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Lottery warning to check tickets for unclaimed $50,000 Powerball prize and winner only has hours left to get the money
LOTTERY players have been warned about a fast-approaching deadline for a five-figure prize pot. The winning Powerball ticket was bought earlier this year, but the owner still has yet to come forward and collect the money. Lousiana Lottery officials are desperately searching for the ticket holder before time runs out and the $50,000 prize pot […]
New Orleans mayor's former security guard, 3 other officers accused of releasing information of woman accused of stalking mayor
Four New Orleans police officers have been accused of releasing personal information of a woman who was accused by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell of stalking, according to WDSU sources. Anne Breaud was accused of stalking Cantrell back in May. The case was dismissed; however, Breaud's attorney issued subpoenas for...
Beausoleil Books sold. Meet the new owners and their plans for the downtown bookstore.
It began with a simple plea on social media. Earlier this year James Colvin, who co-owns Beausoleil Books in downtown Lafayette with his husband, Bryan Dupree, simply shared their issue at hand with others in a Facebook group: a job was going to pull them away from Lafayette and something needed to be done about their bookstore.
Lafayette faces a public worker shortage because of low wages. Will a 30% pay increase help?
Michael Alexander's gaze drifted to a clock as he wiped sweat from his forehead on a hot July afternoon at the downtown bus depot. The city bus was more than an hour late, he said, but that's become a normal part of his routine. On this day, he's waiting for a ride back to his home near Louisiana Avenue after visiting his doctor's office on Pinhook Road.
Guilty pleas entered in 23rd Judicial District Court July 8-12
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following guilty pleas entered during the week of July 8-12, 2024:. 1. Christopher Watkins, Westwego, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Simple Burglary (8 counts) and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisianan Department of Corrections with credit for time served.
School Board raises teacher pay, but not its own
CENTERVILLE -- The St. Mary Parish School Board on Thursday enacted a new pay scale for staff members, incorporating a recently approved $1,500 annual raise for teachers. But board members won't be getting a raise after a proposed $200 monthly boost failed to get the required two-thirds vote. Also at...
Calling All Thespians: Auditions for "Rumors" by Neil Simon Taking Place July 17th and 18th
Jimmy Broussard, with the Eunice Players' Theatre, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on how you can audition for their upcoming production of "Rumors" by Neil Simon. Auditions take place on July 17th and 18th at the Eunice Players' Theatre. Tags. Localnow. Calling All Thespians: Auditions for...
Two people arrested on drug charges after traffic stop near Belle Rose
BELLE ROSE— An Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputy arrested two people for multiple drug charges after observing one of the suspects dump a container of drugs during a traffic stop in Belle Rose. The deputy stopped Jeremine K. Paul, 34, and Lajoya Tasheria Hearvey, 32, late Friday night on La....
Mother of rapper shot by Lafayette police officer outside La Bamba club files lawsuit
The mother of Deiondre Solomon, 28, who was fatally shot by an off-duty Lafayette Police officer at a nightclub in April 2023 has sued the officer and others for wrongful death. The lawsuit was filed April 8 in 15th Judicial District Court in Lafayette, but was transferred in May to...
Lake Boeuf community seeks voice in decisions about maintaining lake's health
Lafourche Parish Council and community members are seeking a commission to govern the upkeep of Lake Boeuf. Camp owners urged the Lafourche Parish Council to pass a resolution Wednesday, July 10, to seek Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell’s opinion on whether they could establish the Lake Boeuf Game and Fish Commission and how it would interact with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Former Saints running back hosts sports camp for kids in hometown of Iota
IOTA, La. (KPLC) - McNeese alum and former Saints running back hosted a sports camp in his hometown of Iota to teach the next generation the skills they need to succeed. Jordan comes from humble beginnings in the town of Iota where he played high school football and went on to play at McNeese and eventually the NFL where he suited up for the New Orleans Saints from 1986 to 1992.
Four injured in Monday evening shooting in Orange
ORANGE, Texas — Police in Orange are investigating after four people were shot Monday evening at a home on the eastside of Orange. Officer were sent to the area of 2nd St and Schley Ave after receiving reports of shots being fired, according to a news release from the Orange Police Department.
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.
White indicted on charge for alleged robbery at Harrisonburg 7-Eleven
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Louisiana man charged in April’s alleged robbery at a Harrisonburg 7-Eleven appeared before a grand jury this afternoon. According to online records, Tevin White was indicted on a charge of stealing property during a hearing in Rockingham County Circuit Court. That charge...
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