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Where Opportunity Awaits: Local softball players showcase talent at NFA Softball Championship and camp
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Softball players from all over Northeast Louisiana were at the Ruston Sports Complex showcasing their talents at the NFA Softball Championship and Camp.A camp that allows these young ladies to not only improve their game, but also to catch the attention of many college coaches without breaking the bank. “It means […]
Harvest Food Truck Returns to Lafayette County Wednesday, 7/17
Time: 9 - 11 AM, or until all boxes have been distributed. Residents who wish to participate in this food box distribution in Lafayette County must enter the Fairgrounds building to check in first. After checking in, you can return to your vehicle and line up. Important Note: You must...
CabinetWorks to close its Marshall, Jefferson plants, idling 350+ workers
EAST TEXAS (KSLA) — Hundreds of workers soon will be losing their jobs at manufacturing facilities in two East Texas counties. Cabinetworks Group, the nation’s largest privately owned cabinet maker, announced Monday that it will close its manufacturing facilities in Marshall and Jefferson. The Harrison County and Marion...
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Minden’s Terrific Pete Colvin Memorial Rodeo Coming In August
Luther Gerald “Pete” Colvin was a man's man. A real bonified cowboy. A member of First Baptist Sibley, Cattleman’s Association, the NRA, and was inducted into the Louisiana Rodeo Cowboy Association Hall of Fame. Losing him on December 9, 2020 was an extremely tough blow to all...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Saturday Powerball Win
Attention lottery players in Louisiana we have reason to believe that Lady Luck has once again returned to The Boot. If you follow the Louisiana Lottery's draw games you know the "lady" has been conspicuously absent over the past six weeks. Now, there was a big Powerball win in Frierson, Louisiana of $150,000 on the 10th but up until then there had not been a big money Powerball win in Louisiana since the first week of June.
Previews: A BODY OF WATER at Le Petit Theatre
On Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., Le Petit Theatre will host a public reading of Louisiana-native playwright and producer Kelley Nicole Girod’s play “A Body of Water.” This event is part of the theatre’s Petit Reads series, which showcases significant works to the local community.
Louisiana's First Lady, DEQ secretary visit Ascension Parish on industry tour
Louisiana First Lady Sharon Landry and Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Aurelia Giacometto took a tour of industry in Ascension Parish. According to a DEQ news release, the tour's theme focused on the role of industry in feeding the state, fueling the nation and funding Sportsman's Paradise, which Louisiana has been called for many years.
Sen. John Kennedy asking public to ‘not jump to conclusions’ after Trump shot at rally
In a Monday statement, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy said political violence "has no place in America" after Donald Trump was shot in the ear and led off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13.
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