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Ville Platte business owners say crime is increasing. And it's costing them money.
A few dozen business owners and residents spilled into Ville Platte City Hall’s main lobby Wednesday to lodge complaints with the town’s mayor and other officials about what they see as a rise in juvenile crime within the city. Mayor Ryan Leday Williams said the city has been...
First Alert for early heat and afternoon storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast sit right on the edge of high pressure keeping the stifling heat in place with Excessive Heat Warnings int the early evening. High temperatures in the upper 90s with dew points near 80 will push heat indices into the 110-115 degree range. Take full heat precautions, staying hydrated, taking breaks and listening to your body.
14-year-old from Rapides Parish shares passion for ballet dancing
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - For 14-year-old Kameron Hunter, dance is more than just an art form, it is a way of life. Coming from Rapides Parish with no local role models or inspiration, his passion for ballet stands out even more. For him, dancing is a deeply personal and cultural...
EBRSO: Man shot, killed by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man who allegedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend at an apartment complex has turned himself in, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the 6500 block of Hanks Drive...
Opelousas Junior Police Academy paves way for future law enforcers, honors slain Lafayette officer
Paving the way for future law enforcers, the Opelousas Police Department's Junior Police Academy is giving young people a chance to experience law enforcement firsthand. The program is intended to build positive relationships between the youth and police officers and lead kids who consider a career in law enforcement to make better choices to advance their interests.
Pineville brothers don't plan on La Luna Mexican Grille to be "another Mexican restaurant"
Brothers Omar Ayala, Jr. and Johnathan Ayala of Pineville don’t plan on La Luna Mexican Grille, 2624 Old Marksville Hwy., being just another Mexican restaurant in central Louisiana once it opens Monday, Aug. 19. They plan to do things differently, from offering good customer service, Mexican dishes with Southern culture cooked in and a vibrant atmosphere to dine. Yes, they will serve margaritas. ...
Major drug bust made in Marshall
MARSHALL – Eric Doung, of Alexandria, La., was arrested after nearly 100 pounds of marijuana and other drugs were found in his vehicle on Monday, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said. Our news partners at KETK report that in a statement made by the HCSO, officials conducted a traffic stop on Highway 59 in Marshall and a probable cause search revealed 93 pounds of marijuana, 10 grams of cocaine and One pill of Lortab in the vehicle. Doung was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance between four and 200 grams and possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams.
Lafourche Arc officially reopens beloved Lockport thrift store, the Treasure Box
Lafourche Arc is excited to announce that their beloved secondhand store, the Treasure Box, has officially reopened for the first time since 2021. The thrift store, which is located in Lockport, originally opened almost 20 years ago with a great positive impact on the Lafourche Parish community. After sustaining significant damages during Hurricane Ida, the Treasure Box was forced to close its doors, but is now officially back up and running.
Veteran bikes over 500 miles for PTSD awareness
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - From Dallas to New Orleans, what would be an almost eight-hour trip by car is being taken by a veteran on a bike. Jeff Perkins is the Past State Commander for the Department of Texas and is making the over 500-mile trip to raise money and awareness for PTSD and suicide prevention, both are issues that many veterans may deal with.
Federal judge reinforces order for heat protection for Louisiana inmates at prison farm
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered officials at the Louisiana State Penitentiary to increase shade and take other steps to protect prisoners doing agricultural labor from dangerous heat. U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson’s order reinforced a similar one he issued in July. This one cites...
Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
Apply For The Southwest Louisiana $3,000 Small Business Grant Giveaway
What would you do with an extra $3,000? If you own a small business I'm sure you could think of 3,000 ways to put that money to good use. You can never have enough cash flow. Right? Owning a business is hard because there are so many expenses. Small businesses are constantly dealing with a lack of resources, and cash flow.
New Report Names Louisiana as Worst State to Live In
Sadly, Louisiana has made the wrong end of another list. We didn't even have Mississippi to prevent us from scraping the bottom. The personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2024's Best States to Live In and Louisiana ranked 50th. What was the methodology for making the Best...
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