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Nearly three years after Ida, housing issues persist in coastal Louisiana’s bayou region
CUT OFF — It’s a mad scramble Heidi Summers has grown accustomed to in recent years. Until just recently, she and her two children were living out of suitcases and storage containers after they were forced out of their rental home, which had been their most stable residence since Hurricane Katrina. The reason: Summers, her […]
Registration open for National EMS Academy Fall 2024 EMT class
The National EMS Academy, a division of Acadian Companies, and South Louisiana Community College are offering their next EMT class at Louisiana campuses. Registration is open now. The class begins on September 9, 2024, with orientation held September 3-4. The class ends in late November. National EMS Academy has campuses...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
PINEVILLE, La. – Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG...
Drawdown Scheduled for Popular Louisiana River Starting Early September
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a drawdown scheduled for False River to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The drawdown is being done in conjunction with the False River Watershed Council and Pointe Coupee Parish Government. What is the reason for the drawdown of False...
Walker golfer turns in strong outing at LGA's Girls Junior Amateur tournament
With students taking their annual academic break, summer is always a slow time for local athletics, but that doesn’t mean the athletes are taking time off. Junior golfer Evelynn Artieta, a sophomore-to-be at Walker High, is a good example of that. Two weeks ago, Artieta turned in a strong...
Pro-Tec Pest Management: Leading the Charge in Preventative Pest Control in Walker, LA
In the heart of Louisiana, the residents of Walker are familiar with the diverse range of pests that can invade homes and businesses, causing more than just discomfort. Addressing this, Pro-Tec Pest Management, a locally owned and operated business, has been pioneering advanced preventative pest control strategies to safeguard properties and improve quality of life. Their proactive approach addresses infestations and prevents them, setting a new standard in the pest control industry.
Thibodaux Police investigating Sunday night shooting at bar
The Thibodaux Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at a bar on the 400 block of Gerald T. Peltier Drive on Sunday night. Police Chief Bryan Zeringue said that at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, authorities were called to the above location to investigate a call of a shooting. Detectives have learned that two subjects were shot during the incident. The incident remains under investigation and more information will be released as the investigation continues. The victims were taken to a local hospital and their condition was unknown as-of early Monday morning.
Tenants at Stonegate Apartments complain about about sub-standard conditions
Tenants at another Lafayette public housing complex say they are living in sub-standard conditions. Residents at Stonegate Apartments showed News 15 some of their complaints, including dirty water, sewage backing up into their units from bad pipes, and significant mold. Tenants at Stonegate Apartments complain about about sub-standard conditions. LAFAYETTE,...
Local homeschooling moms gather for conference
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Since the pandemic, there has been an accelerated increase in homeschooling even as public school enrollment has fallen in the U.S. A group in Lake Charles is offering support to mothers who either homeschool or have an interest in transitioning their children to home. Founders Shannon Richardson, Heather Rashall and Amy Pierrotti are all homeschool moms looking for a local support group.
Community members speak out about poorly kept grounds at this Lafayette cemetery
Melanie Davis's son, Samuel Anthony Davis, is buried toward the back of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery — a deep, wooded burial ground situated in Lafayette's Truman neighborhood. The site is home to hundreds of graves interred in quiet surroundings just off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, with mature trees and grassy expanses giving the place an air of peace and contemplation. But grasses quickly grow wild in the heat and wet of South Louisiana, leading to deteriorating tombs and lack of foot access for family members. And Davis says that when she buried Samuel in 2001, she didn't know that they would have to maintain the grave themselves.
LSUE holds groundbreaking ceremony for new state-of-the-art baseball stadium
EUNICE, La. (KADN) — There is going to be a new state-of-the-art baseball stadium for the current national champion LSU-Eunice Bengals. Even though the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, July 26, was moved indoors because of rain, it was still a festive occasion.
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