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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.
Experts explain 112% increase in child solicitation cases in Louisiana over past 3 years
BATON ROUGE, La.- The state of Louisiana has seen a dramatic increase in cases involving sexual predators pursuing children online. In 2021, there were 3,478 reported incidents. In 2022, there were 6,128, reported, and then in 2023 it skyrocketed to 13,644 reported cases in the state. That is a 112% increase in three years, with officials telling WBRZ that 2024 is looking to match or surpass that number.
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