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Chopped-down Gonzales oaks stir a debate over how to protect beloved Louisiana trees
After two large live oak trees were cut down last week in Gonzales, some residents voiced dismay over what they saw as the removal of a city landmark. Now city officials say they are looking into new laws to help protect the trees. One of the oaks had been registered...
Officials speak on number of deadly interstate shootings in the past months
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Recently WAFB has reported on three separate fatal shootings taking place on the interstate in the past few months. Two of those were in Baton Rouge just this month and one was in Prairieville in March. WAFB spoke to Baton Rouge Police Department’s Lieutenant L’jean...
Tropical wave in Atlantic now main focus for future development during Labor Day week
A tropical wave that is swirling several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic is now the primary focus of the National Hurricane Center for future tropical trouble, though a system drenching the Gulf Coast this weekend still has some eyes on it.
Labor Day weekend brings disruptive afternoon storms
NORTH TEXAS — Weather alerts are in place through Labor Day due to disruptive afternoon and evening showers and storms.While no day is expected to be a complete washout, staying weather-aware is necessary if you have outdoor plans. If a storm approaches, you might need to take shelter indoors until it passes.View live radar here.Severe weather is not expected, but isolated strong storms are possible.Despite the chance of rain, there will be plenty of sunshine for a chance to hang out at the pool or local lakes. Temperatures are expected to peak near 90°F Saturday afternoon, but high humidity levels will...
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
Mega Millions Winner: Louisiana Lottery Confirms Friday’s Big Win
This is the weekend that people in Louisiana have been talking about since January. It doesn't matter where you have the conversation. It could be on the beach at Grand Isle, in the exercise yard with the girls in St. Gabriel, or sitting quietly spinning fidgets in Pineville or Jackson, at some point college football will be discussed.
Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
Both teams had scoring chances. See who prevailed in at the Spartan Jamboree
Central continued its momentum from last year’s run to the Division I nonselect quarterfinals. Quarterback Jackson Firmin ran for a first-half touchdown and placekicker Nathan Zimmer added a second-half field goal in the Wildcats’ 10-0 victory Thursday over East Ascension in the Spartans’ Jamboree. Firmin, a Nicholls...
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