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Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Arrest made in brutal killing of woman in Sabine Parish
SABINE PARISH — A woman was found dead in her apartment in Many, Louisiana, early this morning. Marissa Freeman, 29, was discovered inside the Apollo Plaza Apartments and pronounced dead by the Sabine Parish Coroner's Office about 2:45 a.m. Freeman's body consisted of multiple lacerations, bruises and blunt force...
Literacy Bus at Alexandria Back to School Bash promotes reading.
The Literacy Bus, filled with books and volunteers, made an appearance at the City of Alexandria’s Back to School Bash. At the event, they interacted with numerous children and their families, spreading awareness about reading. The initiative provided books and literacy resources to many attendees, with gratitude towards the City of Alexandria for the partnership. Community partners such as Red River Bank and the Rapides Parish Library contributed items like treats and the Book Mobile to the cause. This collaborative effort aims to promote literacy in the area.
8v8 summer high school soccer league keeps Cenla athletes in touch
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Even though schools are out for the summer, high school athletes across Cenla are preparing for their upcoming seasons. As KALB sports reporter Julia Keller reports, local high school teams are getting in their extra work over at Johnny Downs Sports Complex.
Popular Discount Chain Closing Lafayette Store
Lafayette has seen a handful of businesses close in the last year. Small, locally-owned businesses aren't the only ones feeling the heat right now; major retailers have also started trimming down their locations to cut costs. The once-popular discount retailer Big Lots recently announced that it would be closing 40...
Students learn new skills at sports medicine workshop
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Studies show healthcare jobs are in high demand, making sports medicine a popular career path. Students from the area participated Friday in a free workshop hosted by the Lake Area Athletic Trainers Association. The workshop took place at McNeese State University’s training facilities and physicians from Lake Charles Memorial visited with the student trainers to teach them more about the growing sports medicine field.
Meet the candidates running for Elton mayor
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - Qualifying for the fall election has ended and we now know the two candidates who are running for mayor in the town of Elton. Elton Interim Mayor Mike Pierrotti will have one opponent in this fall’s mayoral election. The city council appointed the former councilman as mayor following the recall of the towns former mayor earlier this year.
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