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Fed up with pile-driving for big Bayou Lafourche project, Donaldsonville property owners sue
In December, Donaldsonville residents complained of “extremely loud” noise and alleged damage to historic buildings amid pile-driving for a Bayou Lafourche project that aims to revitalize the water supply. In January, city officials discussed suing to halt the construction. Now, property owners have taken legal action. As of...
'Professional:' Thibodaux musician's career matures with new single next month
A Thibodaux musician who once performed for the BET Experience will drop a single and video next month. Traci Brown, 25, most recently performed at Houma's third-annual Juicefest, and she will drop a new single and music video in the middle of August. She said she's still deciding which one to release, but it could be "Yo Body," which she performed live at Juicefest. It was recorded just a week before the festival. ...
Column: Boulet’s first budget is sobering
In many ways, Mayor-President Monique Boulet’s first budget is kind of boring. And I mean that in a good way. Instead of proposing half-baked, radical changes, she’s proposing what appear to largely be reasonable, fiscally prudent changes. Some of which were long overdue and will force a reckoning on some of Lafayette Consolidated Government’s finances.
Lafayette Olympic athletes filled with emotions as they reflect on getting to Paris games
Aliaksei Shostak, who competed at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, says he is filled with many emotions as he reflects on his last Olympic appearance. "I am just ecstatic to get on that trampoline again, you know, in front of a live audience," said Aliaksei Shostak, who will represent the United States in the 2024 Olympic Games. In 2020, the Olympics fell during the peak of COVID and filled with many restrictions.
New sheriff’s substation opens in Ragley
RAGLEY, La. (KPLC) - After years of operating out of temporary structures instead of substations, Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office held an event Thursday to celebrate a new chapter in the office’s history. The new Southside Substation officially opened in Ragley Thursday and the public was invited to attend...
Central High School’s Brandon LaGroue Is Finalist for Lousisiana Principal of the Year
The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists. One of the finalists is Central’s own Brandon LaGrue, principal at Central High School. LaGrue is one of nine outstanding principals from across the state who made the finals. The winner will be...
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
Back-to-school movie night, supply drive set for Friday
The Jeff Davis Parish District Attorney’s Office and community partners are teaming up to ensure every student starts the year ready to learn. The group is holding its second annual Back-To-School Movie Night and School Supply Drive on Friday, July 26, at the multipurpose building at the Jeff Davis Parish fairgrounds, 810 S. Lake Arthur […]
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
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.
A Favorite Louisiana Airline Announces Major Change to Boarding Procedure
A popular airline that many in Louisiana love to use when traveling is breaking a 50-year tradition when it comes to boarding the plane. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that they are breaking away from the tradition of allowing passengers to sit where they want and will even now offer premium seating.
Win Tickets to 2024 Geek’d Con in Louisiana
Geek'd Con is coming back to downtown Shreveport this August! Dress up in your best cosplay and come out to this year's event on August 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing its event to the Ark-La-Tex area. It is the...
Louisiana Weather: Rainy Conditions and Cloudy Skies Persist
Shreveport, LA – Mostly cloudy skies will prevail again today, while rainy conditions keep highs near 80 degrees in north central and northeast Louisiana. Some of this rainfall may be locally heavy at times. North and west, highs will climb into the middle to upper 80s. According to the...
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
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