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SWLA NICU babies celebrate Fourth of July
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Some of Southwest Louisiana’s smallest residents are celebrating their first Independence Day in style. CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital shared adorable photos of their neonatal intensive care unit patients dressed in red, white and blue in time for the Fourth of July. For a...
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation, saying they face “substantial risk of injury or death.” The state immediately appealed the decision. U.S. District Judge...
Berzon Named LSWA Pitcher of the Year, Six Tigers Receive LSWA All-Louisiana Honors
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU softball had six athletes recognized on the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana College Softball Team, headlined by pitcher Sydney Berzon, who was named LSWA 2024 Pitcher of the Year and secured her second consecutive first-team selection. Berzon – a two-time NFCA All-American...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Louisiana AG questions New Orleans Police plan for gun-free zone in French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) –– The New Orleans Police Department’s decision to operate a vocational school from its 8th District station in the French Quarter to circumvent a new state law is facing opposition from state officials. New Orleans leaders announced the move earlier this week, days before...
Duck Dynasty stars debut new children’s book, Dear Valor
Duck Dynasty stars Jep and Jessica Robertson released a new children’s book, Dear Valor, from BRAVE Books that celebrates and encourages child adoption. “Our youngest is adopted. We adopted him when he was three days old,” Jessica Robertson said of their son Gus Robertson who inspired the book. In describing Dear Valor, Jessica said, “It’s […]
New Orleans musicians, environmental leaders team up to inspire climate action
Louisiana residents are already living through the consequences of a warming world — with heat emergencies, major floods and record-breaking storms now becoming common occurrences. On Friday (July 5), environmental justice advocates from around the state are joining local musicians to educate people on environmental and climate injustice. The...
Town of Winnsboro honors oldest Franklin Parish woman in walking trail extension
WINNSBORO, La (KTVE/KARD) – The town of Winnsboro is expanding a walking trail used by the community for years. With the extension, the oldest woman to live in Franklin Parish, Lillie Rose Cotton, will be honored. The additional portion of the walking trail will be named the “Lillie Rose Cotton Walking Trail” and is the […]
‘The end of an era’: Monroe Fire Chief Terry Williams retires
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - After serving the City of Monroe as fire chief for 36 years Terry Williams is retiring. The city announced his retirement in a press release with Mayor Friday Ellis saying in part, “The retirement of Chief Terry Williams marks the end of an era for the Monroe Fire Department.” Mayor Ellis continued by saying, “His leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the safety of our community will leave a lasting mark. We are profoundly grateful for his service and wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement.”
Kaplan High senior learns about Louisiana politics at Louisiana Boys State
KAPLAN - Coeyn Wise has always been interested in politics. At the age of 17, Wise had the opportunity to experience the workings of politics in Louisiana. Wise, who is a senior at Kaplan High School, recently attended Boys State in Natchitoches. Boys State teaches young men about Louisiana politics....
Big changes coming to the Town of Haughton
As announced during a press conference held on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Haughton Town Hall, the Louisiana Legislature has approved funding for the expansion of Louisiana Highway 3227 (LA 3227). “It has been a project where you give a little and get a little. Finally, last week, we...
Popular Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant to open at Louisiana Downs. See when, why.
"Barring any major issues," announced Premier Gaming Group’s founder and President Kevin Preston, "we're looking to open the first two weeks of August, maybe?" He was quickly corrected by Lucky Palace Restaurant owner Holly Lim, "September!" Lim and her staff are going to need all the time they can...
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