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Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Louisiana National Guard troops to remain at Texas, Mexico border until November
Louisiana National Guard troops will remain at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas until November in an extended mission that state officials said would result in no new costs to taxpayers. Since March, the soldiers have aided Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star effort, which controversially relies on state troopers...
How will Caddo and Bossier Parish Schools handle Louisiana's new 10 Commandments law?
All public classrooms in Louisiana, from kindergarten to state-funded universities, will soon feature displays of the Ten Commandments, per a new law signed by Governor Jeff Landry on June 20. Caddo Parish and Bossier Parish Schools will conform to the recently instituted legislation, consistent with the laws of Louisiana. ...
Wanderlust Rental’s Kristopher Guidry & Reed Rudasill
Live with Wanderlust Rental’s Kristopher Guidry & Reed Rudasill. Wanderlust Rentals, operating through WLRENTAL.COM, is a pioneering self-service kayak rental company in Acadiana and Louisiana. Founded by Lafayette natives Kristopher Guidry and Reed Rudasil, the company started to address the lack of local kayak rental options. They offer self-service rentals, organized events called "Paddle Therapy," and cater to private and corporate group events. The company is poised for expansion, starting with their local community.
Baton Rouge schools leader search is heating up. Here's what happens before final vote.
The final sprint in the hunt for the next superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish school system starts at 9 a.m. Monday and does not end until a final vote Thursday night. In between, a whirlwind series of interviews, visits, meals and meetings are on tap. On display throughout...
What's next for this Uptown property? Plans change after entertainment venue falls through
The Baton Rouge-based owners of a long-vacant building on Carondelet Street Uptown are asking the city for permission to demolish the structure to make way for five, new single-family homes. The request is an about-face from an earlier plan, filed in the spring of 2023, by Broad Theater owner Brian...
Cops: 100 mph chase of ATM robbery suspects ends in Slidell crash
One New Orleans men is in jail, and the other sought by authorities, for a series of armed robberies at automated teller machines on both sides of the lake. Authorities say the investigation led to a high-speed chase and crash.
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Is This The Best Viral Video of All-Time From Louisiana?
We have some very entertaining videos from Louisiana that went viral on social media, but is this the best one yet?. Let's go back 15 years to when Christy Adams spoke to KATC TV-3 on LIVE television from in front of the Walmart store on Ambassador Caffery. Adams described a...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Vermilion Parish resident wins outstanding young farm woman of the year
A Lafayette Parish sugar and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman. . Vermilion Parish resident Amanda Duhon, 33, received the award at the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102nd Annual Convention in New Orleans on June 27, 2024. Duhon is a first-generation sugarcane farmer and a fourth-generation cattle producer, but she said that wasn’t always the case.
Vermilion Parish wins Farm Bureau President's Award for fifth straight year
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation culminated the opening night of its 102nd Annual Convention with Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau capturing the President’s Award for the fifth year in a row. The 102nd Convention was held June 27-30, 2024 at the New Orleans Marriott. The President’s Award recognizes the parish...
Steven Milam named 2024 First-Team Freshman All-American by D1 Baseball
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU second baseman Steven Milam on Friday was named a First-Team Freshman All-American by D1baseball.com. The award marked the second time Milam has received First-Team Freshman All-America recognition, as he was also honored last month by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Milam enjoyed a...
Experts advise caution as Beryl brings more rip currents into the gulf in already dangerous year
BATON ROUGE - Those planning a beach trip this summer are urged to be cautious of rip currents, especially as Hurricane Beryl makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico. "It will take you from underneath the water it's like a pull that you don't expect and once you feel that pull, it's like an undertow but stronger. It's like a circular motion from my memory It has the potential to take your legs and just go straight far out real fast it's like something is pulling you like an engine or something," survival swim instructor Ashley Spencer said.
Northwestern State University Presidential Search Committee to Meet July 8 to Select Semi-finalists
July 3, 2024 – The search for a new president of Northwestern State University (NSU) will advance on Monday, July 8, when the Presidential Search Committee convenes to review applications and select semi-finalists. This pivotal meeting, which is open to the public, will take place at 11 a.m. in the Louisiana Purchase Room of the W.C.C. Claiborne Building, located at 1201 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
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