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Fire destroys Baker church but not their faith | ‘The Lord was gracious to us’
BAKER – A fire broke out at Reformation Church on Sunday night, causing significant damage to the front building but leaving the two back buildings untouched. The church sits at the intersection of Blackwater and Comite Road. The fire began around 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, and firefighters arrived within 10 to 12 minutes. Despite the destruction, no injuries were reported, thanks to the quick actions of two passersby who alerted the pastors.
Pro-Palestinian group wants Port of New Orleans to stop sending aid to Israel; port says it doesn’t have authority
New Orleans Stop Helping Israel’s Ports (NOSHIP) has been a presence at the Port of New Orleans board meetings since November. It wants the Port to retract its letter announcing a collaboration with the Port of Ashdod in Israel. It also demands the Port end its contracts with entities supplying weapons to the Israeli government.
Pelicans Re-Sign Former Celtics Forward Days After Waiving Him
On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans trimmed their roster in a financially driven maneuver that moved them just $1.6 million over the luxury tax. The tax distribution to teams that don't cross that threshold is a projected record high of $18.2M.
Deuce: LB Anfernee Orji has played his way into prime position to make Saints roster
Preseason football exists for players to make a name for themselves and, ideally, carve out a spot on an NFL team’s 53-man roster. One Saints player in particular looks to have done that, as Deuce McAllister explains.
Labadieville streets under precautionary boil water advisory
LABADIEVILLE — The Assumption Parish Waterworks District 1 issued a precautionary boil water advisory for some residents on Monday, Aug. 26. The advisory affects Pear Street and Apple Street, and all affected residents were notified by person or door hanger, the district said on its Facebook page. Water was...
Former LSU, Auburn quarterback will get third chance to beat Alabama this weekend
TJ Finley had a chance to beat Alabama as LSU's quarterback in 2020. The Tigers lost. Finley had another opportunity as Auburn's quarterback to beat the Tide in 2021. The (other) Tigers lost. Now Finley will have a third swing at Alabama as the starting quarterback for Western Kentucky in...
Nick Saban Names 'All-Time Sleeper' In College Football
The LSU Tigers are set to take the field for the first time in the 2024-25 college football season on Sep. 1 against the USC Trojans. They're heading into the year as the No. 13 team in the nation. Throughout the offseason, there have been questions surrounding the Tigers' ability to perform ...
Teen who accidentally drowned in Homochitto River identified
FRANKLIN COUNTY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigated the drowning of a Hispanic teen Sunday afternoon in the Homochitto River. The 19-year-old drowning victim has been identified as Jose Luis Galindo, a native of Honduras who lived in Hammond, Louisiana. Sheriff Tom Tindle said there had been a group of people there swimming around […] The post Teen who accidentally drowned in Homochitto River identified appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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.
‘One of the worst nightmares’: Westlake family remembers riding out Hurricane Laura
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - For years ago today, Aug. 27, 2020, many in SWLA woke up to the news filtering in of the devastation left by Hurricane Laura. But some chose not to evacuate, including one Westlake family who said they will never stay for another hurricane again. Virginia Johnson...
Equal Justice USA hosts Bogalusa Day of Action at Coke Plant
On Saturday, August 24, Equal Justice USA hosted a Bogalusa Day of Action at the Coke plant. About 50 guests attended the event which featured panel discussions with local leaders, the presentation of a report generated through collaboration between the Bogalusa community and EJUSA, and awards and recognitions. The report, called A Roadmap For Change, […] The post Equal Justice USA hosts Bogalusa Day of Action at Coke Plant appeared first on The Bogalusa Daily News.
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