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Mandeville Council gets Madden's budget, public hearings set
The Mandeville City Council will hold a series of public hearings in July and August to scrutinize Mayor Clay Madden’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. At the July 11 council meeting, members called for the hearings to be held on July 25, July 30, July 31, Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, all at City Hall. The July 25 meeting will take place at 5 p.m.; all the others at 6 p.m.
Crowd gathers in Houma's courthouse square to celebrate Juicefest
Houma’s third Juicefest drew nearly 1,000 people to downtown Houma. The music festival Sunday, July 14, brought musicians from various parts of Louisiana, showcased local nonprofits and took a moment to honor a local hero who died earlier this year. It took place at Houma’s courthouse square from 4 p.m. until about 9...
New Orleans Police Department searching for 3 persons of interest in Bywater homicide
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is searching for three persons of interest in connection with a homicide in Bywater last Wednesday morning. NOPD says Jasmine Hiatt, 23, Nicole Galvis, 34, and Trey Thompson, 31, are all person of interest in the case and are needed for questioning.
NOLA Back 2 School Fest Presented by Shell July 27
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOLA Back 2 School Fest provides thousands of school children in grades K-6 from throughout the New Orleans area with a backpack filled with essential school supplies – tools children need to learn and achieve academic success in the upcoming school year. Students must be pre-registered to receive the FREE school supplies and backpack.
Bogalusa mayor appoints first black police chief in city's 110-year history
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - Bogalusa mayor Tryin Truong announced Monday (July 15) morning that he’s appointed a new chief to lead the city’s police force. Truong said he’s tapped formerly retired Bogalusa officer James “Smitty” Smith to take over the department. Smith will be the...
Kenner crackdown on illegal license plates leads to arrest of man wanted for serious crimes
KENNER, La. — A traffic stop in Kenner has led to the arrest of a man wanted for serious crimes both locally and out of state. On Thursday, July 11, a traffic enforcement officer pulled over a vehicle in the 2900 block of West Esplanade for displaying a fraudulent license plate and registration, and for operating without a license.
Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ Comes To Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Food Network came to Southwest Louisiana to film an episode of its popular reality show, 'The Great Food Truck Race,' featuring star chef and host Tyler Florence. This cooking competition, which started in 2010, comprised of six to nine teams to test their staying power in the challenging food truck industry.
Lafayette faces a public worker shortage because of low wages. Will a 30% pay increase help?
Michael Alexander's gaze drifted to a clock as he wiped sweat from his forehead on a hot July afternoon at the downtown bus depot. The city bus was more than an hour late, he said, but that's become a normal part of his routine. On this day, he's waiting for a ride back to his home near Louisiana Avenue after visiting his doctor's office on Pinhook Road.
Guilty pleas entered in 23rd Judicial District Court July 8-12
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following guilty pleas entered during the week of July 8-12, 2024:. 1. Christopher Watkins, Westwego, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Simple Burglary (8 counts) and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisianan Department of Corrections with credit for time served.
Former NFL Player Jacoby Jones Has Died — What to Know About His Son and Family
Former NFL player Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40. The Baltimore Ravens alum was best known for leading the team to a Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. Upon learning of Jacoby's untimely death, the NFL released a statement on X that "His light, energy, and presence will be so missed."The New Orleans, La. native is remembered by his mother, Emily, and his son. Here's what to know about Jacoby's son and what his family has said in the wake of his death.Who is Jacoby Jones's son?Jacoby retired from the NFL in 2017....
School Board raises teacher pay, but not its own
CENTERVILLE -- The St. Mary Parish School Board on Thursday enacted a new pay scale for staff members, incorporating a recently approved $1,500 annual raise for teachers. But board members won't be getting a raise after a proposed $200 monthly boost failed to get the required two-thirds vote. Also at...
Former Army Officer to Lead Peterson, Schriever and Other Space Force Bases
A former longtime Army officer took the helm of the Peterson and Schriever Space Force bases on Thursday, along with other installations in Hawaii, New Hampshire and Greenland. As Commander of Space Base Delta 1, Col. Kenneth Klock will oversee over 4,300 people, who provide seven Space Force installations with...
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