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Juvenile justice conference focuses on intervention as offenders get younger
The Louisiana Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice held its 43rd annual gathering at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport. The conference provides training for professionals and nonprofits that work with youth in the system.
Plane Crashes Into Mobile Home
Two people lost their lives Tuesday morning when a private jet crashed into a mobile home park in Odessa, Texas. The Cessna Citation 550, which had just taken off from Ector County Schlemeyer Airport, crashed around 7 a.m., according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Witnesses reported seeing the...
Tioga welcomes South Beauregard for preseason scrimmage
BALL, La. (KALB) - The Tioga Indians played in their first scrimmage ahead of the 2024 season, hosting the South Beauregard Knights. One of the notable performers for Tioga was senior running back Travis Adams who scored two touchdowns. Tioga will play in a jamboree next Friday with Menard and...
Thib’s Grocery one step closer to reopening
CARLYSS, La. (KPLC) - The future of Thib’s Countryside Grocery lies in the hands of Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. After Hurricane Laura damaged the original building in Carlyss, the owners were anxious to serve the community once again. On Tuesday, the zoning board approved the grocery’s store’s proposal....
Gallery Promenade returns to downtown Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Tonight, folks got the chance to meet the local artists of Southwest Louisiana at the Gallery Promenade in downtown Lake Charles. The annual pop-up art gallery is hosted by The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA and celebrates the art spaces, galleries, and museums that work year-round to provide cultural resources, exhibits, and opportunities for both artists and residents.
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
Firefighters warn against running appliances overnight
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It is an afterthought for many, that is leaving appliances such as dishwashers or dryers running overnight or when out and about. Ward 6 Fire Chief Todd Parker says he see sees many people turn their dryers on, along with leaving other appliances such as dishwashers and stovetops running, while they go on quick errands.
Local rice farmer talks about harvest
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have all heard about the high prices and low production during crawfish season. Well, now it’s time for rice harvest. When driving in Southwest Louisiana, it’s pretty easy to spot a field of rice. But some may not be aware of the impact those rice fields have.
La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
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