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Heavy rains bring down tree, utility poles
NATCHEZ — Heavy rain this evening brought down trees and utility poles. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten shared photos of a tree and poles completely blocking Dunbarton Road, Old Meadville Road and Cardinal Drive at approximately 6:30 p.m. today. At approximately 9:15 p.m. AT&T had arrived on the scene to dismantle the pole and open […] The post Heavy rains bring down tree, utility poles appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Mayor Cantrell hit with federal civil rights lawsuit by the woman she tried to accuse of stalking her
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been hit with a federal Civil rights lawsuit by the woman she tried to accuse of stalking her. Pontalba resident Anne Breaud filed the lawsuit Friday against Cantrell, her chief of staff Clifton Davis and three police officers involved in taking the mayor's police report, in which she claims Breaud stalked and harassed her. The officers are Leslie Guzman, Victor Gant and Ryan St. Martin.
Natchez Walmart open now after power loss causes brief closure
An accident causing power loss resulted in a brief closure of the Natchez Walmart on Friday afternoon. The closing was reported around 1:30 p.m. and lasted roughly an hour before the store reopened. Sources at the Walmart said the power loss had been caused by a truck hitting a utility pole, which cut power to […] The post Natchez Walmart open now after power loss causes brief closure appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
2024 Louisiana Watermelon Festival schedule of events
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE) - This year is the 61st annual Lousiana Watermelon Festival, and it is jam-packed with activities for everyone to enjoy!. Read below for a full schedule of events. Friday, July 26. 7 a.m. - Treasure Hunt at Z107.5 (sponsored by Read and Lumber Supply) 5 p.m. -...
Ceairra Franklin awarded $1,000 scholarship by Hugh Green Scholarship Foundation
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Ceairra Franklin, a 2024 graduate of Natchez High School, is the 2024 recipient of a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Hugh Green Scholarship Foundation. The funding will go toward her education at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where she is studying to become a licensed laboratory technician.
Baton Rouge man catches huge cubera snapper in “Jurassic Park”
When Matt Leerkes of Baton Rouge wants to do battle with a big “dinosaur” – his joking term for a big bottomfish – he gets Joey Maciasz to take him to “Jurassic Park.”. So it was no surprise last weekend when Leerkes hooked up and...
Shreveport paracanoe athlete and prosthetist Jillian Elwart gears up for Paralympics; bringing the dying Maurepas Swamp back to life
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28. One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe...
Shreveport police searching for married couple for alleged check fraud
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) is seeking the public’s help finding two suspects for alleged check fraud. On July 26, SPD Shreveport Caddo White Collar Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s help in finding two suspects, who are married, for white collar crimes involving alleged check fraud.
Track & Field: Track & Field Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison track & field received academic team recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), as announced by the organization. As a team, the Dukes were honored for its 3.214 grade-point average, highlighted by nine student-athletes with a 3.5 or higher. JMU has been named to the All-Academic team list by the USTFCCCA every year since 2012. Earlier this summer, senior Miranda Stanhope earned 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® laurels after wrapping up her final collegiate season with a 3.981 cumulative GPA, finishing with a perfect 4.0 GPA during the...
Feed Your Soul: Not Just Pie
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Jay Walter Stone’s Parents, Christy and Jimmy Stone, have created a place where people in Monroe know who they are. “In 1985, I was just four years old, and we opened up when the Pecan Land Mall opened its doors,” said Stone. “Mom is Mrs. Meringue.”
Mote’s presence welcomed on Bearcat sideline
Ryan Gregory has seen plenty of talent in his day. The head football coach for the historic Oak Grove Tigers, who just recently won his fourth state Non-Select, Division IV championship in five years, has without doubt coached top talent. And for him, Ruston High’s newest offensive line coach Josh...
2024 ULM Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
Louisiana-Monroe’s history in the Sun Belt has been less than stellar. The Warhawks have not had a winning record since going 8-5 in 2012, although there have also been two .500 seasons during that span. Once again, the Warhawks are starting over after Terry Bowden was fired following a 2-10 season in 2023 that concluded with 10 consecutive losses. In his three years, Bowden went 10-26 after inheriting a 0-10 team.
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Dak Prescott to the New Orleans Saints
While Cowboys fans may read the title and immediately rush to the comments section, I challenge everyone to hear the WHY behind a potential Dak Prescott trade for the Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. CeeDee Lamb is another name that’s been thrown...
City of Ruston potentially suspending household recycling program
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The City of Ruston is set to suspend its household recycling program on August 1st. For one month, the search for another company to accept Ruston recyclables has been unsuccessful. The June fire in Kilgore, Texas that destroyed the processing center the city had been using is the cause of this […]
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.
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