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Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Jeff Landry cuts funding for Teach For America, long-running but controversial teacher group
In the effort to remake New Orleans schools and shake up Louisiana education after Hurricane Katrina, few groups left a bigger mark than Teach For America, the national organization that trained hundreds of charter-school teachers and molded many future leaders, including a former state education chief. But now, more than...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
UPDATE: Beryl’s track shifting more north, SW La. may feel some impacts
Just a month into the 2024 hurricane season, Southwest Louisiana now finds itself in the cone of uncertainty as now-Tropical Storm Beryl starts making its way toward the United States. Right now it is forecast to strike Corpus Christi, Texas, on Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. “That’s close enough to our area that I […]
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
How will Caddo and Bossier Parish Schools handle Louisiana's new 10 Commandments law?
All public classrooms in Louisiana, from kindergarten to state-funded universities, will soon feature displays of the Ten Commandments, per a new law signed by Governor Jeff Landry on June 20. Caddo Parish and Bossier Parish Schools will conform to the recently instituted legislation, consistent with the laws of Louisiana. ...
Wanderlust Rental’s Kristopher Guidry & Reed Rudasill
Live with Wanderlust Rental’s Kristopher Guidry & Reed Rudasill. Wanderlust Rentals, operating through WLRENTAL.COM, is a pioneering self-service kayak rental company in Acadiana and Louisiana. Founded by Lafayette natives Kristopher Guidry and Reed Rudasil, the company started to address the lack of local kayak rental options. They offer self-service rentals, organized events called "Paddle Therapy," and cater to private and corporate group events. The company is poised for expansion, starting with their local community.
Calhoun family begins July 4 celebrations at Kiroli Park
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - It’s the Fourth of July and families across the ArkLaMiss are celebrating Thursday and Friday by cooking out with friends and families on the actual holiday and preparing for the continuation of celebrations in both downtown Monroe and West Monroe. As residents went out...
Parkway football standout Carmaro Mayo reopens college recruitment
Parkway defensive back Carmaro Mayo has been verbally committed to Louisiana Tech for several months, but that changed recently. Mayo has reopened his recruiting because he sees a lack of stability in the Bulldog program. “The defensive coaching staff kept changing and they’ve had three different cornerback coaches since I...
Groundbreaking held for new VFW facility
After months of dedicated fundraising efforts within the Ruston community, the VFW Post 3615 of Ruston is excited to break ground at their new home as members of the VFW ceremoniously turned over dirt at 200 Memorial Drive in Ruston, marking the beginning of a new chapter. VFW members and...
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Is This The Best Viral Video of All-Time From Louisiana?
We have some very entertaining videos from Louisiana that went viral on social media, but is this the best one yet?. Let's go back 15 years to when Christy Adams spoke to KATC TV-3 on LIVE television from in front of the Walmart store on Ambassador Caffery. Adams described a...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Vermilion Parish resident wins outstanding young farm woman of the year
A Lafayette Parish sugar and cattle producer is this year’s Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Farm Woman. . Vermilion Parish resident Amanda Duhon, 33, received the award at the Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 102nd Annual Convention in New Orleans on June 27, 2024. Duhon is a first-generation sugarcane farmer and a fourth-generation cattle producer, but she said that wasn’t always the case.
Vermilion Parish wins Farm Bureau President's Award for fifth straight year
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation culminated the opening night of its 102nd Annual Convention with Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau capturing the President’s Award for the fifth year in a row. The 102nd Convention was held June 27-30, 2024 at the New Orleans Marriott. The President’s Award recognizes the parish...
'Pride or die:' Queer Northshore champions LGBTQ+ support in rural Louisiana
Mel Manuel and Jeremy JF Thompson struggled to meet other LGBTQ+ folks when they moved to Covington three years ago. Having previously lived in New Orleans, Manuel and Thompson, who both use they/them pronouns, felt out of place in a less urban and more conservative region. Manuel, 40, and Thompson, 43, decided to create their own LGBTQ+ safe space. Two and a half years ago, the best friends co-founded Queer Northshore, a nonprofit based in St. Tammany Parish, to promote LGBTQ+ visibility, community and acceptance in Louisiana’s northshore region.
Monroe authorities and first responders offering free swim lessons in July
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Monroe Police Department and Monroe Fire Department are teaming up to offer free swim lessons to the community during July. Each Monday, there will be free swim lessons at Johnson Community Center and Marbles Community Center. MPD will be hosting the swim lessons at Marbles Community...
Kaplan High senior learns about Louisiana politics at Louisiana Boys State
KAPLAN - Coeyn Wise has always been interested in politics. At the age of 17, Wise had the opportunity to experience the workings of politics in Louisiana. Wise, who is a senior at Kaplan High School, recently attended Boys State in Natchitoches. Boys State teaches young men about Louisiana politics....
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