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Louisiana’s Democratic delegates rally behind Harris after Biden exits race
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on gun violence during an event at John R. Lewis High School on June 2, 202,3 in Springfield, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) With President Joe Biden’s decision to back out of his reelection campaign, attention is turning to whether Democrats who will be delegates at next month’s party nominating convention will back his choice of Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration’ now on view at HNOC
Throughout Louisiana’s history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control and exploitation. After more than six years of research and preparation, the Historic New Orleans Collection will debut a limited-time exhibition titled “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” that examines the roots of the state’s current distinction as the incarceration capital of the world.
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.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Big week for anglers and hunters; rodeo & DW Expo fill slate
It begins Tuesday with a public meeting focusing on the Atchafalaya Basin, continues Thursday with the opening of the three-day International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, and moves into Friday with the first day of the three-day run of the national Delta Waterfowl Expo inside Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane's River Center.
Alexandria Back to School Bash supports child welfare and literacy.
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana - Government held a Back to School Bash event that featured the Literacy Bus, Parental Engagement, and Child Welfare & Attendance departments. The event provided information to families about programs, opportunities, and events to support their children's growth. #BetterTogether. Source: Rapides Parish School Board |...
Collision on Buncombe Road leaves 3 injured
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Three people were transported to an area hospital after a wreck in Shreveport Saturday (July 20). Around 5 p.m., emergency units from Caddo Fire District 3 and Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a wreck on Buncombe Road. A sedan had hit the back of a large flatbed truck, causing significant damage to the front end of the sedan.
NPSO seeks suspects in Natchitoches business burglary
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s assistance to identify two men and a vehicle involved in the burglary of a business just outside of Natchitoches, on Saturday, July 20. Deputies responded to a reported burglary at a business in the 4100 block of...
Jonesboro Native, Doug Ireland, named to NSU Alumni Hall of Distinction
Jonesboro native, Doug Ireland, has been selected to be one of six new members inducted into the Northwestern State University Alumni Hall of Distinction, a.k.a. “The Long Purple Line”. The inductees will be honored at a luncheon scheduled for 12:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Natchitoches...
‘Bus Stop Brews’: Serving coffee to Cenla through a school bus
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A local coffee shop is brewing its coffee in a unique way - inside of a small school bus!. If you have driven down Bayou Rapides Road recently, you may have come across Connect Church before you reach the Kent House. But what you may not have seen was a mini school bus on the side of the church.
Community comes together for second annual Chicken Fest
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Well, if you like anything and everything to do with chicken, then Chicken Fest was the place to be today over at the West Cal Cam Arena. The second annual chicken fest had all the sights and sounds of chickens with events for everyone to enjoy with all of the money raised going directly to the Sulphur Christian Community Coalition.
The legacy of West Orange-Stark football put to literature as former Head Coach Cornel Thompson writes "West Orange-Stark Football, A Way of Life"
Former Head Coach of the West Orange-Stark Mustangs wrote a book detailing the rich history of the program, and signed copies for the people of the 409.
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