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Galley One EIIIeven and West Leesville Elementary Hosting Dedication of Mural
Leesville, La - GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN and the students and staff of West Leesville Elementary in Leesville invite the public to the dedication of the new mural “Louisiana Wildflowers” on Building B of the WLE campus on August 13 at 9:00 am. The mural was painted by artist...
Former LFA Pastor Extradited Back to Vernon Parish
Leesville, La - Former pastor of Leesville First Assembly of God, Dock Jack Osteen has been extradited back to Vernon Parish and is now in custody at the Vernon Parish Jail being held on a $15,000 bond. In July 2024, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office requested the Louisiana State Police...
Entrepreneur is Developing a Small Glamping Resort in La.
If all goes according to plan, Keyawona Dixon hopes to open Julandy’s Isle Glamping Resort in Leesville, La., during the summer of 2026 on land that has been in her family for 110 years. At full buildout, the campground will have nine RV sites and 10 furnished glamping tents....
UL Football Unveils New Helmet Logo With Louisiana Theme
Football season in Louisiana is here and the excitement for high school, college, and professional football is growing. Going into a new season, teams often introduce their fans to new or throwback uniform color schemes, and some even elect to change their helmets up to add to the excitement. The...
MADD awards local law enforcement for DWI arrests
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sunny Wall and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are awarding 118 law enforcement officers from around the state for their efforts over the last year. MADD said the officers helped to prevent senseless crimes. “They need to be acknowledged,” said Wall, the executive director for MADD...
Construction job opportunities bringing down unemployment rates in La.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Unemployment rates in Louisiana are going down, and one of the biggest job markets contributing to those numbers is construction. “It’s a steady growth industry in the state, in the Baton Rouge region, and produces a multitude of job opportunities for people,” Louisiana Workforce Commission Director of Research and Economic Analysis Emily DiPalma said.
Louisiana State Police Trooper Resigns After DWI Arrest
The Louisiana State Police are announcing the retirement of a state trooper arrested for DWI last week. A spokesman confirmed on Monday that 51-year-old Lt. Prentiss Bellue is no longer with the agency. Baton Rouge police arrested Bellue after he crashed his personal car on I-10 near Perkins Road last...
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG Hall of Fame was...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful offers litter kits available for checkout at area libraries
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) launched the Get Down & Clean Up program in collaboration with the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Public Library System, making litter clean-up supplies readily available at public libraries across the state in spring 2023. Today, the program has grown to 127 participating libraries in 41 parishes, and more than 1,000 […]
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