers were already allowed to sell beer and wine, but this ordinance now allows liquor to be sold on Sundays between 7 a.m. and midnight.
State Attorney General threatens NOPD over French Quarter gun-free zone
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a statement Tuesday warning the New Orleans Police Department that it should not try to claim the Eighth District police station is a vocational/technical school.
Regulators asked to deny permits for giant Louisiana plastics plant
Environmental law advocates have asked Louisiana’s environmental regulating agency not to renew the air permits for a controversial planned plastics manufacturing facility, citing new federal air quality standards limiting toxic soot and dust pollution. In a separate action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, environmental advocates and local residents also are asking Louisiana to investigate what […] The post Regulators asked to deny permits for giant Louisiana plastics plant appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Judge sides with 16 states, putting on pause Biden’s delay of consideration of gas export projects
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — The Biden administration can’t delay consideration of projects aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas while a legal challenge by 16 Republican-led states plays out in federal court, a Louisiana judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge James Cain, Jr. sided with the states, granting...
Schools are now required by state law to put 988 on the back of student ID’s
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Teen suicide is an epidemic that has only gotten worse over the years. According to the Department of Health, it’s the 14th leading cause of death in Louisiana and the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 10-34. A new state law taking effect this year requires the 988 suicide prevention hotline number on the back of student IDs.
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
The John Minor Wisdom United States Fifth Court of Appeals building in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Oct. 3, 2017 (Jolie McCullough/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. If the 5th U.S....
Big changes coming to the Town of Haughton
As announced during a press conference held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Haughton Town Hall, the Louisiana Legislature has approved funding for the expansion of Louisiana Highway 3227 (LA 3227). “It has been a project where you give a little and get a little. Finally, last week, we...
System bringing heat also keeping Beryl away from Louisiana
“We have high pressure all across the eastern United States,” climatologist Barry Keim said. “It’s a huge dome of high pressure.” According to Keim, that high pressure dome is what’s steering Hurricane Beryl away from the Gulf Coast.
Bossier Police Looking for Suspect in Vehicle Theft
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06/04/2024, an unknown black male entered a vehicle without consent at a residence in Bossier City and stole items. If anyone knows the identity of the individual or any information on the case please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
Free school supplies, door prizes and more at Bossier City event
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A global travel technology company will host a Back-to-School supplies event in Bossier City. On July 20th, Sabre Industries will offer free haircuts, beauty makeovers, and free school supply bundles on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Sabre’s Human Resource Manager, Tamika...
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