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Was Your Louisiana Social Security Data Hacked? Find Out For Sure
You probably read the headlines last week. A massive security breach may have compromised the personal records of millions of Louisiana residents. From New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Lake Charles, and every other city in the state, if you have a Social Security card and account, your sensitive information could have been compromised.
Viral Dual Hurricane Hoax Currently Taking Louisiana Social Media by Storm
As the weekend approached, Louisiana residents were startled by the news of a potentially historic event: two simultaneous hurricanes forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The alarming forecast shared widely on social media, suggested that both tropical depressions were set to strengthen into Category 1 hurricanes by early next week, with nearly the entire Gulf Coast in their path.
Rain chances increasing later this week
Www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-08-26 17:01:34. SUMMARY: This afternoon features hot temperatures in Louisiana, with highs reaching 96°F in Bogalusa and 97°F in Baton Rouge. While current radar shows limited rain, there’s an expected increase in rainfall starting Wednesday, continuing into Thursday and Friday, with potential scattered thunderstorms. A low-pressure system to the west has brought some moisture, causing small showers in places like Houma and Hammond. The tropical weather remains disorganized with no imminent development forecasted. Tomorrow, expect a 40% chance of scattered rain, with the likelihood increasing to 60-70% midweek. Temperatures should cool slightly due to increased cloud cover.
Shell to shut-in portions of Louisiana Zydeco oil pipeline for maintenance
HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil major Shell on Monday said it plans to shut-in different portions of its Zydeco pipeline system for maintenance for three to four days starting Sept 24, limiting flows of some light crude to Louisiana.
Bryan Norcross: Remembering Hurricane Andrew on Louisiana landfall day; 2024 tropical Atlantic takes break
On this day 32 years ago, Hurricane Andrew made its final landfall. After skirting the Louisiana coast for a few hours after midnight, the modern analysis is that landfall occurred about 3:30 a.m. CT over a spit of marshy land called Point Chevreuil, 20 miles southwest of Morgan City.
Louisiana Windshield Damage – A Rock Falls From a Truck, Who Pays?
If the question is "What is Louisiana known for"? Then the answer might just be good food and bad roads. I don't think there is any argument that some of the best meals you can find are at hole-in-the-wall places in Krotz Springs, Estherwood, Charenton, and Loreauville. And some of the worst roads you could ever experience will be the roads that you have to take to get to those communities.
Was Your Louisiana Social Security Data Hacked? Find Out For Sure
You probably read the headlines last week. A massive security breach may have compromised the personal records of millions of Louisiana residents. From New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Lake Charles, and every other city in the state, if you have a Social Security card and account, your sensitive information could have been compromised.
Viral Dual Hurricane Hoax Currently Taking Louisiana Social Media by Storm
As the weekend approached, Louisiana residents were startled by the news of a potentially historic event: two simultaneous hurricanes forming in the Gulf of Mexico. The alarming forecast shared widely on social media, suggested that both tropical depressions were set to strengthen into Category 1 hurricanes by early next week, with nearly the entire Gulf Coast in their path.
Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
New law that undoes mug shot restrictions can affect livelihoods, advocates say
A new law in Louisiana undoes the progress the state has made in restricting the release of mug shots for people accused of non-violent crimes, say criminal justice reform advocates and the New Orleans public defenders’ office. Act 281, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, went into effect on Aug....
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