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Louisiana state rep. arrested on DWI charge in Ascension Parish, state police say
GONZALES, La. — Louisiana State Representative Kendricks "Ken" Brass, D-Vacherie, was arrested on Friday for drunk driving, according to the Louisiana State Police. The incident happened shortly after midnight when a state trooper saw a "2018 GMC Yukon swerving in and out of the travel lane while traveling on LA 44 near Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish", the release said.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
Bally’s Corp Announces Merger with Queen Casino & Entertainment, Expanding Louisiana Operations
Baton Rouge, LA – Bally’s Corporation has announced a definitive merger agreement with Standard General L.P., its largest stockholder, to acquire the company’s outstanding shares for $18.25 per share. This transaction, valued at approximately $4.6 billion, represents a 71% premium over Bally’s 30-day volume weighted average price prior to Standard General’s initial acquisition proposal. The merger will see Bally’s combine with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. (QC&E), expanding its portfolio to 19 gaming and entertainment facilities across 11 U.S. states, including two key properties in Louisiana.
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Lincoln Beach, New Orleans’ Historic Black Beach Set To Reopen Next Year
The Mayor’s office invites New Orleans residents to share their feedback about the upcoming revitalization project. During the Jim Crow Era, New Orleans’ Lincoln Beach was the only beach that was open to the Black community. The beach was closed in 1964 following the integration of nearby Pontchartrain Beach. New Orleans officials are planning to reopen the historic beach by next year.
IRS commissioner warning of IRS tax scam
NEW ORLEANS — A warning from the IRS commissioner to watch out for tax scams, as millions of returns were flagged this year. "This past filing season, we saw a significant spike in the number of people filing tax returns with exorbitant credit requests," IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said.
Porch Poppin’: New Orleans City Council to consider paying musicians $200 per hour
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson discusses an ordinance that would establish a base hourly wage for musicians performing at city-sponsored events in New Orleans. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.
Demario Davis gets fiery in support of Derek Carr, Dennis Allen
With NFL training camps in full force, it's that time of year: time to revisit and recreate the narratives. For the New Orleans Saints, there is a blatantly-obvious narrative going on. In a word? Mediocrity. The Saints haven't put the right type of performance on the field for a few...
New Orleans to fund $1 million guaranteed income program for students
(The Center Square) – The city of New Orleans is planning to spend $1 million to fund a guaranteed basic income pilot program for 800 public high school students for three years. It will be funded by federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Leatrice Dupre, press secretary...
New Orleans Pelicans Trade: Markkanen and Kessler Key in Three-Team Deal
The New Orleans Pelicans could solve their roster problems and move a player in a potential blockbuster trade proposal involving three teams. Eamon Cassels devised a trade where the Pelicans would acquire Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler, the Warriors would get Brandon Ingram, and the Jazz would receive a significant package. Markkanen's addition could provide a long-term solution at center alongside Zion Williamson, while Kessler offers a more traditional role. The trade entails multiple moving parts but could benefit all teams involved.
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