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On Gulf Coast, an Activist Rallies Her Community Against Gas Exports
Over the last few years, the Gulf of Mexico has become ground zero for the U.S. liquid natural gas boom. The region has five LNG export facilities in operation, and at least 16 new export facilities have been approved or are under construction or regulatory review. Roishetta Ozane, a Lake...
Cassidy announces vote to consider congressional subpoena of Steward Health CEO, owner of Glenwood Regional Medical Center
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, July 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that the HELP Committee will vote next Thursday, July 25, 2024, to consider a subpoena to compel Steward Health CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre, to testify on the company’s financial mismanagement of its hospitals. The mismanagement reportedly threatened […]
ACT testing: New law allows some students to skip test
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)–In a new law passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana high school seniors will no longer be required to take the ACT test across the board. Monroe resident Forrest Adams graduated in 2018 and he took both the ACT and the SAT before he graduated, but the […]
Jerry Edwards Jr. sworn in as 1st Black federal judge for Western District of Louisiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Following a formal appointment back in December of 2023, Shreveport attorney Jerry Edwards Jr. was ceremonially sworn in at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in Alexandria on Wednesday, July 17. It was a momentous occasion for Judge Edwards as he became the first Black judge to...
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district
Former Congressman Cleo Fields, former state Sen. Elbert Guillory and upstart candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson signed up Wednesday to run in the election for Louisiana’s newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Fields, 61, a Baton Rouge state senator, has the longest political history among the candidates and is the heavy favorite to win the […] The post 2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Attempted rapist breaks in through woman’s bathroom window, police say
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man has been arrested after being accused of breaking into an apartment and sexually assaulting a woman, according to the Lake Charles Police Department. Lt. Brenda Treadway says police were dispatched to the apartment complex in the 100 block of Eddy Street...
Murder suspect accidentally let out of jail, turns himself in hours later in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE - A video posted to his Instagram page shows 21-year-old Rashawn Alexander leaving the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison early Wednesday morning. The problem is, the district attorney says he wasn't supposed to be released. "Apparently, he paid the bond, and no holds were reflected at the prison...
Lake Charles Girlie Girls Present A Community Hygiene Drive
Lake Charles' Girlie Girls Mentoring Program is proudly teaming up with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and Zeta Psi Omega Chapter to collect and distribute essential hygiene products for girls and women in the community. This is an annual initiative by the young ladies of this local mentoring group. The...
Enterprise Boulevard project goal: Strengthen connection between north, south LC
The first open house on the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project was held at the Martin Luther King Junior Center on Tuesday. The open houses are being hosted to keep residents informed on the project’s progress. They were able to look at maps and renderings of the project and speak with engineers and project managers about […]
Terrebonne 4-H Students Shine at Louisiana State 4-H Horse Show
Last week, the LSU AgCenter hosted the Louisiana State 4-H Horse Show in Deridder, where students from Terrebonne 4-H showcased their skills and rode home with success. To qualify for the state horse show, the students first had to compete in the district show held in Amite. Terrebonne 4-H Agent Cherie Roger commended the students for their dedication, emphasizing that they work year-round to hone their craft. The students’ hard work and dedication were evident from their impressive performances at the state show.
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Acadiana sees ‘low surge’ of COVID cases, respiratory illness
Hospitals across the state and the country are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, and Acadiana is no exception. Both main hospital groups in Acadiana report an increase in cases of COVID and other respiratory illnesses, although a comprehensive picture of local infection levels is unclear. As of May 1, hospitals are not required to report COVID data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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