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Free Legal Presentation: Addressing Housing Legal Issues
On July 30, 2024, The Bienville Parish Library – ARCADIA MAIN will host a free legal presentation on housing legal issues presented by the Acadiana Legal Service Corporation. This community event aims to provide valuable information and guidance to individuals facing housing-related legal challenges. Event Details. Date: July 30,...
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
No Political Conventions in Louisiana
The Republicans just finished a rousing convention in, of all places, Milwaukee. About the only thing of interest the delegates might want to visit are a number of breweries and the Harley Davidson Museum. But the state of Wisconsin is a key battleground state, so the Republicans picked this more enticing venue to help the Republican ticket.One of the negatives of being a red state like Louisiana…
Man tries to run over woman during altercation
A Grambling man was arrested for aggravated battery after he allegedly attempted to run over a woman last Tuesday. Jesse L. Mayfield, 62, was arrested on numerous charges by Grambling Police after a woman reported to officers that he tried to run over, hit her with a stick, and stole her cellphone.
Two arrested in stolen vehicle in Grambling
Two Lake Providence residents were arrested in a stolen Chevrolet Tahoe in Grambling last Wednesday. Grambling Police arrested Nicolas D. Hullaby, 34, and Shannon Nichole Garner, 29, about 2:30 a.m. Wednesday morning after an officer stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. When the officer checked the license plate number,...
Arkansas rice is nice cooking contest winners announced
Jase Sheppard, 11, and Caitlin Cooper, 16, won in their respective categories in the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice is Nice Cooking Contest on July 18 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock. Sheppard’s Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole won the “Main Dish” category, while Cooper’s Cheesy Arancini took the top...
Higgins announces $3.7M for three La. airports
U.S. Congressman Clay Higgins, R-La., announced today that three airports in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive $3,763,738 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program. Le Gros Memorial Airport will receive a $349,923 grant to install 3,725 feet of perimeter fencing and three gates, which is part of […]
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
By Emily Burleigh Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. […]
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
National Hire a Veteran Day: How groups say veterans are ‘ready-made employees’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today is National Hire a Veteran Day, and many groups are celebrating by reminding the community how veterans make great employees. One Louisiana veteran, Lance Westphal, served in the Army from 2018 to 2021. He wanted to find a job back home after medically retiring from service but needed a little help first.
Louisiana lawmakers will not call special session on taxes
BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana lawmakers say they won't call a special session to address tax and budget policy. This comes after Gov. Jeff Landry's revenue secretary pushed for an August special session. The Legislative leadership says its members will continue to meet frequently with stakeholders and the public to...
Conn's files for bankruptcy, will close six Louisiana stores
Conn's HomePlus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and the Texas-based furniture and appliance retailer said it will close six of its 11 Louisiana stores. The chain announced Tuesday it had filed for bankruptcy and would soon shut down more than 70 of its stores. The Conn's locations at...
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
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