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Ft. Johnson Super Sign-Up to be Held August 29
The Ft. Johnson Spouses and Community Club will host its annual Super Sign-Up on Thursday, August 29, from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Spouses and friends are encouraged to attend. Learn about the Spouses and Community Club. Sign up for a discounted membership. The first 30 to sign up get a free tote bag. You can register to win lots of door prizes, visit local vendors, and get information on local organizations.
Pets of the week: Wanda, Rebel, and bonded pair Mia and Molly
Wanda is a 5-month-old, mixed-breed puppy that is beautiful, healthy, and happy. She is like a sponge, ready to absorb your love and training and to repay you with many years of faithful friendship and devotion. Hoofbeats and Pawprints Rescue has a large group of beautiful big puppies right now, and big is beautiful. Wanda […] The post Pets of the week: Wanda, Rebel, and bonded pair Mia and Molly appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
THRILLER: Fondren, Lane lead Cathedral to big win over Central Hinds
NATCHEZ — Tristan Fondren threw for over 200 yards and four touchdown passes while Fred Lane had over 100 rushing yards and three touchdowns as the Cathedral High School Green Wave held on for a wild 55-37 win over the Central Hinds Academy Cougars last Friday night. Fondren threw touchdown passes of 33 yards to […] The post THRILLER: Fondren, Lane lead Cathedral to big win over Central Hinds appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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...
Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
Glenmora man turns self in for shooting on MacArthur Drive
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 10:00 AM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1000 block of MacArthur Drive in reference to a person suffering from a gunshot wound. The person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Approximately an hour later the suspect in this case, 33-year-old Jeralmy Sumbler of Glenmora, La. turned himself in to authorities. Sumbler was charged with one count of Attempted Second Degree Murder and one count of Domestic Abuse Battery. Investigators are categorizing this incident as a domestic-related shooting.
Coach Houle’s Debut Results In A Scoreless Draw vs. Mobile
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Christian University women's soccer program produced a shutout but could not muster any offense either, as Head Coach Harrison Houle's first match at the helm ended with a pair of zeroes on the scoreboard in the team's regular season and home opener against the University of Mobile, 0-0. The Basics:
2024 Bizzy Awards winners announced
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce hosted their 12th annual Bizzy Awards at the Alexandria Convention Center on Friday, August 23. Former KALB anchor, Mark Hamblen, was the master of ceremonies and presented at the city of Alexandria supported event. Mayor Jacques Roy participated in the...
Alexandria Trojans offense shines in scrimmage against Acadiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A week after their intrasquad scrimmage, the Alexandria Trojans got to face off against defending state runner-ups Acadiana at home. The Trojans offense played notably well, with wide receiver Alex Fontenot scoring a pair of touchdowns. Both ASH quarterbacks Karsen Sellers and Max Gassiott sustained drives down the field throughout the untimed portions of the scrimmage.
Tioga welcomes South Beauregard for preseason scrimmage
BALL, La. (KALB) - The Tioga Indians played in their first scrimmage ahead of the 2024 season, hosting the South Beauregard Knights. One of the notable performers for Tioga was senior running back Travis Adams who scored two touchdowns. Tioga will play in a jamboree next Friday with Menard and...
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