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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,...
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 […]
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...
Quitman High graduate has winning artwork displayed in halls of Congress
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Artwork by a recent graduate of Quitman High School is now on display in the halls of Congress after winning a competition. Laura Arnold submitted her art piece titled “Chicken Bits” to compete in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Her artwork was selected as the winner from the Fifth District of Louisiana.
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 […]
Garrett County Junior Golf Tour: Winnfield Tournament 4
A beautiful, breezy, and cool July 1st here at Winnfield today. Great rounds today from all the players, showing tons of improvement all around and a very fun day. The Scheffler Tour was topped by Carter Bishoff with a 48 at a smaller margin than previous tournaments with Noah Luzier right on his tail. The Woods Tour was commanded by Wyatt Johnson and his 43 with 3 birdies in a row! But Carter Goff and Quincy Cavazos were close behind keeping the pressure on Wyatt. Our Nicklaus Tour was another right race with Brooks Mead leading the way with a 43. Alex Benton followed right behind with his 45.
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