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RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the […]
South Bossier Bridge Set to be Demolished Next Month
It was earlier this month, on July 4th, when the traffic nightmare began for motorists in south Bossier parish. It was on that day that a Bossier Parish Sheriff's Deputy reported a buckle in the Caplis-Sligo Bridge over Red Chute Bayou in south Bossier parish. The Bossier Parish Police Jury,...
Rainy and cooler for Tuesday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Rain showers should be scattered across the entire ArkLaTex for Tuesday throughout most of the day. High temperatures will reach the mid 80′s. We should see more rain showers continue to carry on across the entire region here for Wednesday especially in the afternoon hours. High temperatures should drop a degree or two into the low to mid 80′s.
Shreveport Man Arrested After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase
SHREVEPORT, LA- Man Arrested After Fleeing from SPD. Shreveport Police have arrested 21 year-old DeAndre Washington for numerous offenses following a traffic stop that began at Jewella Avenue and Hollywood Avenue. Washington refused to stop, leading officers on a chase that ended with his arrest in the 3900 block of Liaison Drive.
Rainy and cool to start off the work week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - We start the week off with rain and it will continue through the work week while still holding on to that humidity. Temperatures hit 90 degrees in some spots this afternoon, but that doesn’t look too likely going into through the rest of the week. As of this writing, the rain and storms are affecting areas around I-30, but they are clearing out for the most part.
LSUS senior involved in education policymaking discussions through fellowship
SHREVEPORT – Working the front desk in the LSUS Student Success Center, senior Louise Linh Tran helps connect students with valuable academic resources. But Tran wanted to do more than just help individual LSUS students. The psychology major was accepted into a Postsecondary Policy and Advocacy Fellowship with Complete...
A week of daily rain and cooler temperatures begins!
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The ArkLaTex will catch a break from the typical summer heat over the next week. Expect a good chance for showers and thunderstorms all this week with highs mainly in the 80s. Severe weather and flooding will likely not be widespread issues. Temperatures in the...
1 in 5 every people in Louisiana relies on food stamps, report finds
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Roughly 20% of all Louisiana residents received financial assistance to buy food through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Data from the state Department of Children and Family Services and detailed in a report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
Daily showers, thunderstorms expected this week
Chances continue to favor an unsettled week in terms of daily showers and thunderstorms across Southwest Louisiana. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said the risk for pockets of excessive rainfall are also increasing. The good news, though, is temperatures are trending cooler — especially for the last week of July. […]
Low pay is driving away Louisiana's early childhood education teachers, survey says
While Louisiana has made progress in expanding early childhood education for thousands of children, most workers still don't earn a living wage, according to a recent survey. New Orleans, however, is tackling some of the problem through local taxpayer money — a major source of funding for early education that's helped standardize the minimum wage for teachers.
Awards and Honors, RNGD, Fidelity Bank and More
NEW ORLEANS — RNGD, a construction services provider, has earned recognition as the 2024 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year. This honor reflects the company’s revenue growth and high-profile projects. RNGD said it achieved a 26% increase in 2023 revenue, reporting $241 million within the...
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