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Oldest Woman In the U.S. Was Born in Lousiana
Elizabeth Francis has received the title of the "Oldest Person in the U.S." as she is now 115 years old according to KALB. Francis celebrated her latest birthday on Thursday, July 25. Francis lives with her 94-year-old daughter in Houston, Texas, but she is a Louisiana native. Francis was born...
Bark beetles threaten homes and lives in the Ark La Miss area
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Louisiana residents are facing a major public safety concern: lots of dead pine trees caused by last summer’s drought and hungry beetles. Home owners are reaching out to lawmakers for guidance and financial help to remove trees from their yards. Laura Sims is an assistant professor for forest health at […]
Policy changes in voting law, education, and juvenile code underscored by state reps
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A group of Louisiana lawmakers wants people to be aware of the decisions being made in Baton Rouge. On Thursday, they held a public meeting at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum to inform their constituents and lay out the changes people can expect. “There will be some...
50 Cent and Keith Sweat Engage in Fiery Exchange
50 Cent and Keith Sweat had engaged in a fiery exchange over the singer's scheduled appearance at 50's Humor & Harmony Weekend and Keith's upcoming New York City event. 50 Cent and Keith Sweat got into a heated argument on Instagram over the singer's scheduled appearance at 50's Humor & Harmony Weekend event in Shreveport, Louisiana on Aug. 8-11. Sweat is supposed to perform at the 50 Cent & Friends Concert on Aug. 10, but it might not happen now.
Stolen car, firearm recovered after crash near Natchez
NATCHEZ, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that a stolen car and a firearm were recovered near Natchez after three juveniles fled from a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 25. Reportedly, a deputy attempted to pull over a car on Hwy 1 near Natchez at around 11...
Steward Health Care Faces Restructuring Troubles
According to their press release on their official website this past May, Steward Health Care has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas as part of their restructuring process. The company is the largest physician-led hospital operator in the U.S., and now must begin finalizing a financing deal with Medical Properties Trust. This proposed deal includes $75 million in initial funding and up to $225 million more under certain conditions.
Facing $15 million deficit, UNO will cut positions, lay off staff and close buildings
Faced with a $15 million deficit brought on by years of declining enrollment, University of New Orleans president Kathy Johnson issued a tall order to administrators this spring: Cut each school's budget by 15%, and slash the athletic department's by 25%. Enrollment at UNO has plummeted over the past two...
Weekend Sports Roundup: Wilbert Ellis Baseball Camp and College updates
West Monroe, LA. (KTVE/KARD) — NBC 10’s Jeremy Bryant recaps the highlight moments from around the Arklamiss including the annual Wilbert Ellis Baseball camp that gave over 100 campers the opportunity to learn the game of baseball from the former legendary Grambling State Baseball coach. Shifting over to the gridiron to check in on college […]
Alexandria Mall hosts back-to-school event
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Mall hosted a back-to-school event on Saturday, July 27, near the mall’s food court. Families were able to get much-needed school supplies like pens, pencils and school uniforms. A DJ was also there to provide live music and karaoke, giving parents the opportunity...
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