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Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
NBC 10 News Today: Miss Louisiana Interview
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On NBC 10 News Today, Olivia Grace George joins NBC 10’s Abby Price and Hannah Clark to discuss what her journey has been like going for Miss Louisiana From Miss Watermelon Festival. For more information, watch the video above.
Northwest Louisiana State building gets more money, 'will look like the rendering'
Fans of the sleek, modern design of the Northwest Louisiana State Office Building got a win Thursday when members of the Office Facilities Corporation Board voted to increase the budget for the project. "We're trying to sort out exactly what the number is, but the hard cost increase is supposed...
KATC’s Rob Perillo Explains How Saharan Dust Tames Tropical Development
Louisiana is bracing for another active hurricane season; if anything can tame the tropics, it's the plume of dust that comes off the African coast, the Sarahan Dust. For years we've heard meteorologists reference the Sarahan Dust in their forecasts for tropical development in the Atlantic, but do we know what the dust does to the tropics to halt tropical development?
'Career offender' sentenced for drug trafficking charges after agents buy dozens of grams of heroin
BATON ROUGE - A man was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for drug trafficking charges amid an investigation into drug trafficking circles around the parish. Officials called Timothy Franklin, 40, a "career offender" in a release sent out Friday morning announcing his sentencing. Franklin was convicted for four counts of distribution of heroin.
I-TEAM: Mayor sidesteps questions after top staffer abruptly resigns
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Mayor Sharon Weston Broome sidestepped direct questions from the WAFB I-TEAM about one of her top staffers’ choice to abruptly resign amid an investigation. Courtney Scott, the assistant chief administrative officer, recently submitted her resignation amid an ongoing investigation but questions remain unanswered about why she was being investigated and why she resigned. WAFB’s Scottie Hunter questioned the mayor shortly after she wrapped up an unrelated news conference on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Jeanerette standoff suspect Nyjal Hurst has first court appearance, $500K bond set
The suspect of Thursday's armed hostage standoff which resulted in the death of one Lafayette police officer and the injury of three officers had his first court appearance Friday morning for outstanding warrants.
New UL softball coach Alyson Habetz has added 6 transfers after losing 7 to portal
After losing seven key members of last season’s NCAA Lafayette regional finals squad after the departure of coach Gerry Glasco to Texas Tech, the UL Ragin’ Cajuns have replenished their roster with six transfer portal signees, including three new pitchers. The trio of pitchers picked up by new...
Brittney Griner Responds To Special Message From Flau'jae Johnson
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner received a sincere message from LSU Tigers women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson after the two recently linked up at a WNBA game. The WNBA veteran then responded on social media. Griner recently announced a few updates in her life, such as competing ...
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
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