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Louisiana woman pleads guilty to 2023 Baton Rouge bank robbery
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An Abbeville woman pleaded guilty to bank robbery in connection to an October 2023 Baton Rouge bank robbery. According to U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe Jr., Jazmine Johnnie, 23, of Abbeville, pled guilty before Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick to bank robbery. On Oct....
Motorists Urged to Proceed With Caution When Exiting Off of I-10 in Louisiana
For those traveling I-10 East through Lafayette, Louisiana we have an important message for you. If you plan to take the Ambassador Caffery exit off of I-10 East you need to be aware of a road hazard. Crews are working on the interstate and there is a huge/deep dip on...
Himbola Manor Apartments residents complain to Lafayette leaders about conditions
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Residents at a Lafayette public housing complex are giving city officials a piece of their minds. They are fed up with the living conditions at the Himbola Manor Apartments, and city leaders are holding a town hall on Thursday, July 18, to hear their complaints.
Tech expert Chris Rader explains how global outage happened
Acadiana tech expert Chris Rader with Rader Solutions visited Good Day Acadiana to explain what caused the Microsoft global outage that is affecting billions of people across the world. Tags. Localnow. Massive tech outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets, & more worldwide and in Acadiana. (KADN/AP) — An internet outage...
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Louisiana constitution 'is broken': GOP donor Lane Grigsby again pitches rewrite
Lane Grigsby, a Baton Rouge business owner and Republican megadonor who chaired Gov. Jeff Landry's "constitutional reform" transition committee, this week made yet another pitch for a rewrite of the state constitution. Grigsby spoke to media and the public at a Baton Rouge Press Club luncheon on Monday. It was...
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that LA 119 will be closed 2.9 miles north of its intersection with LA 493 on Monday, July 29, 2024
Shreveport, LA – According to the LaDOTD officials, the closure, expected to last approximately two days, is necessary for the installation of a new cross drain. DOTD appreciates the public’s patience and advises all drivers to exercise caution through the construction site. Please be vigilant for work crews and their equipment.
Fourth candidate qualifies for Youngsville police chief race
A fourth candidate has qualified for the special election to replace former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux. John Trahan Jr., a 58-year-old retired state trooper and former sheriff's deputy, qualified on Thursday for the race. Trahan, who is Black, is running under no party. "What you see is pretty much...
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
James Genovese Named President of Northwestern State University
Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice James Genovese was named the 21st president of Northwestern State University during a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System on Thursday, July 18. Genovese was named the lone finalist July 16 after a day of meetings and forums...
LaFayette High School football stadium to receive new LED lighting system
The Chambers County School District approved the low bid of $225,873 for a new LED lighting system for LaFayette High School’s football stadium from S. Electrical Contractors during this week’s board meeting. In June, the CCSD put out a bid for the installation of a complete and operational lighting system for the Lafayette High School […] The post LaFayette High School football stadium to receive new LED lighting system appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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