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Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. The state’s overall […]
LDWF schedules drawdown on False River
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a drawdown for False River has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Officials say water level reductions are used as a management tool to improve water quality, reduce the impacts of sedimentation, and...
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
HIV is no longer a death sentence. But under Louisiana law, it can be a prison sentence.
Robert Suttle thought enlisting in the Air Force after college in 2003 would give his life structure. Instead, the enlistment process gave the Shreveport resident a life-changing diagnosis: He was HIV positive at age 24. Suttle was in shock. He didn’t know anyone with HIV. Even as a young gay...
St David’s Elementary School Class of ’67 & ‘68 Reunion
Classmates from the once prominent elementary school established in 1958 in the Lower 9th Ward with grades kindergarten through 8th came from places near and far to have a good time on July 12th, 13th and 14th, 2024. Some classmates had not seen one another for over 57 years. Over...
Rain chances continue Wednesday but less duration
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) —We will see a slight change to the pattern over the next couple of days with rain and storms becoming a bit more isolated. Expect more widespread rain to continue in the western part of the state with our area getting a bit less activity. It...
Mid-City restaurant says it lost around $40K due to 'poor infrastructure'
NEW ORLEANS — Smoke and Honey opened its doors on Bienville Street six months ago. Since then, co-owner Vassiliki Ellwood Yiagazis said they've experienced four power outages. “Most recently, we had to shut down for 12 days due to poor infrastructure," Yiagazis said, “There was a undocumented live wire...
Information sessions planned for attendance zone changes in St. Martin
As part of decades-old litigation, changes have been made to several attendance zones in the St. Martin Parish School System. To address concerns, information sessions will be held for those affected.
Paralyzed Lafayette police officer speaks 1 year after fatal shooting: 'Lost my entire identity'
Struggling emotionally, mentally and physically, the road to recovery has been bumpy for Hali Bradford, a Lafayette police officer who was shot and injured in the line of duty. Bradford was one of two officers shot Aug. 5. A toddler, 19-month-old Kaci Cyprian, was killed and her older brother, Kaisyn...
UPDATE: Sandbags Available Ahead of Potential Flood Event
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - While we are no strangers to the rain here in South Louisiana, there is still a limit to what the ground can handle. With the weather forecast calling for a good bit of rain over the next few days, the time to prepare for possible flooding is now.
Hammond native makes Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team
NEW ORLEANS — Hammond native Darah Haidet announced that she will be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader this fall. Darah Haidet posted on social media Tuesday saying, I’m BEYOND humbled and honored to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader" Haidet attended LSU and was a member of...
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 CEO...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
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