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10 Million Names project working with Local Genealogists to uncover names of enslaved Americans
NEW ORLEANS — It is estimated that more than 10 million men and women were enslaved in America during the slave trade. In Louisiana, the enslaved population grew to more than 331,000 in 1860. Today, a national group is working to identify their names and create a free and...
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Shreveport Grocery Store Might Be Safe, for Now
SHREVEPORT, LA – The proposal to sell a Shreveport grocery store to the group that owns Piggly Wiggly might be on the back burner today. A massive grocery merger deal is now on hold pending court action in the case. The Wall Street Journal reports Kroger and Albertsons have announced the $20 billion merger deal is being paused for now while antitrust enforcers pursue lawsuits to try to block the deal.
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Latest LEAP scores show why the three Rs at Louisiana schools shouldn’t include religion
Results from the most recent round of standardized testing at Louisiana public schools reveal progress for third- through eighth-grade students is mired in math and science while improving only slightly in English. Officials and researchers believe learning loss over the COVID-19 pandemic — when schools had to turn to remote instruction — is now showing […]
No Political Conventions in Louisiana
The Republicans just finished a rousing convention in, of all places, Milwaukee. About the only thing of interest the delegates might want to visit are a number of breweries and the Harley Davidson Museum. But the state of Wisconsin is a key battleground state, so the Republicans picked this more enticing venue to help the Republican ticket.One of the negatives of being a red state like Louisiana…
Ordinance meeting held regarding vacant properties in downtown Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Downtown property owners and other interested parties in Shreveport met Thursday morning (July 25) to discuss the proposed Vacant Property Regulation Ordinance. The ordinance is currently being considered by the city council. “I want to be sure that all owners of downtown property have the opportunity...
Students in LSU Health Shreveport Summer Research Programs present research projects
SHREVEPORT, La. - More than 70 students have spent their summer at LSU Health Shreveport participating in summer research programs. The summer programs provide participants with access to a variety of perspectives and experiences to help them determine if they want to pursue a career in healthcare or science. It...
More rain on the way late tonight into Friday morning
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The very unusual July pattern that has brought day after day of rainfall and below average temperatures will continue for at least the next 24 hours. Heading into tonight, keep the rain gear handy because another round of showers and storms will likely develop after midnight. Locations along and south of I-20 will be favored for the most widespread and heaviest rainfall.
Ticket info, participant list for 50 Cent’s celebrity basketball game released
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More information has been released about one of the events that’s part of 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony weekend in Shreveport. The Celebrity Basketball Game will be held Friday, Aug. 9 at StageWorks. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the game begins at 8 p.m. Celebrity participants include:
Shreveport Police Investigating Late-Night Carjacking
Shreveport Police were called to the scene of the Wendy's near the Pines Road Walmart at 11pm Wednesday (7/24/24) to reports of a carjacking. Upon arrival, SPD found the victim of the carjacking. The victim claims he was there to meet a woman he had been messaging on social media. According to the victim, when he arrived to meet the woman at Walmart, she complained of vehicle trouble.
Man tries to run over woman during altercation
A Grambling man was arrested for aggravated battery after he allegedly attempted to run over a woman last Tuesday. Jesse L. Mayfield, 62, was arrested on numerous charges by Grambling Police after a woman reported to officers that he tried to run over, hit her with a stick, and stole her cellphone.
Higgins announces $3.7M for three La. airports
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., announced today that three airports in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive $3,763,738 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program. Le Gros Memorial Airport will receive a $349,923 grant to install 3,725 feet of perimeter fencing and three gates, which is part of […]
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
By Emily Burleigh Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. […]
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?
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