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Webster School District mourns loss of one of its leaders
MINDEN, La. — The Webster Parish School Board is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. Assistant Superintendent Kevin Washington died unexpectedly Tuesday, according to Superintendent Johnny Rowland Jr. “Mr. Washington was beloved and highly respected by scores of people that knew him. I am proud to say...
Alexandria rabbi enjoys her new role at temple where her family has strong legacy
Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh is enjoying her role as the new spiritual leader of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria. And she hopes she can be the rabbi here for a long, long time. This Jewish temple is one of the oldest in Louisiana. Her family has a long legacy here. A legacy that...
Downtown property owners express support and concern over proposed ordinance
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—On Thursday morning, downtown Shreveport property owners met with Mayor Tom Arceneaux and property standards committee chairwoman Tabatha Taylor to discuss a proposed ordinance affecting property standards. The mayor announced the meeting and invited property owners to discuss resolving downtown blight and property improvements. Most of the...
City of Ruston potentially suspending household recycling program
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The City of Ruston is set to suspend its household recycling program on August 1st. For one month, the search for another company to accept Ruston recyclables has been unsuccessful. The June fire in Kilgore, Texas that destroyed the processing center the city had been using is the cause of this […]
Pineville Rotary Club Pins New President
Pineville Rotarians swore in a new president this morning during their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church in Pineville. It was time to take care of business this morning at the Pineville Rotary Club meeting. There was the installation of new officers Justin Lemmons and Shawn Gordan. And the...
Louisiana fugitive arrested in Lock Haven
Lock Haven, Pa. — Police arrested a Louisiana fugitive in Clinton County. Christopher James Kelley, 32, was stopped by police for a traffic violation on the 200 block of Woodward Ave, in Lock Haven. Kelley was found to have an outstanding warrant for a drug offense out of the Jefferson Parrish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana, according to a release from the Woodward Township Police Department. Kelley was taken into custody, charged for being a fugitive from justice, according to the release from Woodward Township Police Department. He is currently at the Clinton County Correctional Facility awaiting extradition to Louisiana.
Mayor Cantrell hit with federal civil rights lawsuit by the woman she tried to accuse of stalking her
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been hit with a federal Civil rights lawsuit by the woman she tried to accuse of stalking her. Pontalba resident Anne Breaud filed the lawsuit Friday against Cantrell, her chief of staff Clifton Davis and three police officers involved in taking the mayor's police report, in which she claims Breaud stalked and harassed her. The officers are Leslie Guzman, Victor Gant and Ryan St. Martin.
Baton Rouge man catches huge cubera snapper in “Jurassic Park”
When Matt Leerkes of Baton Rouge wants to do battle with a big “dinosaur” – his joking term for a big bottomfish – he gets Joey Maciasz to take him to “Jurassic Park.”. So it was no surprise last weekend when Leerkes hooked up and...
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Dak Prescott to the New Orleans Saints
While Cowboys fans may read the title and immediately rush to the comments section, I challenge everyone to hear the WHY behind a potential Dak Prescott trade for the Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. CeeDee Lamb is another name that’s been thrown...
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.
Louisiana state rep. arrested on DWI charge in Ascension Parish, state police say
GONZALES, La. — Louisiana State Representative Kendricks "Ken" Brass, D-Vacherie, was arrested on Friday for drunk driving, according to the Louisiana State Police. The incident happened shortly after midnight when a state trooper saw a "2018 GMC Yukon swerving in and out of the travel lane while traveling on LA 44 near Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish", the release said.
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?
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