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Flood Watch issued for New Orleans with tropical downpours expected through Labor Day
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Waves of heavy rain can be expected across the Gulf Coast over the next few days as deep tropical moisture pushes into the region. With rainfall rates potentially reaching high levels in a short period, the risk of flash flooding is a concern, especially in areas where storms may repeatedly pass over the same locations.
Six Flags' demolition expected to start in September
Contractors are expected to start demolishing the former Six Flags' rides and attractions next month in New Orleans, the developer says. Why it matters: The abandoned theme park is one of the city's most visible reminders left from Hurricane Katrina's devastation 19 years ago today. The big picture: Bayou Phoenix,...
Alexandria Farmers Market celebrates 10 Years
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – The Alexandria Farmers Market is celebrating ten years of serving the Central Louisiana community, marking a decade of growth, resilience, and community building. Over the past decade, the market has served as a crucial food access point, a farm and food business incubator, and community gathering place, significantly impacting the local economy and community. Throughout September, the market will host a series of events to commemorate this milestone, with details available on the Alexandria Farmers Market Facebook page.
Alexandria Police Academy Recruits Advance Through Training
During Week 4 of the 95th Session of the Alexandria Regional Police Academy in Louisiana, recruits focused on Academic training and completed Gun Firing Range Orientation. These steps are getting them ready to serve and protect the community as future police officers. Stay tuned for further updates on their progress.
Jeremy Alford and David Jacobs: New 6th Congressional District could shake up La. politics
Before heading to the floor during the first few days of the Democratic National Convention last week, state Sens. Gary Carter and Ed Price would often have lunch together in their hotel. They shared stories about family and golf and the politics of the upper chamber in Baton Rouge when...
LSU professor's research reinforces sharing food is a part of Louisiana's unique culture
Louisiana has a strong community surrounding food. It isn’t a well-kept secret. Many Louisianians have been sent home with a pound of frozen deer meat after visiting extended family, or have gone fishing in the summer and cooked the catch for dinner. This culture of acquiring food from the...
State puts money into film and video education
Louisiana Economic Development has awarded nearly $200,000 from the state’s Entertainment Development Fund to the film and television program at LSU to help grow the talent pipeline for the state’s film production workforce. LSU will use the grant to expand faculty in its Bachelor of Fine Arts in...
Louisiana’s slanted views on youth crime show a need to focus on solutions rather than individuals
During this election season, I’ve been thinking a lot about what our voting choices can tell us about how we view ourselves as a state, as a nation, and as individuals, and how that self image is reflected in how we approach crime and punishment. I’ve always been interested in incarceration, especially as it relates […]
LDAF Cites Arson as Cause of Logging Fire
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) investigated a fire Saturday, August 24, that broke out at LA Highway 465, north of Simpson. A logging crew working in the area had left work on August 23. While they were absent, a fire broke out on several pieces of equipment and some timber. One skidder was destroyed, and another skidder and a loader were damaged. The timber also burned. The total value of the losses was over $500,000.
The Breakdown: LDH considers slashing programs for children, elderly in next budget
LOUISIANA, USA — At a House Appropriations meeting Friday, Louisiana Secretary of Health Michael Harrington and his colleagues made suggestions for how to close a budget gap and what could be eliminated. It included PACE, which is a program to assist seniors instead of going to a nursing home,...
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).
Rapides Parish Students Shape School District Decisions
Today, students from Rapides Parish School District gathered at Brame Middle School for the first meeting of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board. The students shared their different perspectives and ideas on various topics, leading to meaningful discussions. The voices of these students will play a crucial role in shaping decisions and implementing improvements within the school district. The administration and faculty at Brame Middle School were thanked for hosting the productive meeting. #OwnTheMission #BetterTogetherRapides Parish Schools.
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