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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.
Mrs. Lue T. Smith celebrates her 104th birthday
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - 104 years of life. Today, Mrs. Lue T. Smith was surrounded by her family and community members as she celebrated a milestone birthday. “I’m enjoying my birthday fine, and I’m thankful to God,” Smith said. ”And how old are you today?” 7News asked. ”104,” Smith said.
Woman found dead near downtown Shreveport identified
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A woman whose body was found off of Marshall Street south of downtown Shreveport Sunday has been identified. According to the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office, a woman who was found dead on Sunday August 25, 2024, has been identified. Officials say 58-year-old Brenda...
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder, Colfax on Sept. 7
DERIDDER AND COLFAX, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will have dove lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 7. The DeRidder hunt will have two fields on the north and south sides of U.S. 190...
Pineville man arrested for burglary in Grant Parish
GRANT PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a Pineville man for a burglary and theft in the Pollock and Lincecum communities. Jordan Guin, 37 years old, of Pineville, was arrested for Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, Trespassing,...
Meet the head of Louisiana's fastest growing company
Omega Foundation Services might have gotten off to a slow start when Andrew Bennett launched the business in January 2020, but the Slaughter-based heavy civil construction firm has rallied to become the fastest-growing company in Louisiana. The company recently ranked 136th on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing businesses....
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