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LegisGator: State leaders tout investments, drop in crime
Friday’s LegisGator, a SWLA Economic Development Alliance annual event, gave state department heads and elected officials an opportunity to report on their accomplishments after eight months. State Treasurer John C. Fleming started with some impressive numbers. The state has made $450 million in investment dollars. “It’s a record,” he said. “We’ve never come close to […]
DC Jazz Festival: Celebrating Louisiana's Year of Music
The DC Jazz Festival in Washington D.C. is hosting a celebration of Louisiana's Year of Music. Attendees can enjoy unique sounds, have the chance to win prizes, and celebrate the music that represents the heart and soul of Louisiana. Source: DC Jazz Festival. Source Type: Visit. Source Location: Washington. SausageFest...
Louisiana Man Arrested Transporting 90 Pounds Of Marijuana On Hwy 59
A Louisiana man was arrested Monday afternoon for transporting illegal substances through Harrison County, Texas while traveling on US Highway 59 in Marshall. When you're on the interstate or driving a Texas highway you have no idea what the other drivers around you are carrying with them or what's in their trailers. For the most part, it's just ordinary and everyday kind of things for work or play. But every once in a while that car or truck next to you could be transporting some illegal substances.
NSU’s School of Education to Hold Ribbon Cutting
Northwestern State University’s School of Education will hold a ribbon cutting to open the School’s Center for Excellence in Teaching. The ribbon cutting will take place at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Teacher Education Center Room 113C. The Teacher Education Center is located at 150 Tarleton Drive on the NSU campus.
Watch as Lightning Strikes House in Louisiana During Severe Thunderstorm
Thunderstorms swept across south Louisiana Thursday evening and some produced deadly lightning a homeowner in Denham Springs found out how bad it was after their home was hit by lightning. Storms can cool temperatures down during the summer months, but thunderstorms during the summertime can also produce deadly lightning and...
Town of Colfax experiences water outage
COLFAX, La. (KALB) - 6:45 p.m. UPDATE: The Town of Colfax posted an update announcing that the town is beginning to receive water. A boil advisory is in effect for the town until further notice and residents are asked to conserve as much water as possible. Update from 4:30 p.m....
Another ‘Cool Front’ Could Be Pushing South Towards Louisiana
As we attempt to survive the summer days in the Deep South, we may soon have more relief on the way. A few days ago we were blessed with lower humidity levels for a few days and mornings as a Canadian "cool front" pushed south, and another front could reach much of Louisiana by the middle part of the week of August 19, 2024.
Entergy Louisiana customers to face rate hike despite promised fee reductions
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—In just over two weeks, Entergy Louisiana customers will see an increase in their electricity bills. The Public Service Commission announced that rates will rise by approximately two percent, which translates to about four dollars more monthly for residents across 58 parishes. Many locals, like Jefferson Parish...
A Round Of Programming Promotions At Cumulus Media Louisiana.
Jerold Jackson rises to OM for Cumulus Baton Rouge. A 20-year company veteran, Jackson also takes on the PD role at urban AC KMEZ (102.9) and gospel “Heaven 106.7” KKND in New Orleans. He will continue as PD of urban AC “Magic 104.7” KNEK and urban contemporary “Q95.5” KRRQ in Lafayette a position he has held since 2015.
Gordon McKernan Launches Second Annual Billboard Design Competition In Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Louisiana personal injury law firm Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has launched the 2024 Billboard Design Competition. After receiving more than 700 design submissions in last year’s inaugural competition, the firm is excited to invite the community once again to participate in this creative and engaging competition.
17,000 Workers at AT&T Southeast Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV)—Communications Workers of America (CWA) employed by AT&T Southeast are on strike to protest labor practices committed by management during negotiations for a new union contract according to their press release. The strike will involve over 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives and others who install, maintain and support AT&T’s residential and business wireline […]
Heart disease is rampant in parts of the rural South. Researchers are hitting the road to learn why
Darrell Dixon’s father was just 25 when he had a major heart attack in the rural Mississippi Delta. By his early 40s, a series of additional attacks had left his heart muscle too weak to pump enough blood to his body. He died in 2013 at the age of 49.
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