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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...
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
Bally’s Corp Announces Merger with Queen Casino & Entertainment, Expanding Louisiana Operations
Baton Rouge, LA – Bally’s Corporation has announced a definitive merger agreement with Standard General L.P., its largest stockholder, to acquire the company’s outstanding shares for $18.25 per share. This transaction, valued at approximately $4.6 billion, represents a 71% premium over Bally’s 30-day volume weighted average price prior to Standard General’s initial acquisition proposal. The merger will see Bally’s combine with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. (QC&E), expanding its portfolio to 19 gaming and entertainment facilities across 11 U.S. states, including two key properties in Louisiana.
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
National Urban League focuses on helping young black males
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—African American professionals, including New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams, discussed ways to help young black males succeed during the National Urban League conference in New Orleans. The panel discussion inside the Hyatt Hotel began with the moderator asking the all-male panelists to discuss how they would...
New Orleans police investigating shooting that injured teen boy
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans police are investigating a shooting at an unknown location involving a teenage boy. Police say the boy arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound and is currently being treated. The New Orleans Police Department is investigating the exact time and location of the...
City council revokes property tax exemption for operator of The Willows
In a landmark vote, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to revoke the property tax exemption for Global Ministries Foundation, the nonprofit operator of The Willows Apartments, an apartment complex in New Orleans East infamous for its disrepair and neglect. The Tennessee-based religious nonprofit is notorious for poor living conditions at its properties across the country.
OnPath Credit Union Names New Chief of Staff
METAIRIE, La. — OnPath Credit Union has announced the promotion of Thomas Aleman to the position of chief of staff. “Thomas has significantly influenced our team dynamics and has been instrumental in nurturing the right culture at OnPath. He was the obvious choice to guide us into the future,” said Jared Freeman, CEO of OnPath Credit Union. “His infectious energy, talent for identifying the right people, and ability to drive change are essential to our growth.”
As Mayor Delays Budget Town Halls, How Will Public Have Its Say?
NEW ORLEANS (Verite) — After New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell postponed two town halls to discuss the city’s upcoming budget, it’s unclear when residents will have a chance to have their voices heard on how New Orleans spends its public dollars. On Monday (July 22), the Mayor’s...
Kid SMART Welcomes 3 Members to Board
NEW ORLEANS – KID smART, a local nonprofit focused on providing public school students with greater access to arts-rich education, has welcomed Ragan Gankendorff, Aaron Hartley and Tiffany Lin to its board of directors. “We are excited to welcome our new board members, who embody our values of collaboration,...
Groundbreaking drug may clear out HIV hiding in the brain
NEW ORLEANS — In the ongoing battle against HIV, researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for eliminating the virus from one of its most stubborn hiding places – the brain. A recent study published in the journal Brain has shown promising results in reducing the amount of an HIV-like virus in the brains of infected monkeys using a novel drug approach.
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.
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