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Acadiana inbox: Annie Spell wins BCBS foundation's Angel Award
Annie W. Spell, a child psychology consultant and board member at Hearts of Hope, was awarded the 2024 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Angel Award. The award, in its 30th year, recognizes those who have made extraordinary efforts to improve the lives and health of Louisiana's children.
LSU football won't be on field for anthem despite governor's urging
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry sent a letter to Louisiana’s four higher education boards last April and urged them to adopt a policy that required teams and players to be on the field or court for the national anthem.
Stormy times ahead with heavy rains possible
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Stormy periods are on the way as a wet pattern settles in along the Gulf Coast heading into the holiday weekend. A quiet early morning will give way to a stormy lunch and afternoon period today. Rain chances are up to 80% and some of those storms will be quite heavy. Even though we’ve been dry, street flooding is a possibility due to the tropical downpours that are possible. The benefit to the clouds and rain will be temperature generally staying in the 80s through the day.
NSU Named Veteran Friendly Campus
Northwestern State University has been recognized as a Silver designee for the 2024-2025 Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly (GMVF) Campus designation. The announcement was made at Wednesday’s meeting of the State Board of Regents. NSU provides a number of services for veterans including specialized financial aid and advising...
LaSalle Parish authorities investigate threat to school, suspect arrested
JENA, La. (KNOE) - The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect after investigating a threat made to a LaSalle Parish school. The investigation began on Thursday, August 29 after LPSO and the Jena Police Department received multiple calls from residents concerned about a message circulating through social media regarding an incident that would take place on Friday (August 30).
UL Monroe finishes strong to defeat Jackson State 30-14 in opener
MONROE, La. (AP) — Freshman Ahmad Hardy ran for 103 yards and a touchdown, UL Monroe scored the game’s final 16 points and the Warhawks defeated FCS-member Jackson State 30-14 in a season opener. The game marked the ULM debut of Bryant Vincent as coach. The Warhawks went ahead 14-7 in the final minute of the second quarter when Hardy scored on a 1-yard run. Jackson State tied it at 14 on a 3-yard run by Jacobian Morgan early in the third quarter but the Warhawks finished the game with a 22-yard touchdown run by James Jones, a field goal, and a 28-yard TD pass from Aidan Armenta to Javon Cambell.
Northwestern State battles in opening loss at Tulsa
TULSA, Oklahoma – The first drive of the Blaine McCorkle era of Northwestern State football delivered. And so did most of the first half of Thursday night’s season opener at Tulsa. A late first-half surge, though, put the homestanding Golden Hurricane in the driver’s seat and Tulsa cruised...
Tech Scorches the Tigers For a 4-1 Victory
RUSTON, La. - After an hour rain delay, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs picked up a win over Jackson State on Thursday night. LA Tech scorched the Tigers in a 4-1 victory on a wet Thursday night at Robert Mack Caruthers Field. Tech unloaded its attack early, following an Emma Jones...
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. […]
Improvements to Desiard Street in Monroe currently underway
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The City of Monroe is currently in phase two of the Desiard Street improvements, which are moving rather quickly. During this phase, contractors will be working from South Grand Street to North 6th Street. According to City of Monroe Engineer Morgan McCallister, the work stretches far beyond these two locations. It’ll […]
Tigers lose to the Sun Devils 2-0
TEMPE, Ariz. | The Grambling State women's soccer team lost to Arizona State University in a tightly contested match at the Sun Devils Soccer Stadium. Arizona State secured a 2-0 victory. Despite being heavily favored, Arizona State had to work hard for the win, with the decisive goals coming in...
Is buying organic foods worth it?
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Many people say they want to buy organic foods, but not everyone is willing to pay the price. In this week’s Health Minute sponsored by St. Francis Health, experts weigh in on whether “going organic” is worth the extra money. More Health Minute.
“We aren’t going to Caesar’s Palace”, Will Campbell previews LSU vs. USC
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Former Neville star Will Campbell held no punches as he broke down LSU’s season opener against USC in Las Vegas. The Tigers are searching for their first season opener win since the 2019 National Championship season.
Black Business Month: Pop’s Place
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - August is Black Business Month, and every Thursday this month, KALB has highlighted a different Black-owned business in Cenla!. Pop’s Place General Store and Restaurant opened over three years ago in Pineville when owners Robert Williams and Sheila Burns wanted to find a way to give back to the community. With Robert’s love for cooking, they decided to open the restaurant.
Shreveport lawmaker fought ethics board for years before authoring new ethics laws
Freshman state legislators typically promise to bring back more money to their districts or to pursue broader policy. But the very first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, authored during his first regular in the Louisiana Legislature had an unusual target for a new lawmaker: Louisiana’s Board of Ethics. Jackson’s first bill reduces how often […]
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