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Pineville Rotary Club installs new president, honors Rotarian of Year
Billy Gothreaux was installed as the new president of the Pineville Rotary Club while Adam McCoy was honored as Rotarian of the Year. Gothreaux is a State Farm agent with 22 years experience. After opening his office in Ball about four years ago, he contacted then-president Kimberley Jones, now assistant district governor, about...
Sowela’s Caitlyn Dionne earns gold at national competition
Sowela students dominated at Nationals earlier this summer. One broke a record. The National SkillsUSA Championships recognizes excellence in career and technical education, and it is invitation-only. Held in Atlanta this year, it pitted first-place winners at the state level against each other in timed competitions. Madeleine Guillory earned the Silver medal in Advertising Design […]
New Art Sculpture Unveiled "Hurricane Strong"
The Alexandria Museum of Art celebrated the unveiling of "Hurricane Strong," a stunning new sculpture by emerging artist Ky Beaux, now installed in the museum's parking lot! This powerful piece embodies resilience and strength, inspired by the artist's mother, Rachel Kyren, and reflects the incredible endurance of our local community in the face of hurricanes.
Atlanta's Week Ahead Full of Sun, Showers, and Thunderstorms
As Atlanta braces for an unpredictable week of weather, residents are looking at a mixture of sun, clouds, and a consistent chance of showers and thunderstorms. The latest update from the National Weather Service forecasts varied conditions starting today with a slight chance of showers, which could escalate to thunderstorms after noon. Despite the potential for rain, the day will generally remain partly sunny, with highs hovering around 87 degrees.
Buyer steps in for Louisiana hospital amid national chain's bankruptcy
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe may soon be under new ownership after its parent company, the bankrupt Steward Health, received a bid for the hospital this week as it tries offload around 30 hospitals across the country. American Healthcare System, a California-based company formed in 2021, offered $500,000...
Lake Charles native achieves one-star rank, promoted to brigadier general
By Sgt. Danny Hough | Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office The Louisiana National Guard promoted Guardsman Jason Paul Mahfouz to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville’s post theater, July 13. Brig. Gen. Mahfouz is the assistant adjutant general – Army for the Louisiana National Guard […]
Mississippi 9-year-old makes a difference
Natchez - 9-year-old, Delia Book, proved that anyone can make a difference. With the assistance of her mother and Delia's love for animals, Delia created Delia's Lemonade and cookies. With her business making over 1,300 dollars, Delia has donated to different animal shelters across Natchez.
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship
NATCHEZ — Joy Roland, a recent graduate of Natchez Early College Academy, was among 10 outstanding graduating seniors throughout the State of Mississippi to be honored with the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Bounds scholarship. The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents and the Alliance of Educational Leaders of Mississippi is a nonprofit association whose membership […] The post BRIGHT FUTURE: NEC students earns prestigious Bounds scholarship appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
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