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Homeless man stabs elderly woman during attempted carjacking
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An elderly woman was attacked and nearly robbed of her vehicle Friday evening (July 19). Just before 6:30 p.m., officers with the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) were dispatched to a stabbing in the 100 block of Spring Street. According to officials with SPD, an elderly woman...
Ferriday police chief, three officers resign
NATCHEZ — The Town of Ferriday is without a police chief and three officers after they resigned on Friday. Ferriday Mayor Alvin Garrison confirmed Police Chief C.J. Hall and three of the town’s officers submitted letters of resignation on Friday. Garrison said Saturday morning he does not know why the chief and officers resigned. “I haven’t […] The post Ferriday police chief, three officers resign 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...
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the area were recently redrawn by lawmakers, under the direction of the courts and governor, to create the state’s second majority-Black district. Additionally, the GOP congressman representing the district, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, has opted not to seek reelection. Democrats are looking to capitalize...
New Report Shows Louisiana Is One of the Fastest-Shrinking States – Where Is Everyone Moving To?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is shrinking at a faster rate than more than 40 other states, according to a new report out today. U-Haul, the rental company that specializes in moving vans and trailers, released its annual report on which states have the most people making one-way rentals, and the Bayou State is near the very bottom.
Image of Angel Spotted Above Louisiana Beachgoers Favorite Beach
Beachgoers have been flocking to the Gulf Coast this summer and one person thinks she may have seen the image of an angel over one of the beaches many from Louisiana love to visit. This summer has brought a lot of tragedy to the beaches along the Emerald Gulf Coast....
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 […]
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