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Some LSU employees to lose state benefits after transfer to staffing agency
More than 500 people who work for LSU, including 165 faculty members, will become employees of a private staffing company. Of those, 50 are full-time employees who will lose state benefits. By the end of the year, 546 employees who the university had previously employed directly will work instead for nextSource, a staffing agency based […]
Reports of Crowley Getting a Whataburger Sparks Mixed Reactions Among Residents
A new Whataburger is set to open in Crowley, according to an announcement from Core Realty LLC. The highly anticipated fast-food chain will be located between Chevron and Taco Bell at 2516 N. Parkerson Avenue (LA-13). While no specific date has been given for the start of construction, the news has already sparked a range of reactions from local residents.
Michael Budden – President’s Award for Excellence in Research
Professor of Marketing and Benjamin Jones Professor of Retail Marketing, Michael Budden knew by the 4th grade that he wanted to teach, but he never imagined that one day he would teach, and in college at that. Neither did this year’s recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Research realize that he would spend the greater part of his life conducting research that would anchor his teaching.
The 49ers plan to play Brock Purdy and other starters in exhibition game against the Saints
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After canceling joint practices this week because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints. Shanahan normally gives his starters plenty...
The city of Gretna seeing lots of economic growth, through the opening of several restaurants
GRETNA, La (WVUE) - Christian Reyes recently worked at the Italian Restaurant Venezia New Orleans on North Carrolton Avenue. On Thursday (Aug. 15), Reyes realized he was in the midst of a new beginning as he set tables at their new location in Gretna. The popular restaurant known for its...
Heart of Acadiana: Pony League Baseball 50th Anniversary Reunion
They had names like Mahfouz, Duhon, Dunphy, and Saab. And boy, were they good? It was a half-century ago when a local team of baseball all-stars went on an amazing run all the way to the Pony League World Series. Those ballpark legends recently gathered for a reunion. Tags. Localnow.
Louisiana’s Most Commonly Committed Crimes
While we love to have have good time in Louisiana, we also have our fair share of crime. Actually, it seems Louisiana might have our unfair share of crime according to the statistics. Out of all of the crimes committed in Louisiana, what are the most common?. Louisiana Incarceration Rate.
Local man arrested for breaking windows of several local businesses
On August 15, 2024, officers investigated a case of criminal damage where a witness observed a subject, identified as Dale Neil, breaking the front windows of several businesses with rocks. The affected businesses include Citi Trends, Pizza Hut, Furniture City, Dollar General, Ollie’s, Rose’s, and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Mr. Neil admitted responsibility for all the damage.
Nicholls Scholarship to Benefit Liberal Arts Students Participating in Esports
THIBODAUX, La. – Lora Benoit recently contributed $12,000 to the Nicholls Foundation to honor the memory of her son, creating the Christopher Anthony Benoit, Jr. Endowed Scholarship to benefit students in Colonel Esports and the College of Liberal Arts. Christopher, who passed away in Dec. 2021, was an avid gamer with a talent for writing, drawing and making mini movies.
Houma Police Department makes arrest for recent vehicle burglary
On August 14, 2024, Officers conducted a follow-up regarding a vehicle burglary that occurred on August 8th on Morningside Dr. The suspect, identified from security video as Tymone Scoby, was located in a vehicle leaving his residence on Railroad Ave. Upon contacting Mr. Scoby, he initially provided a false name and then attempted to flee on foot. After a short pursuit, Mr. Scoby was tased and subsequently arrested.
Houma police searching for suspect accused of shooting at man while he sat outside his home
HOUMA, La. — The Houma Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night. Around 11 p.m., officers were called to the 400 block of Levron Street, where they found the victim of a shooting. Police say the victim was sitting outside his home when a person wearing...
Tech Ties In Season Opener Against the Colonels
Box Score THIBODAUX, La. - Louisiana Tech opens up the 2024 season with a tie against Nicholls. The Bulldogs took 16 shots with eight shots on goal but could not connect and forced a 0-0 tie against Nicholls in Thibodaux. In the first half, Tech had taken six shots and...
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