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Kaplan High graduate wins Farm Bureau crown
NEW ORLEANS - Twenty-four of Louisiana’s most poised and talented ladies representing various parishes competed for the coveted crown. Eager to represent the organization for the upcoming year, this year’s slate of contestants participated in multiple rounds of competition, which included both interviews and evening gown presentations. The...
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...
Find out who won the 40th Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K and how a 14-year-old finished
The annual Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K Run for Research has become Taylor Dare’s to lose. For the third time since 2020, the former Loyola College Prep and TCU runner captured the title Thursday morning in Northwest Louisiana’s highest profile running event each year. The 32-year-old crossed in 16:47.62, short of her 2020 Firecracker record time of 16:43, but well ahead of her 2023 winning time of 17:16.09.
Weather Service – ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Forecast for Louisiana
The National Weather Service is suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an old-fashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned on Hurricane Beryl. However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week.
Meteorologist Caroline Castora gives preview of Freedom Fest events
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Our KTBS 3 Freedom Fest is one day away. Meteorologist Caroline Castora went out to South Bossier Park Wednesday afternoon to preview what to expect tomorrow. ----- Click on the video attached to this report for the full interview.
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...
50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios, city hosting 24-hour temp workforce registration event
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A number of organizations, including 50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios, are hosting a 24-hour temporary workforce registration event soon. Shreveport’s Community Development Department, the Caddo American Job Center, G-Unit Studios, and KMJJ are announcing the first-ever 24-Hour Temp Workforce Registration Event. It’s scheduled to start Tuesday, July 9 at 12 p.m. and end Wednesday, July 10 at 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Shreveport Convention Center, located at 400 Caddo St. in downtown Shreveport.
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...
Porch Poppin’: Private equity wants to buy Entergy’s gas assets
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson talks about Entergy Corporation’s intention to sell its gas utilities in Louisiana to Bernhard Capital. The sale, pending approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New Orleans City Council, has raised concerns. Republish our articles for free,...
Here’s what to know about LA’s new gun laws
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After several years of trial and error, as of today Louisiana is now the 28th state to exercise what’s called constitutional carry. You may have already heard about the new law that allows you to conceal carry a firearm without a concealed carry permit, a firearms instructor tells us he’s excited but concerned.
7-In-Seven Countdown: Top 2024 High School Football Matchups
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - For week two of the 7-In-Seven Countdown series, we’re taking a look at some of the top 2024 Southwest Louisiana high school football matchups, from week one onwards. Week One - Thursday, September 5th: Kinder at Welsh. Kinder and Welsh enter the 2024 season...
Louisiana becomes latest state to allow concealed carry without a permit
Gun owners in Louisiana can start enjoying additional freedoms on Independence Day, thanks to a new law allowing them to conceal carry without a permit. The new law applies to all state residents who are at least 18 years old and do not have any restrictions preventing them from owning a gun due to previous […]
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