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Enforcement of Louisiana's Ten Commandment classroom requirement put on pause
Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms display the Ten Commandments will not be publicly enforced or endorsed in any way until November 15, 2024, according to a new court filing in the ongoing legal battle over the policy. Both parties agreed that the Ten Commandments will not be posted in any public school classroom and defendants -- including the state's Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education -- and schools will not publicly move forward on the law's implementation until November. Lester Duhe, a spokesperson for the Louisiana Attorney General's office, clarified that the defendants "agreed not to take public-facing compliance measures" until then because it will give time for "briefing, oral arguments and a decision" ahead of the January 2025 date in which schools have to have the Ten Commandments. The January requirement still stands pending the outcome of the suit.
Flood Risk Increases This Week in Texas & Louisiana
Rounds of heavy rain have been creating scattered flooding issues in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi over the last few days, thanks to a stalled frontal system. On Sunday, Galveston and Dallas broke daily rainfall records!. As this previous front moves east, a new system is set to move south from...
Evening Forecast – Sunday, July 21st
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Tonight, is similar to last night with some clearing and staying partly cloudy. There is a chance for a stray shower or two but most things stay dry through the night before tomorrow. Overnight lows stay mild only falling into the low to mid 70s with winds still varying but stay light.
KOKA radio wins big at gospel’s Stellar Awards
SHREVEPORT, LA. (KTAL/KMSS) – A local gospel station received a new moniker at an award show in Las Vegas and will host a special reception to celebrate the honor. The Stellar Gospel Music Awards has highlighted and honored every facet of gospel music, from traditional to contemporary, and the 39th annual awards weekend was held in Las Vegas from July 17 – 20.
Plenty of rain chances this week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Sunday! Today will stay mainly dry with some sunshine as temperatures today likely rise into the lower 90s. We could see some showers pop up here or there but most of us will stay dry. The chance for rain increases late this evening and we have plenty of rain chances this coming week. Tonight, temperatures will drop to the lower to mid-70s.
Shreveport musician, actress now has a say in who wins a Grammy award
Classically trained violinist and actress Jennifer Carsillo of Shreveport has received - and accepted - an invitation to become a voting member of The Recording Academy, which hosts the annual Grammy music awards. The Recording Academy is known as the world's leading society of music professionals. "It wasn’t at all...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Residents receive free school supplies from Children’s Coalition in Monroe
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 20, 2024, the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana, hosted their annual Back to School Bash. Residents were invited to receive free school supplies for the upcoming year. For more information, watch the video above.
Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana
In 2018, she helped lead the Lady Tigers win the SWAC Tournament and secure a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nearly two decades, while scoring over 1,000 points during her collegiate career. The post Former HBCU WBB star dies tragically in Louisiana appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Louisiana’s Democratic delegates rally behind Harris after Biden exits race
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on gun violence during an event at John R. Lewis High School on June 2, 202,3 in Springfield, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) With President Joe Biden’s decision to back out of his reelection campaign, attention is turning to whether Democrats who will be delegates at next month’s party nominating convention will back his choice of Vice President Kamala Harris.
JHHS football games to be broadcast on ROUX 102.3 FM
The New Roux102 is your new home for Jonesboro-Hodge High School Football!. All 2024 JHHS regular season and playoff games can now be listened to by tuning in to 102.3 FM on your radio dial with the team of Ben Ledbetter and Ty Garrett calling the action. The broadcast will also be streamed online at http://www.KWXMFM.com.
‘Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration’ now on view at HNOC
Throughout Louisiana’s history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control and exploitation. After more than six years of research and preparation, the Historic New Orleans Collection will debut a limited-time exhibition titled “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” that examines the roots of the state’s current distinction as the incarceration capital of the world.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
The Cajun Car Show kicks off at the Louisiana Boardwalk
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Cajun Car Show had the community gathered at the Louisiana Boardwalk to admire an array of old-fashioned cars Saturday afternoon. Phillip Pruitt, a dedicated car enthusiast, showcased his 1955 Chevrolet. Pruitt’s passion for the '55 Chevrolet extends all the way back to when he used to drive the car in high school. His grandkids who actually help work on some of the cars are Pruitt's main motivation for being at the show.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Big week for anglers and hunters; rodeo & DW Expo fill slate
It begins Tuesday with a public meeting focusing on the Atchafalaya Basin, continues Thursday with the opening of the three-day International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, and moves into Friday with the first day of the three-day run of the national Delta Waterfowl Expo inside Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane's River Center.
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