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Episcopal, Ascension Catholic Impress in Battle on the Ridge Jamboree Doubleheader
It was a great football appetizer before the full course meal begins next week as high school football jamborees kickoff across the state of Louisiana, and Thursday night’s action featured an exciting doubleheader at Memorial Field. First, the Episcopal Knights took on the Pearl River Rebels while the Ascension Catholic Bulldogs took on the St. Michael Warriors.
Tropical wave is one to watch as it heads west
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The tropical wave we have been watching in the central Atlantic over the past few days is still listed with a 40% chance of development over the next 7 days. This system will continue working west into the central Caribbean through the middle of the week.
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
Services for people with disabilities could be eliminated under Landry budget plan
Programs for medically vulnerable children, seniors and people with disabilities could be eliminated next year as a result of Louisiana’s looming budget deficit, officials with Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration said Friday.
Clouds and periodic heavy rain will continue on Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A tropical disturbance in the northwest Gulf continues to keep our weather active through this holiday weekend. We’ve been lucky not to see a repeat of Friday’s flooding but some areas still got heavy rains with the continued onshore flow. While the tropical disturbance in the Gulf isn’t expected to develop, it’s still bringing deep-layer moisture capable of tropical downpours into Sunday. Street flooding remains a concern.
DEQ is asking for your help finding solutions to tire waste
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Around 4.6 million tires are thrown out each year according to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The agency said lots of those are dumped illegally in ditches or on the side of the road. “You go to bed at night nothings there, when you...
The End of an Era: Six Flags Theme Park To Be Completely Demolished Next Month, Report Confirms
Six Flags continues to deal with an appalling blow, with a report revealing that one of the company’s theme parks is set to be demolished next month. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation recently made nationwide headlines by becoming North America’s most prominent theme park operator. With an impressive portfolio of 42 locations, including amusement parks and water parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has become one of the world’s most significant theme park companies.
IV Waste operating at normal time on Labor Day
NEW ORLEANS — IV Waste announced it will be operating during their normal services on Monday, Sept. 2. IV Waste wants to remind residential customers to place their carts curbside the night before their scheduled service day so they can ensure the carts are serviced.
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