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Ladder props up utility line in Sunset, causing concerns from neighbors
SUNSET, La. (KADN) — There are concerns among those who live in the Town of Sunset about what appears to be a low-hanging power line and the odd way it is being held up. The wire is being held up by a ladder at the corner of Begnaud Road and LA 93.
Himbola apartment tenants warned by management they 'will be charged for repairs'
Residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor apartments received letters Monday from the apartment manager alerting them to inspections scheduled to take place Tuesday and Wednesday. The letter, signed by property manager Quoizael Green, warned residents that "violations would be given for unreported repairs and housekeeping issues." It went on to say,...
Local woman turns 104 — still going strong
A local woman finished another trip around the sun this week. It was her 104th such trip — a life that has seen the world change drastically while she became a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and respected member of our local Bayou community. Wilma Lazard celebrated her 104th birthday this...
Top Broome administration official to leave post
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A top staffer in Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is stepping down. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Courtney Scott’s resignation will take effect next week, sources told the WAFB I-TEAM. Officials in Broome’s administration have so far refused to explain the reason behind Scott’s...
Downtown casino withdraws application to demolish historic building to make way for parking lot
BATON ROUGE - The Belle of Baton Rouge casino has withdrawn its application to demolish downtown's historic 'Catfish Town' building to make way for a parking lot. Executives for the Downtown Development District and Historic Preservation Commission opposed the proposition, saying the 100-year-old building is too much of an asset.
WANTED: Man flees Baton Rouge courthouse; sparks police search after learning he has warrants
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A 17-year-old is on the run from law enforcement on numerous charges including home invasion, simple battery, false imprisonment, offender armed with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated assault. Police said Kendrick Miller caused a police search across downtown Baton Rouge when he ran away from...
Former LSU baseball star Tommy White officially inks deal with Athletics
Tommy White made the start of his professional career official by signing with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. The A’s selected White out of LSU with the No. 40 overall pick earlier this month. White had the option to return, but that was always unlikely given his talent level.
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
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.
Lack of Broadband May Be Stifling Rural Louisiana Business
(TNS) — The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosted its third annual Louisiana Rural Economic Development conference in Marksville. Speakers ranged from the state Commissioner of Agricultural and Forestry, Mike Strain, to rural educators. During Monday's conference, high-speed broadband Internet and its necessity for modern life and business were central topics. Broadband...
Louisiana’s role in NASA’s upcoming moon mission; Baton Rouge painter on the relationship between art and health
The push to unionize auto plants in the South appears to have lost momentum. This comes after a big loss in May when workers at a Mercedes factory rejected joining the United Auto Workers. Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom visited the UAW’s campaign in Montgomery, Alabama to learn...
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...
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