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RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
14-Year-Old Avery Daigle Breaks 3 Louisiana State Records at Age Group State Championship Meet
Avery Daigle broke one 13-14 record and two all-ages records for the Louisiana LSC at last weekend's Louisiana Age Group Championships in Baton Rouge. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2024 Louisiana Age Group State Championships. July 11-14, 2024. LSU Natatorium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Results...
Tangipahoa Water District acquires Eastern Heights Water Works
After almost two years of discussions and planning, the Tangipahoa Water District has formally acquired the privately-held Eastern Heights Water Works. Representatives from the two water companies met Friday at Crescent Title in Hammond to finalize the deal. The rural water company reached out to the parish water district in...
2 teachers from Greater Baton Rouge area chosen for national training program, to get $10K stipend
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Five Louisiana teachers have been chosen for a one-year training program to deepen their knowledge of supporting students and faculty in and around their districts. Two are from the Greater Baton Rouge area. 12 educators nationwide were chosen for the fellows program with the...
Second man arrested in June homicide in Ponchatoula
PONCHATOULA - Police have arrested a second man who was allegedly involved in a June 6 homicide. On June 6, the Ponchatoula Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of North 3rd Street. A man, later identified as Gregory Harvey Jr., was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Cardell Hayes, convicted of killing Saints star Will Smith, gets sentence reduced
An Orleans Parish judge on Tuesday resentenced the man convicted of slaying retired Saints defensive end Will Smith in 2016, reducing the 25-year prison term she handed Cardell Hayes in April. Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Camille Buras reset Hayes' sentence to 22 years and two months in prison,...
Uber Eats driver carjacked, assaulted after Hoffman Triangle delivery, New Orleans police say
An Uber Eats driver was carjacked at gunpoint and assaulted while delivering food in the Hoffman Triangle area last week, the New Orleans Police Department reported Tuesday. The woman had delivered food to a home in the 3900 block of 3rd Street on Monday, July 15, when two suspects approached her. One pulled out a firearm and demanded her car keys before punching her in the face, police said.
A prayerful gathering for Covington Kiwanis Club and friends
The Greater Covington Kiwanis Club held its annual Covington Community Prayer Breakfast on July 12 at St. Paul's Briggs Center. The keynote speaker was Southeastern Louisiana University President William Wainwright, who previously headed the the Northshore Technical Community College.
Mike Williams is an LSU legend, but Covington is always home
The St. Tammany Farmer asked that question about some of the best athletes in local sports history and then we went out and found them. Each edition this summer, we’ll reacquaint readers with one of these familiar faces. We’ll take a deep dive into the success stories that began in parish youth leagues, continued at local high schools and then colleges near and far. Many of these homegrown talents played professional sports, too, reaching the pinnacle of athletic achievement.
Intan, a 20-year-old tiger at the Baton Rouge Zoo, has been euthanized: 'A long healthy life'
A 20-year-old male Malayan Tiger named Intan that was being treated for age-related medical conditions, was euthanized at the Baton Rouge Zoo this month, the zoo announced Monday. "On July 15th, after conducting animal welfare assessments and quality of life assessments, the zoo’s Animal Welfare team along with veterinary staff...
Online university expands nursing program in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with an accredited online university announced the expansion of their nursing program to Mississippi. According to Melissa Temple, director of nursing education for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), there are about 3,000 vacant nursing positions in the state’s hospitals. She said that this is not due to a shortage of nursing […]
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