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Carter Foundation hosting “Support the Youth” kick-off
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - There is no need to worry about your dinner plans this Sunday. The Carter Foundation is hosting a kick-off event to support the youth of Meridian. The event will be held at Highland Park this Sunday at 4 p.m. The Carter Foundation is partnering with Academy...
Insurance commissioner discusses state’s high rates
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple was in town Thursday to discuss Louisiana’s high insurance rates. Temple attended a luncheon held by the Republican Women of Southwest Louisiana. Temple says the solution to getting better insurance rates starts with identifying issues that prevent insurance companies...
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
Louisiana parish officials seek greater carbon capture tax revenue
(The Center Square) — Louisiana parish officials disputed current tax assessments for the carbon capture and storage industry during a hearing this week. The Louisiana Tax Commission met on Wednesday with industry leaders and Allen Parish Police Jury representative Jacob Dillehay to discuss the proper way to tax carbon pipelines, injection wells and storage. Carbon capture and storage is a process used by large power generation or industrial facilities of...
Clean wind energy project faces legislative obstacles; Baton Rouge exhibit celebrates pioneering female architect
The Democratic National Convention wraps up tonight, and plenty of Louisianans – from former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to actor Wendell Pierce – have made appearances. The Times Picayune/The Advocate’s editorial director and columnist Stephanie Grace joins us to break down the DNC. Last week, the...
Volunteers for Youth Justice Executive Director Honored
Kelli Todd, Executive Director of Volunteers for Youth Justice, was distinguished with the prestigious Don E. Wydra Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention during the opening session of the Louisiana Governor’s 43rd Annual Conference on Juvenile Justice. The event, held at Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, marked a significant moment in recognizing the impact of dedicated professionals in the field of juvenile justice.
Film Louisiana to host “Louisiana Comes to Hollywood” to showcase state’s film industry
BATON ROUGE, La. — Film Louisiana, in collaboration with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, announced the upcoming event “Louisiana Comes to Hollywood,” set for Sept 17 in Los Angeles. The event aims to showcase Louisiana’s unique filming locations, experienced local crews, and rich cultural heritage to Hollywood industry leaders.
Walmart and Walgreen’s Security Measures Anger Louisiana Shoppers
Along the banks of the Bayou Teche in South Louisiana, you'll find several smaller communities. In those communities such as Port Barre, Cecilia, Loreauville, and Charenton you'll find hard-working people who are as honest as the day is long. And it's that suggestion of dishonesty that has a lot of small-town shoppers or major retailers such as Walmart and Walgreens seeing red.
When does winter start and what will the weather be in MS? The Farmers' Almanac forecast
What will the weather be like this winter in Mississippi? It's a question we ask every year and if The Farmers' Almanac forecast is correct, the best word to sum it up might be "yucky" with a possible bout of brutal cold. The Farmers' Almanac, not to be confused with The Old Farmer's...
Civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer immortalized with plaque on AC Boardwalk
The plaque is displayed on the Atlantic City boardwalk, where Hamer — who created the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party — and others fought for racial integration at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
Will legislative leaders join trend to limit property tax?
Will legislative leaders join trend to limit property tax? By Sid Salter Columnist As Mississippi legislative leaders contemplate additional tax reforms in the coming 2025 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature, the spotlight has been on additional state income tax cuts and yet another examination of reducing the state’s highest-in-the-nation 7% grocery tax. Mississippi House […] The post Will legislative leaders join trend to limit property tax? appeared first on The Panolian.
Big Fat Cow set to celebrate its new EP Behold The Soil! with a two-week tour
As one might expect from its name, Kansas City’s Big Fat Cow play indie rock with a country tinge. Originally started as a solo project from guitarist and vocalist Noah Cassity, with assistance from producer Kole Waters, Big Fat Cow is now a four-piece, featuring Cassity on vocals and guitar, Waters on lead guitar, Alex May on bass and vocals, and Matt Chipman on drums.
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