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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.
Weather Service – ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Forecast for Louisiana
The National Weather Service is suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an old-fashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned on Hurricane Beryl. However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week.
Kaplan High graduate wins Farm Bureau crown
NEW ORLEANS - Twenty-four of Louisiana’s most poised and talented ladies representing various parishes competed for the coveted crown. Eager to represent the organization for the upcoming year, this year’s slate of contestants participated in multiple rounds of competition, which included both interviews and evening gown presentations. The...
Steven Milam Named 2024 First-Team Freshman All-American by D1 Baseball
July 5, 2024 - 05:03 PM 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. by Bill Franques +0 BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU second baseman Steven Milam on Friday was named a 2024 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 tremendous freshman season at LSU, batting .326 (72-for-221) with 12 doubles, three triples,...
Scattered Rain Tempers the Extreme Heat for Acadiana
Scattered showers and storms will be back in Acadiana during your Friday afternoon and evening hours. Rain chances increase to 50%, which is a little better compared to the coverage from the 4th of July. Fortunately, the additional clouds and rainfall should hold the extreme heat back as highs near 93°. Muggy conditions will push […]
LSU receives commitment from 4-star defensive tackle Zion Williams out of Texas
LSU DL coach Bo Davis landed his first big verbal pledge since he was hired in January when four-star defensive tackle Zion Williams of Lufkin, Texas, announced his commitment on the morning of July 4th.
Three arrested in months-long investigation of Roxicodone drug distribution in Mississippi
Three people have been arrested for distributing large amounts of drugs after a months-long investigation by a Mississippi Special Operations Group. The Natchez Democrat reports that Agents with the Adams County Special Operations Group seized nine vehicles and thousands of dollars in cash, as well as narcotics with a street value of approximately $20,000.
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