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Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying iPad Theft Suspect
The Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Best Buy. On July 5, at approximately 2:00 PM, an unidentified Asian male entered the Best Buy store located at 5627 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The suspect proceeded to remove an iPad 13 Pro, valued at $1,300, from one of the displays. The individual managed to cut the security cable securing the device before exiting the premises.
"The most intense fire I've ever been to" - fire kills five people
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — State fire experts are trying to figure out what caused a house fire that killed five people in Houma over the weekend. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says this is the one of the most intense fires he's ever seen. According to the sheriff's office,...
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.
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...
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Previews: A BODY OF WATER at Le Petit Theatre
On Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., Le Petit Theatre will host a public reading of Louisiana-native playwright and producer Kelley Nicole Girod’s play “A Body of Water.” This event is part of the theatre’s Petit Reads series, which showcases significant works to the local community.
Ramsey’s hot streak continues with Junior Amateur Championship win
No matter where he’s teed off in the state of Louisiana this summer, youngster Grey Ramsey has proven he can take on any course in any condition. And now, he can add Junior Amateur Champion (12-13 year-old division) and an automatic spot on the Louisiana team at the 2024 Junior River Cup to be held in September following his win last week LGA Junior Amateur Championship at the Mallard Golf Club in Lake Charles, La.
Truck Crashes Through Louisiana Convenience Store, Injuries Unknown
An unfortunate incident happened on Monday afternoon in Livingston Parish as a truck accidentally drove through a convenience store in Denham Springs. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office shared pictures of the crash on social media, which looked pretty bad. The crash happened at a store located near the corner of...
Driver in head-on Berwick crash accused of impairment
Berwick police reported the arrest of a man on an impaired driving charge after Thursday’s head-on crash that sent two people to area hospitals. St. Mary deputies reported recent arrests on charges that include theft, domestic abuse, assault with a firearm and cyberstalking. Morgan City police arrested a Berwick...
Small child hurt in Sunday wreck, both drivers were injured and charged with DWI
A 3-year-old was hurt in a Sunday, July 14 wreck in West Feliciana Parish, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop A. Both drivers were arrested, charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Get It Growing: Different methods of treating fire ants
(Video 07/22/24) Fire ant piles have a way of popping up in almost any spot in the yard. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard talks with entomologist Aaron Ashbrook about the best ways to destroy red ants and their nests.
How this coffee shop is reacting to three burglaries in two weeks
After three burglaries over a span of just 12 days, Light House Coffee on Lee Drive is changing its ways. The establishment will no longer accept cash payments, and has updated its security system,…
LSU reliever Fidel Ulloa drafted by Colorado Rockies in MLB draft. Here's what it means.
LSU baseball right-handed pitcher Fidel Ulloa has been selected by the Colorado Rockies with the No. 198 overall pick in the seventh round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Ulloa had a 4.63 ERA in 23⅓ innings in his first season with LSU this past spring. He struck out 26 batters and had two saves while playing a key part in LSU's deep run at the Chapel Hill regional and SEC tournament.
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