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Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers arrested in Louisiana
A Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle was arrested in Louisiana. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Brookhaven teen was one of three suspects arrested. According to a press release, the teen is believed to be the driver. Shawn Ratcliff, 18,...
Recall Expands For Popular Deli Meat Sold in Louisiana and Texas
Inspectors discovered 'heavy discolored meat buildup, meat overspray on walls, and large pieces of meat on the floor' of the plant. According to the documentation provided, there were 69 recorded instances of 'noncompliance' with federal guidelines this year. Continue reading…
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker of the...
FLOOD WATCH for Capital Area through Saturday evening
Moisture content will stay high all weekend long. This will lead to numerous showers Saturday, and scattered showers Sunday. A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Baton Rouge and areas to the south and east through Saturday Evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Monitor the forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Lawsuit seeks to stop federal rule on oil, gas exploration
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit is challenging a federal rule that three states and trade organizations say could hamper oil and gas exploration and production for small, independent operators on the outer continental shelf. The rule could result in billions in compliance costs for the operators, according to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit also says the rule will destroy 36,000 jobs, take away $10 billion in gross domestic product and...
High school students in Louisiana now required to take financial literacy course
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana is among the least financially literate states, but lawmakers are hoping to change that with education. A new law requires all high school students in Louisiana to take a financial literacy course. Dr. Patrick Scott, Director of the Center for Economic Research at Louisiana Tech University, says the majority of adults in Louisiana don’t have a college degree, so making it available for teenagers is crucial.
Gov. Landry nominates longtime parole manager to run Louisiana’s prison system
Gov. Jeff Landry has picked a longtime acquaintance with nearly 30 years of experience working in probation and parole services to run the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, which includes the state prison system. Gary Westcott grew up in the same neighborhood as the governor and graduated from St. Martinville High School a few […]
High school volleyball: Bossier Parish Jamboree set for Saturday at Parkway
The Bossier Parish Volleyball Jamboree is set for Saturday at Parkway. The jamboree features varsity and junior varsity divisions. Varsity “games” will be played in the main gym. Junior varsity “games” will be in the auxiliary gym. Benton and Bossier face off in the first “game”...
Monroe detective gives more details about domestic dispute near local bowling alley
UPDATE: Detective James Schmitz with the Monroe Police Department informed KTVE/KARD that the individuals involved in the incident are believed to be Kansas residents who know each other. According to Detective Schmitz, the altercation began inside the vehicle out of town. It continued and reached the location near Bayou Bowl, where it escalated to outside […]
Texas’ 11th Largest City Now 8th Most Dangerous in U.S.
Not many people would ever associate The Hub City with Detroit MI, but according to one website they are number eight and seven, respectively, when it comes to the most dangerous cities in the U.S. Houston, TX is one of the largest cities in the country. San Antonio, TX and...
‘Cajuns and Cowboys’ compete at annual rabbit show in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - An unusual battle for supremacy between neighboring states is underway over the next two days in East Texas. It’s a battle of rabbits, and the combatants are anxiously awaiting the start. The annual “Cajuns and Cowboys Showdown Rabbit Show” is going on at Maude Cobb in Longview.
'Not the party I grew up with:' Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin. “This is not the party I grew up with,” Thierry said of the Democratic Party. “I now stand with the party of Lincoln, the party that fought to preserve our Union and fought to end the...
East Texas cardiologist becomes first in nation to implant leadless pacemaker system
LONGVIEW, Texas — This year, an East Texas physician became the first in the country to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker. It's a device that helps people with abnormal or slow heart rhythms while reducing the risk of lead- and pocket-related complications. Dr. Samir Germanwala, chairman of cardiology...
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