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Louisiana Dove Season Will Be A Little Different This Year
At this writing, we're only 10 days away from one of the biggest days in the year of a Louisiana hunter. This year's deviation from the normal opening of Louisiana's Dove Season could land some hunters in hot water if they're not paying attention. Normally, dove season will begin on...
Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees
The Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class of Hall of Fame inductees on Tuesday. This group of nine outstanding individuals has shown incredible talent, dedication, and passion in high school sports, making them true representatives of Louisiana athletics. Every year, the Louisiana High School Athletic...
A Louisiana program has recycled millions of oyster shells. It’s now expanding to a new city.
Louisiana's only large-scale oyster shell recycling program is expanding to Baton Rouge, helping to create more living shorelines instead of landfill pileup. Through the initiative run by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), local restaurants collect their used oyster shells and the program returns them to the water. New reefs created by the shells promote oyster growth and other aquatic life, while slowing erosion and minimizing storm surge. In turn, local restaurants can benefit from a tax incentive and participation in a sustainable initiative.
Delta worker killed by exploding tire was just months away from retirement, family says
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A Delta Air Lines worker who died in a tire explosion this week was less than a year away from retirement. Delta employees Mirko Marweg, 58, and Luis Aldarondo, 37, were killed at the facility early Tuesday morning in what Atlanta fire officials are calling a tire explosion.
Pineville Police arrest suspect of Lee Street murder
PINEVILLE, La. (WNTZ) – On August 28, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, officers from the Pineville Police Department, alongside personnel from the Pineville Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance, responded to a report of a shooting at 208 Lee St., Pineville, La. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a male victim who had suffered a gunshot wound. […]
Pineville announces construction of new apartment complex
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The City of Pineville has announced the construction of a new apartment complex in the city. Construction for the new Live Oak Village Apartments began in August 2024 and is set to be completed in April 2025. The complex will be located at 4137 Highway 28...
Two parked planes collide due to macroburst of wind, England Air Park confirms
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - An official with the England Air Park confirmed to KALB that a wind gust lifted and spun a plane around, causing a collision with another plane on Wednesday, August 28. FAA required the tower to evacuate according to protocol. No injuries were reported, just damages between...
Rapides Parish Students Shape School District Decisions
Today, students from Rapides Parish School District gathered at Brame Middle School for the first meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board. The students shared their different perspectives and ideas on various topics, leading to meaningful discussions. The voices of these students will play a crucial role in shaping decisions and implementing improvements within the school district. The administration and faculty at Brame Middle School were thanked for hosting the productive meeting. #OwnTheMission #BetterTogetherRapides Parish Schools.
Concordia Parish resolution to explore parish president form of government does not pass
VIDALIA, La. — The Concordia Parish Police Jury voted not to adopt a resolution that would explore a new form of government during its Monday meeting. Resolution No. 9, which was authored by Louisiana House Rep. C. Travis Johnson III, states that the Concordia Parish Police Jury will appoint a committee to conduct a feasibility […] The post Concordia Parish resolution to explore parish president form of government does not pass appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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