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26th annual G.K. Memorial Riverboat 7's rugby tournament returns this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An exciting event for the sport of rugby returns this weekend. The 26th annual G.K. Memorial Riverboat 7′s tournament returns this weekend to A.C. Steere Park in Shreveport. For more information, visit the Shreveport Rugby Club’s website.
19-year-old in critical condition after Rogers stabbing | What we know
ROGERS, Ark. — Two people have been arrested and are facing attempted murder charges after a stabbing incident in Rogers. Mischel Maritza Carrasquero-Romero and Maikel Ruiz-Alvarado were arrested by the Rogers Police Department (RPD) and booked into the Benton County Jail on July 27 for attempted capital murder. According...
Ruston to suspend recycling service as of Aug. 1
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - The city of Ruston will temporarily suspend recycling service starting August 1. City officials say their previous vendor shut down due to a fire at its Texas facility. Mayor Ronny Walker says the city immediately started searching for a new vendor. Residents will not be billed...
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
Iberville Parish principal, early education leader receive statewide honors
NEW ORLEANS - Two educators from Iberville Parish were honored with statewide awards during a ceremony Saturday night. The Principal of the Year award went to Dr. Amanda Austin, who leads MSA East Academy in St. Gabriel. The magnet K-12 school is specializes in math, science and art. Dr. Austin...
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.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
United Houma Nation awarded $56M to combat climate change and improve coast
HOUMA, La. — Louisiana's largest Indigenous tribe, the United Houma Nation, was awarded $56.5 million in federal grant funding to implement parts of a five-phase plan to deal with climate change and make the state's coast more resilient. United Houma Nation was awarded as part of "$59.8 million total...
Unrestrained driver killed in I-10 crash
Louisiana State Police Troop D are investigating a Friday night two-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 10 that claimed the life of 58-year-old Andrew Gonsalves. Trooper Sgt. Ross Brennan said the crash happened at 8 p.m. just east of La. 109. Brennan said Gonsalves was traveling east on I-10 while driving a 2000 Lexus ES. At […]
Soupçon: Louisiana Food News for August
Every hot and sticky summer, as we diligently follow dispatches from the National Hurricane Center and change our sweaty shirts just so the 95 degree weather can soak through another one, there is one silver lining, and thankfully it can be found at a number of culinary institutions across the city. It’s COOLinary New Orleans, the summer tradition for which participating restaurants rollout specially priced, prix-fixe menus for two-course lunches and three-course dinners and brunches. Now’s the perfect time to sample a curated menu from the dozens of inventive and classic restaurants that make New Orleans a dining destination. Sit back, order a (frozen) drink or two, and take your taste buds on a tour of the city’s comestible culture. Celebrating twenty years this year, COOLinary organizers have extended the deliciousness for an additional two weeks, lasting from August 1–September 15. neworleans.com/coolinary.
Bipartisan bill governing offshore energy leases could benefit Louisiana
(The Center Square) – A bill moving through the lame-duck session in Congress could open the way for offshore leases for both oil and gas, and wind power, along with curbs on judicial oversight. The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is sponsored by Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., and Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the ranking member. The measure was introduced on Monday and will...
Explore Louisiana Brings Legendary Music Scene to DC Jazz Fest
Louisiana's music scene is known for its soulful trumpet blasts and catchy accordion riffs. Explore Louisiana is set to bring this magic to the DC Jazz Festival. This event aims to showcase the Year of Music in Louisiana, offering attendees a chance to experience the state's legendary music firsthand. The festival in Washington, District of Columbia will feature performances steeped in the musical tradition of Louisiana, giving attendees a taste of the unique and vibrant sounds that make the state's music scene so legendary.
Tulane University awarded nearly $2 million for Southwest Louisiana and Central Acadiana resilience project
Tulane University has been awarded almost $2 million to lead a collaborative team working to make communities in Southwest Louisiana and Central Acadiana more resilient against climate-related disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and other severe weather events. This funding was recently announced by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo as part of...
Kennedy files for ballot access in Louisiana
Special to the American Press The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required fee and forms to gain ballot access in Louisiana. The campaign paid the required $500 fee and submitted its elector Notices of Candidacy and Affidavits of Acceptance of Nomination. “We are thrilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan will be on […]
Louisiana Stomach ‘Bug’ Might Be Something More Sinister
It's summertime and all over Louisiana from Monroe and Ruston in the north to Lake Charles and Lafayette in the south emergency departments at hospitals and walk-in clinics too are full of people all complaining about a similar symptom. This scenario has many health officials concerned because the spike in "stomach bugs" appears to be related to a more serious medical malady.
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