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Bryan Norcross: Remembering Hurricane Andrew as it threatened Louisiana as 2024 tropical Atlantic stays quiet
On this day 32 years ago, Hurricane Andrew was at Category 4 strength, showed signs of strengthening, and was aiming at southeastern Louisiana. The National Hurricane Center extended the Hurricane Warning to include the entire Louisiana and most of the Mississippi coast. Metro New Orleans was on alert. The storm that had ripped across South Florida was forecast to tiptoe onto the northern Gulf coast. Exactly where was the big question.
Louisiana Drivers Name the Cars and Brands That Make Them Angry
In a recent analysis by Lemon Law Experts, Louisiana has secured a spot in the top 10 states where drivers are most irritated by their vehicles. The study, which examined over 24,000 Consumer Affairs reviews spanning 25 years, sheds light on the cars and brands that are causing the most frustration nationwide—and Louisiana is no exception.
Head of Louisiana’s prison system resigns, ending 16-year tenure
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jimmy LeBlanc, secretary of Louisiana’s Department of Public Safety and Corrections, announced his resignation on Friday, ending 16 years in the post. In a letter to Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, LeBlanc cited unspecified health reasons for his departure. The governor’s office confirmed the news of LeBlanc’s resignation. LeBlanc said he […]
Former Natchitoches Parish mother, child die in house fire
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A family formerly of Gorum, La. in Natchitoches Parish suffered a tragedy when two members were killed and two others injured in a house fire in Lena. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal said that the Flatwoods Fire Department was called to the...
New Orleans police searching for 6 persons of interest in deadly shooting
The New Orleans Police Department is searching for six persons of interest in connection with a deadly shooting in Central City on Saturday. Police say they responded to a call of shots fired in the 3700 block of Washington Avenue and when they arrived at the scene, a man was lying unresponsive in a courtyard, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Veterans invited to resource fair in Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Office is hosting a veterans resource fair on Monday in Leesville. The resource fair will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the Leesville Event Center at 608 Nolan Trace. The event is designed to connect active-duty soldiers and veterans with the...
Georgia Man Arrested in Louisiana, Accused of Murdering Wife and Attempting to Conceal Crime in Fayetteville
A disturbing incident from Fayette County, Georgia, has culminated in the arrest of a man in Louisiana after he was accused of killing his wife and attempting to conceal the crime. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Kenneth Hardin Jr., aged 39, is facing charges for the murder of his wife Carrie Hardin, whose body was found partially burned and buried behind their home in Fayetteville.
Louisiana woman criticizes AG Murrill over comments about her abortion story
Kaitlyn Joshua of Baton Rouge speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) A Louisiana woman who spoke at the Democratic National Convention about being denied miscarriage care in the wake of Louisiana’s abortion...
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Many Walmart customers are airing out their grievances over their disgust of the recent checkout policy changes that the retailer rolled down. We have all the details. Louisiana Walmart customers have to be thinking to themselves every time they walk into the store, "I wonder what I...
Mainly dry and hot start to work week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A tropical wave moving through the Gulf of Mexico will push into SE Texas Monday. SE Louisiana will get out from the influence of this tropical wave leaving behind a drier weather picture to start the work/school week. Rain chances will be slight at 20% both days.
Jim Beam column:Medical trailer will save lives
Some 4,600 residents in 10 counties and parishes in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are going to be tested for heart disease — testing that will save many of their lives. I say that because similar testing I had in the 1990s has helped me reach age 90. It was my wife’s cardiologist’s suggestion that […]
Alexandria Youth Baseball and Softball Camp Registration Open
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana is hosting a Baseball and Softball Youth Camp on November 16th from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Alexandria Youth Baseball Complex. Registration is available at lsuagenerals.com/youthclinics. This camp is designed to help young players improve their skills in baseball and softball. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your game!
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