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Louisiana OMV Experiencing Outages Due To Global Computer Outage
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is experiencing varying degrees of outages at its field offices statewide due to the global computer outage. According to officials, customers who scheduled appointments for Friday, July 19, 2024, should reschedule their appointments. Customers can visit OMV’s website at www.expresslane.org, for available online services. According to […]
Gun safety tips after three accidental shooting deaths of children in Louisiana this week
Three children killed in accidental shootings in Louisiana this week should serve as a reminder to be extra vigilant about gun safety. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said we have a gun culture in the U.S. and especially here in Louisiana. “And it’s just a reminder to parents to be...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
T-Mobile donation rolls Ruston Skatepark funding near finish line
RUSTON, La. - The 10-year dream of building a 20,000 square foot skatepark in Ruston is closer to soon become reality with the announcement of a $50,000 grant during a Thursday press conference at Railroad Park. “This is a really generous grant that the T-Mobile Hometown grant program is awarding...
Letlow qualifies in reshaped 5th Congressional District
After a stop in Milwaukee earlier this week for the Republican National Convention, U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow made the trip to qualify Thursday in Baton Rouge for re-election to the 5th Congressional District, which now includes portions of the capital city. Letlow, who lives in the Monroe suburb of Start,...
Five Louisiana Tech players make 2024 CUSA Football Preseason Watch List
RUSTON – Conference USA released the 2024 preseason watch list, as selected by the league’s 10 head coaches, on Friday. Five student-athletes from each of the conference’s 10-member institutions were recognized as key players to watch ahead of the 2024 season. Louisiana Tech was represented by defensive...
Lincoln Parish Homeland Security encourages residents to sign up for Linc Alerts
RUSTON, La (KTVE/KARD) – The Lincoln Parish Department of Homeland Security and the local police jury have invited residents to use the new and improved alert system, Linc Alerts. Linc Alerts is powered by Rave Mobile Safety, which allows residents to receive operational and emergency alerts via email, phone, or text. A member of the […]
Global CrowdStrike outage impacts NELA businesses
MONROE, La (KTVE/KARD) – On Friday, July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, experienced a glitch during a routine update, causing a nationwide outage. Major airline companies such as American Airlines and Delta Airlines were forced to ground or delay flights due to technological glitches. The Monroe Regional Airport has only two airlines that fly […]
NELA Celtic Festival press conference to take place on July 23rd
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 10 AM, a press conference will be held at Lazarre Park to announce plans for the 2024 Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival. According to officials, the meeting will take place in the back pavilion of Lazarre Park to announce plans, sponsors, and special activities planned for […]
NELA Music Awards celebrate local music scene and B.B. King
The 2024 Northeast Louisiana Music Awards will be held Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m at the Monroe Civic Center. The awards were established in 2015 to celebrate, showcase, and recognize the outstanding talent of northeast Louisiana. The event is a People's Choice Awards Show, where the talent is nominated...
CPSO arrests driver in fatal hit-and-run in Keithville
KEITHVILLE, La. - An arrest has been made in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday that claimed a man's life. Anthony Ebizie, 43, of Powder Springs, Ga., turned himself in late Thursday. He was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center for hit and run resulting in serious bodily injury or death.
Probable cause hearing is July 31 for complaint against fire chief
NATCHEZ — Natchez Municipal Judge Christina Daugherty will hold a probable cause hearing on July 31 at 10 a.m. to decide whether a complaint against the Natchez fire chief is warranted. Municipal Court is located inside the Natchez Police Department at 233 D’Evereux Drive. Former police officer and NAACP official Lee Ford filed a complaint […] The post Probable cause hearing is July 31 for complaint against fire chief appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ferriday Mayor: Officer arrested because of having identity stolen
FERRIDAY, La. — Ferriday officials said felony warrants placed on a police officer were because of misidentification when the officer lost or had his ID card stolen. Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Ferriday police officer Oliver Robinson III on Thursday with outstanding felony warrants from Arkansas for theft greater than $5,000 and forgery. “Concordia […] The post Ferriday Mayor: Officer arrested because of having identity stolen appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
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