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Report ranks Louisiana last for at risk youth, citing unemployment, poverty, health, education
A new study ranks Louisiana as the worst state for the highest percentage of at-risk youth, another survey in which the state ranks last in key quality of life metrics. The WalletHub report released this week showed Louisiana with the highest percentage of at risk youth based on 15 indicators. ...
Win Tickets to 2024 Geek’d Con in Louisiana
Geek'd Con is coming back to downtown Shreveport this August! Dress up in your best cosplay and come out to this year's event on August 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing its event to the Ark-La-Tex area. It is the...
Ohio deputies allegedly find 13.3 grams of ecstasy during traffic stop, 1 arrested
One of the passengers, Christopher Franklin, 25, claimed ownership and was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail for two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies. Additional charges may be presented to the Noble County Grand Jury.
Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana’s vulnerable coast.
VIOLET, La. (AP) — A volunteer-heavy effort to restore some of Louisiana’s eroding coast with recycled oyster shells was part of the scenic backdrop Wednesday for a visit from the head of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that deploys volunteers to serve communities around the nation. Michael Smith, the...
U.S. Department of Transportation Investigates Atlanta's Delta Air Lines After 400+ Cancellations Due to Tech Glitch
The skies are less friendly for Delta Air Lines passengers as the Atlanta-based carrier faces an investigation by U.S. regulators. Delta has been hit hard by a technology malfunction, resulting in over 400 flight cancellations by Tuesday morning, according to WABE News. The disruption, linked to a flawed software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has affected airlines globally, but Delta's setbacks have been especially pronounced, with more than 7,000 flights canceled since the issue began.
APD investigating death on Loblolly Lane
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A person was found dead in the 2500 block of Loblolly Lane on July 25, according to the Alexandria Police Department. APD responded to the scene Thursday night around 10:51 p.m. after reports of a person who had died. Officers found the body of Kentriel Girtley, 20, of Alexandria. APD said he died from a gunshot wound. However, foul play is not suspected.
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