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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.
Are Changes Coming Your Mail Delivery Times in Louisiana? Here’s What You Need to Know
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking at ways to save money, and one of their possible solutions is to adjust delivery times - which could set some of your deliveries back as much as a full day. Nothing is set in stone, but...
State Police will investigate Elayn Hunt misconduct allegations following WBRZ Investigative Unit report
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday he has asked state police to investigate the Department of Corrections—specifically allegations of a rampant drug problem at Elayn Hunt Correctional—following a report by WBRZ's Investigative Unit. "Some of the allegations in the reporting that's been done on activities...
Information sought in home invasion investigation in Ponchatoula area Sunday morning
PONCHATOULA --- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) needs your help identifying and locating the suspects responsible for a home invasion in the Ponchatoula area this week. Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, deputies were called to a home on Wood Avenue in the Blythwood Subdivision after three...
St. Tammany's sweeping new building codes put limits on where apartments can be built
St. Tammany Parish has enacted sweeping new building codes to streamline the approval process for residential and commercial buildings in a fast-growing parish that has seen numerous development battles in recent years. In addition to clarifying land use and subdivision regulations, the new building codes also aim to clear up...
Lincoln, Pike County customers without power
BOGUE CHITTO — Over 700 customers were without power in south Lincoln County and a small part of north Pike County Monday morning. Magnolia Electric was the only company reporting outages in Lincoln County. Power has now been restored to the remaining 732 customers who did not have power this morning at 11 a.m. Magnolia […] The post Lincoln, Pike County customers without power appeared first on Daily Leader.
Man killed in two-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish; 1 arrested
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - One man is dead and another has been arrested following a two-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish Monday, August 26. Just before 6 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a crash on LA 43 near Turkey Creek Road. Authorities confirmed 47-year-old Raymond Lexia Jr....
FOX 8 Defenders: Orleans Sheriff’s office auctioning off properties neighbors have long complained about
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson is again attempting to auction off several blighted properties owned by her office following a Fox 8 Defenders investigation that questioned why the properties had remained vacant and deteriorating for years. Despite two previous public auctions, interest has been low, with...
Learn self defense basics at LPSO’s Rape Aggression Defense Course this September
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on September 24-26, 2024, at the LPSO Shooting Range Classroom, located at 3451 Hwy 182 in Raceland. This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class will...
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