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Mississippi man found shot to death in vehicle in Louisiana
KENTWOOD, La. (WLBT) – A Mississippi man was found dead inside a vehicle in Louisiana on Saturday. A press release says that around 8:30 a.m., the Kentwood Police Department received a medical emergency call. According to the release, the caller reported seeing a man slumped over in a vehicle...
Policy changes in voting law, education, and juvenile code underscored by state reps
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A group of Louisiana lawmakers wants people to be aware of the decisions being made in Baton Rouge. On Thursday, they held a public meeting at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum to inform their constituents and lay out the changes people can expect. “There will be some...
Facing $15 million deficit, UNO will cut positions, lay off staff and close buildings
Faced with a $15 million deficit brought on by years of declining enrollment, University of New Orleans president Kathy Johnson issued a tall order to administrators this spring: Cut each school's budget by 15%, and slash the athletic department's by 25%. Enrollment at UNO has plummeted over the past two...
DITR: Colten Sharp, Jena High School (Jena, Louisiana)
Colten is a a senior defensive end with the class of 2025. He is 6’2, 243 pounds and a huge addition to his team. He has racked up quite the resume in his 3 years playing for Jena. He was named to the 2022 All-District DL Second team and the was awarded first team all district in 2023. Also in 2023 he was awarded All-Cenla Honorable Mention, Jena Giant Award, and the LSL All-State Second team. He went on to say how in the 2023 season, him and his team took the Giants to the third round of playoffs. This is the furthest they have gotten in school history. Last season he has 32 solo tackles, 31 tackles with assist, 8 TFL and 3 sacks. He currently has an offer to Louisiana Christian University.
Tiger backup quarterback named latest LSU football “Freak of the Week”
With fall camp being just around the corner, LSU football most recently named backup quarterback Rickie Collins as the latest “Freak of the Week,” honoring his efforts throughout summer conditioning. LSU football backup quarterback Rickie Collins honored as latest “Freak of the Week”. The future is bright...
Rainy Day Sports Wrap for July 26th
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — One sleep away from the Wilbert Ellis Free Baseball Camp in Ruston. A number of Grambling baseball greats will be back in town teaching the game to the youth–including former major leaguers Ralph Garr and Gary Eave. The great Wilbert Ellis says this camp was started years ago not only to […]
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
A Favorite Louisiana Airline Announces Major Change to Boarding Procedure
A popular airline that many in Louisiana love to use when traveling is breaking a 50-year tradition when it comes to boarding the plane. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that they are breaking away from the tradition of allowing passengers to sit where they want and will even now offer premium seating.
Oldest Woman In the U.S. Was Born in Lousiana
Elizabeth Francis has received the title of the "Oldest Person in the U.S." as she is now 115 years old according to KALB. Francis celebrated her latest birthday on Thursday, July 25. Francis lives with her 94-year-old daughter in Houston, Texas, but she is a Louisiana native. Francis was born...
Bark beetles threaten homes and lives in the Ark La Miss area
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Louisiana residents are facing a major public safety concern: lots of dead pine trees caused by last summer’s drought and hungry beetles. Home owners are reaching out to lawmakers for guidance and financial help to remove trees from their yards. Laura Sims is an assistant professor for forest health at […]
WHS Softball Team holding Fundraising Car Wash and Painted Parking Spots
The Weston High School Softball team invites you to come and get your car washed by the Lady Wolves. The team fundraising activity will take place from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on August 3rd in the parking lot of Weston High School. All washes will be on a donation basis and concessions will be available if you want to wait while your vehicle is washed.
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