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Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers ranked 18th fastest-growing company in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, a leading personal injury law firm with offices in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, New Iberia, Marksville, New Orleans and Baton Rouge, has announced its inclusion in the esteemed 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year. The firm was ranked as the 18th fastest-growing private company in Louisiana.
Louisiana state superintendent calls for assertive discipline action in schools
Classes are set to begin soon for students in Louisiana. Before the beginning of school, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley sent a letter calling for school system leaders to "recommit to assertive discipline action."
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Many Walmart customers are airing out their grievances over their disgust of the recent checkout policy changes that the retailer rolled down. We have all the details. Louisiana Walmart customers have to be thinking to themselves every time they walk into the store, "I wonder what I...
Psychedelic therapy for PTSD treatment is rejected by FDA, Louisiana patient still has hope
In 1999, Lori Tipton’s brother overdosed and died while he was visiting her at Tulane in New Orleans. In 2005, Tipton’s mother murdered two women and killed herself. Tipton found the bodies. One month later, Hurricane Katrina rattled the coast and displaced Tipton from her home. In 2006,...
Finally some relief Thursday across southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Showers and storms will continue moving southwest Wednesday evening and will dissipate. Look for more widespread rain as we will finally see some relief from the hot and dry conditions of the past couple of weeks on Thursday. The ridge of high pressure over us slides west which opens the door for some showers and storms to develop.
Startling Levels of Toxic Pollutant found in Louisiana
Louisiana is the most polluted state by far, soaring above every other state by nearly every measure. Louisiana was once found to have the most polluted waterways in the nation, and its cities were found to be incredibly polluted (luckily the Shreveport-Bossier City area has seen an increase in air quality over the last few years). Drax Global has recently disclosed to the state that the company's wood pellet production plants have been emitting hazardous air pollution, above the permitted limit.
Weekend Roundup: August 16-18
TPL Annual Art Supply Swap | August 17 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | TPL Main Library– Have extra art supplies in good condition? Help us divert materials from landfills while encouraging environmentally friendly creation! How it works: Community members can donate their new or gently used art supplies they no longer need to the Main Library during August 5 – 16 Donation Days. Patrons who donate art supplies will get a “30-minute early-bird ticket” to the Giveaway Day from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on August 17 to get new or different art supplies. The Giveaway Day will be open to all community members to get free art supplies from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on August 17. Giveaway Rules: Patrons will receive a free large paper bag to fill up with as much art supplies as you think you will use. The first 100 adult and teen patrons will receive a souvenir tote bag. Patrons are also allowed to carry out one item by hand (such as a canvas that cannot fit in the bag.) This program is sponsored by the Terrebonne Parish Library System and the Bayou Regional Arts Council. For more info or to check if an art material is acceptable for donation, email Cierra Hughes at chughes@mytpl.org or call 985-876-5861 ext. 240.
LaFayette festival features food trucks, huge crowds
The LaFayette Main Street hosted its Largest Friday Food Truck Festival in downtown LaFayette yet. There were over 28 food trucks and vendors with all types of foods and sweets and drinks. You had a different variety to choose from, from catfish, loaded French fries, pizza, polish sausages, hamburgers, chicken...
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