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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...
Local organizations help the youth head back to school
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Community leaders and advocates for education in Shreveport are coming together to ensure that the upcoming school year gets off to a great start with several school supply and uniform giveaways and other events to support the youth as their summer fun ends. The 8th...
Homeless man stabs elderly woman during attempted carjacking
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An elderly woman was attacked and nearly robbed of her vehicle Friday evening (July 19). Just before 6:30 p.m., officers with the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) were dispatched to a stabbing in the 100 block of Spring Street. According to officials with SPD, an elderly woman...
Regions Bank will build new Springhill branch
Regions Bank will demolish its Springhill, LA, branch and build a new, full-service office at the same location of 1st Street NE and Church Street. A modular banking facility is currently in place to serve customers during the transition. “This new and modern branch will include updates that will make...
Monroe Youth Development Program aims to promote lifestyle improvement in young males
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A youth development program is currently seeking young male residents in Ouachita Parish for membership. “A Bigger Picture Global, L3C” aims to promote drug prevention, crime reduction, scholastic achievement and more. A lot of people come from an area where they need help or where they need a positive influence, and […]
‘It’s absolutely beautiful to see’: Jackson Parish project brings community together
JONESBORO, La. (KNOE) - There’s a snake in Jackson Parish along the Jonesboro Civil Rights Memorial Trail that is over 270 feet long!. It’s not a real snake, of course — it’s a rock snake the community has lovingly named “Jackson the Parish Rock Snake.”
Farmerville – Grants and Special Projects
There is no shortage of need for funding within the Town of Farmerville. The Gazette’s last two editions addressed the critical need for renovation of the town sewage system which daily contaminates Lake D’Arbonne with substances such as fecal coliform, from inadequately treated raw sewage. Most substances exceed the permitted allowances by more than 150%. There is no apparent effort by the town to address this conduct which violates environmental laws and puts the lake at risk.
Benton hospital opens milk bank to benefit Arkansas infants
BENTON, Ark. – A hospital in Benton is opening a resource to provide milk for sick and vulnerable infants throughout Arkansas. Officials with the Saline Memorial Hospital said in a Friday release it was opening a milk bank in support of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Milk Bank program.
‘Drive 2 Remember’ Car Show back for 9th year
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The “Drive 2 Remember” car show has begun its preparations at the Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, cars from across the U.S will be on display to help raise money and awareness for the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance.
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