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Jeff Davis getting two new economic districts
There will be two new economic development districts within Jeff Davis Parish collecting additional sales taxes in designated zones. The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury on Wednesday revised plans for the districts, designating parcels of land to be included in Economic Development District No. 1 in the Iowa and Lacassine area and Economic Development District […]
New Orleans native, Super Bowl champ Jacoby Jones found dead at 40
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans East native and former Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones was found dead Sunday (July 14) at the age of 40. Authorities said Jones died overnight in his sleep at his home in Houston. No cause of death was announced. Jones attended St. Augustine High...
Capture Your Professional Headshot at the Bayou Region Incubator
Visuals By Duke is teaming up with the Bayou Region Incubator to provide professionals with an opportunity to enhance their professional image. From July 17th to 19th, Visuals by Duke will offer 15-minute photo sessions at the Bayou Region Incubator located at 203 West Second Street, Thibodaux, LA. These sessions...
Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying iPad Theft Suspect
The Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Best Buy. On July 5, at approximately 2:00 PM, an unidentified Asian male entered the Best Buy store located at 5627 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The suspect proceeded to remove an iPad 13 Pro, valued at $1,300, from one of the displays. The individual managed to cut the security cable securing the device before exiting the premises.
"The most intense fire I've ever been to" - fire kills five people
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — State fire experts are trying to figure out what caused a house fire that killed five people in Houma over the weekend. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says this is the one of the most intense fires he's ever seen. According to the sheriff's office,...
High energy, elegant and entertaining dances highlighted Dancing with a Cause fundraiser
Businesswoman Caprice Cline's Pasodoble was the winning number Saturday at the 15th annual Dancing for a Cause. The real winner was the Arc of East Ascension, a nonprofit that provides services for people with special needs. The show, which included nine dancers, a comedian and dance team performances, was at...
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
SOWELA Spotlight: Free tour for homeschool students
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - SOWELA Technical Community College will be holding a free tour and informational session on Thursday for homeschool students and their families. We spoke with Joseph Laverne this morning to give us the details. The tour will be on Thursday, July 18, at 9 a.m. for...
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.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
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