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Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
New state law slows down speed camera tickets, makes appeals process easier
A new state law makes it easier to appeal traffic citations from speeding cameras. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey said he wrote the law after complaints from his constituents, including a call from local sheriffs in north Louisiana. “[They] said, ‘Hey, we’ve got people [who are] unlicensed, no form of law...
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi
AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi. Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.
Here are 4 new songs from Louisiana artists to listen to this month
Louisiana-connected artists continue to crank out new tunes. Here's a look at four singles — two country and one each in the soul and pop-rock genres — released so far this summer. Timothy Wayne. “God Made A Country Boy”. An aspiring country singer and LSU student majoring in...
Young Louisiana Innovator Develops Revolutionary Method to Purify Water from Microplastics Using Okra Juice
Ruston, LA – Vennela Malireddy, a promising sophomore from Caddo Magnet High School, has made significant strides in environmental science by developing an innovative method to remove microplastics from water using okra juice. This groundbreaking research was conducted at Louisiana Tech University’s Advanced Material Research Lab under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Shaurav Alam and doctoral engineering student Tulie Chakma.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association’s Washington visit. Pictured left to right: Keith & Karen Miller, Daniel & Lacy Bennett, Ken & Shannon Hale, Jared & Renee Hicks, Daniel & Kristy Lonsberry, Sally & Tyler Murchison. To report an issue or typo with this article – CLICK HERE...
Years before chemical leak, Honeywell was warned about corrosion risks, Louisiana regulators say
A Honeywell contract inspector warned the company's Geismar operation that some of its chlorine equipment was corroding and would need to be replaced within a year, nearly two and a half years before part of it burst and released dangerous chemicals in early 2023, state regulators allege. The January 2023...
US appeals court temporarily stays order for Louisiana to better protect Angola farm workers from heat
A federal appeals court has temporarily stayed an order that would have required the state to make a plan better protecting inmates sentenced to farm work at Louisiana State Penitentiary from extreme heat.
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