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4 Louisiana Universities Named Among Best in America
Four universities in Louisiana are among the best in the United States, according to an analysis by Money. A total of 745 universities across the country were included in the list created by looking at financial aid, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and other factors. The four Louisiana universities to...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Annual Firecracker 5k raises funds for spine research
SHREVEPORT, La. - The 40th Annual Firecracker 5k is in the books. Thousands of people kicked off the 4th of July on a healthy note by running a beautiful route on Fairfield and Betty Virginia Park in Shreveport's historic South Highland neighborhood. The race began and ended at Mall St. Vincent.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Winner
Sources at the Louisiana Lottery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When...
Louisiana residents urged to be safe when handling fireworks for Fourth of July
NEW ORLEANS — With many families across New Orleans celebrating the Fourth of July holiday, fireworks will be heard in neighborhoods. If you choose to participate by using your fireworks, be sure your parish allows the use of fireworks. If you can pop fireworks in your neighborhood, make sure...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Gov. Landry moves state climatologist from LSU to his emergency preparedness office
Louisiana’s chief weather expert will now report directly to the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, rather than serve primarily at LSU, Gov. Jeff Landry announced at a news conference Wednesday. The Office of State Climatology will still be housed at the LSU Ag Center, but the climatologist will be a state employee who reports to […] The post Gov. Landry moves state climatologist from LSU to his emergency preparedness office appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Officials search for suspect following Daingerfield robbery, shooting
DAINGERFIELD, Texas (KETK) — One person is injured following an early Thursday morning shooting in Daingerfield, now officials are looking for the suspect. The police department said at around 1:13 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery and shooting at a business parking lot where they discovered a victim who had sustained a […]
1 injured in reported drive-by shooting on Jefferson Paige Road
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A person was shot on Thursday night (July 4). A shooting was reported on Jefferson Paige Road at around 9:19 p.m. According to Shreveport police, a person with a gunshot wound arrived at Willis Knighton in need of medical attention. Officials say the victim later reported...
Louisiana Downs to become new home of acclaimed Bossier City Restaurant
Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino announced today that The Lucky Palace restaurant will move into its facility. The restaurant is expected to open early this fall with the same acclaimed food and wine list. Lucky Palace was opened in Bossier City in 1997 by Kuan Lim. On a trip to...
4 Louisiana Universities Named Among Best in America
Four universities in Louisiana are among the best in the United States, according to an analysis by Money. A total of 745 universities across the country were included in the list created by looking at financial aid, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and other factors. The four Louisiana universities to...
If You Can Pronounce These Words, You’re Definitely From Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - You can always tell when somebody isn't from Louisiana by the way they talk. There are a lot of ways to pronounce certain towns and locations in Louisiana, and they are not always said the way you'd think they would be. Certain words in Louisiana...
Get ready for the Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana's Christmas in July ‘Silver Bell Soiree’
What is the theme for the Salvation Army of Northwest Louisiana's first glittery fundraiser?. What was inspiration for this "Silver Bell Soiree" summer extravaganza?. Donald Trump’s Palm Beach home, Mar-A-Lago, which he lent to the Palm Beach Salvation Army free of charge for their holiday fundraiser. Though he did not attend, he did let them use it.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Winner
Sources at the Louisiana Lottery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When...
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