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Lake Charles marks Independence Day with annual ‘Red, White, Blue and You’ celebration
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This year’s “Red, White, Blue and You” celebration is now in the books. “Lake Charles is just genuinely such a patriotic community. For people to come out in the mid to upper 90s to help us celebrate the freedom that we enjoy in America, and those who have fought and continue to fight so hard to protect that freedom. It says a lot about this community and their love for our country,” said Matt Young of Visit Lake Charles.
Erath 4th of July Celebration kicks off with popular water wars
The 88th annual Erath 4th of July Celebration kicked off with a splash as firefighters from local towns competed in the popular water wars. This year's participants included firefighters from Erath, Delcambre, Leblanc, Meaux-Nunez, Church Point, Mire, and Rynella. Tags. Localnow.
Higher Rain Chances Friday & Rain Chances Over the Weekend…
A few showers are possible this evening, but most of the rain should be gone by 8 PM. Lows tonight will be in the upper 70s. Expect a good chance of storms tomorrow, especially late in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 90s. We will see a chance of storms over the weekend with the better chance Saturday. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s. Expect a good chance of rain early next week with the best chance of rain Tuesday. Highs early next week will be in the low 90s. ~ Chief Meteorologist Heath Morton.
LSP: 17-year-old dies after crash in Pointe Coupee Parish
OSCAR, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a 17-year-old dead on Friday morning, July 5. Officials identified the victim as Rayshon M. Franklin Jr., 17, of St. Francisville. The crash reportedly happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. on LA 78, west of LA...
Kaplan High graduate wins Farm Bureau crown
NEW ORLEANS - Twenty-four of Louisiana’s most poised and talented ladies representing various parishes competed for the coveted crown. Eager to represent the organization for the upcoming year, this year’s slate of contestants participated in multiple rounds of competition, which included both interviews and evening gown presentations. The...
4 Louisiana Universities Named Among Best in America
Four universities in Louisiana are among the best in the United States, according to an analysis by Money. A total of 745 universities across the country were included in the list created by looking at financial aid, cost of attendance, graduation rates, and other factors. The four Louisiana universities to...
Weather Service – ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Forecast for Louisiana
The National Weather Service is suggesting to residents of Louisiana from Lake Charles to New Orleans and Shreveport to Vidalia and the parishes in between to get ready for an old-fashioned summer soaker. Oddly enough this increased threat of flooding rainfall can't be solely pinned on Hurricane Beryl. However, that tropical system will play a part in Louisiana's wet weather forecast as we move into next week.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Winner
Sources at the Louisiana Lottery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When...
Porch Poppin’: Private equity wants to buy Entergy’s gas assets
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson talks about Entergy Corporation’s intention to sell its gas utilities in Louisiana to Bernhard Capital. The sale, pending approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New Orleans City Council, has raised concerns. Republish our articles for free,...
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