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Hornbeck Offshore signs Mentor Protégé Agreement with US Navy
Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc., Covington, La., announced earlier this week that the U.S. Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs recently approved a Mentor Protégé Agreement between the Hornbeck and Next Generation Logistics LLC, New Orleans. Small businesses, including veteran/service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, historically underutilized business...
Yalonda Short’s years as a teacher, mom and veteran have prepared her for her new role at the Emerge School
Yalonda Short took a page from her father’s book when she joined the military, which she says taught her about structure. The Southern University grad later also took a page from her mother’s, who showed her the importance of making learning enjoyable as a seasoned educator. Combining these...
Three Ponchatoula teenagers arrested for animal cruelty after 2023 video surfaces online
PONCHATOULA - Days after three teenagers were arrested on animal cruelty charges, the dog at the center of the video has been surrendered to a new home. On Saturday, three 15-year-old boys from Ponchatoula were arrested on animal cruelty charges after a video taken in 2023 was shared multiple times on social media.
Hammond police investigating after suspected thief stole phone from victim's pocket
HAMMOND - Police are investigating a theft of a cellphone that happened on July 24. Hammond police officers said the theft happened at Dollar General on West University Avenue. HPD officers said the man, a white male with medium-length hair and wearing a light-colored shirt, black shorts, and flip-flops, took an iPhone from a victim's back pocket before driving away.
Louisiana’s Closest Buc-ee’s Provides New Opening Details
Fans of the giant travel center Buc-ee's across Louisiana are cautiously optimistic when they take a look at their calendars. That's because fans of Buc-ee's brisket, Beaver Nuggets, and clean restrooms know that very soon two new locations of Buc-ee's will be opening close to and actually inside Louisiana's borders.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
Swepco Warns Louisiana Customers of Solar Panel Scam in Our Area
Last week Swepco's External Affairs Manager Michael Corbin and Liz Swaine, with the Shreveport Advocate, told KEEL News about companies in the Shreveport-Bossier and surrounding areas going door-to-door claiming to be partnering with Swepco selling roof-top solar panels. You can listen to the entire interview by clicking THIS LINK. Swepco...
United Houma Nation secures $56.5 million for climate resiliency plan
The United Houma Nation secured more than $55 million in federal grant funds to begin implementing its resilience plan to face climate change. Why it matters: Part of that plan includes creating a migration strategy should the impacts of human-caused climate change make leaving necessary. The big picture: The United...
Western St. Tammany youth hope to influence lawmakers
Two western St. Tammany teens will work with other high school students from across the state throughout the upcoming school year to try and influence the legislature on issues such as education, the environment and inclusiveness. Abita Springs resident and Fontainebleau High sophomore Owen Esté, 15, and Madisonville resident and...
More Green Light Solar customers come forward, sales teams spotted in Caddo and Bossier
More customers who say they're unhappy with Green Light Solar/Go Solar-Spartan Solar have contacted The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate with complaints about the company and its tactics. One man in north Shreveport said that salespeople from the company "came to his job" and waited for him for two hours there. The...
Broadband Industry Workforce Training in Louisiana
Etheridge Performance Cable (EPC), headquartered in West Monroe, LA, has turned to Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) to help train its workforce. As a provider of telecommunication and infrastructure services, EPC needs employees with specialized skills. As MyArkLaMiss.com reports, course offerings at LDCC include training and certification with industry-specific applications.
Belgium-based company looks to to turn floating menace in South Louisiana into a cash crop
A Belgium-based company wants to harvest water hyacinths, the bane of south Louisiana boaters, to create fibers for products ranging from insulation to cat litter. Water hyacinths are invasive floating plants that obstruct waterways, and disrupt ecosystems, and can severely damage boat motors and marine structures. Rebeka Bahadorani is the founder and CEO of In-Between International, a company eyeing the aquatic nuisance as a resource for producing fiber. She and her colleagues are talking with the local...
RAW: Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis goes for second gold medal during Summer Olympics in Paris
As the Olympic competition begins, one Lafayette native is looking to make history. Former Lafayette High pole vaulting star Mondo Duplantis is searching for a winning, record-tying second Olympic gold medal. He granted News 15's Jeff Horchak an exclusive interview. Tags. Localnow. Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis goes for second gold...
United States track and field women's 100-meter competition times
PARIS, IDF — Former Louisiana State University track star Sha'Carri Richardson has landed in Paris and is preparing to compete for gold in the women's 100-meter race. Richardson will compete in the preliminary round in hopes of making it to the final round for gold. Below, you can find...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
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