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Tickets still available for UL's season opener, but here's gameday details fans should know
The demolition phase of the Cajun Field renovation project began in December and construction is ongoing. At 7 p.m. Saturday, though, the 2024 football season begins with Grambling in town and UL athletic department officials are confident they’ve done their best to make it as normal a gameday as possible.
La. 4th Congressional District’s Nicholas Campbell is among Democratic National Convention delegates
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A number of people representing Louisiana have been at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago this week. On the final day of the conference (Aug. 22), KSLA spoke with Nicholas Campbell, who is a delegate from Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, about his time at the convention thus far. He said he has been around 50 people with the Louisiana delegation but has been able to speak to other politicians as well. They include former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Study Finds Louisiana Residents Might Need A Swear Jar
A new study reveals people in Maryland curse the most in the United States. According to a global study from word finder service WordTips, Maryland takes the number one spot in the USA, Louisiana takes number two, and Georgia comes in third. Louisiana is helped in part by some salty...
Step Up Louisiana Announces Once-in-a-Generation Investment in Grassroots Organizing
NEW ORLEANS — Step Up Louisiana announced a “once in a generation” investment in grassroots organizing in the Deep South. The Fall for Liberation is an organizing drive that will train 50 Southeast Louisiana residents on community, labor and electoral organizing. With plans to knock on more than 100,000 doors and have thousands of conversations with workers and voters in our communities, the project has the potential to reshape upcoming elections in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
Monroe man, 2 juveniles arrested on burglary charges
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD)– On August 22, 2024, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol responded to a residential burglary off Okaloosa Road in West Monroe, La. According to officials, several firearms along with other valuables were stolen. OPSO Investigators identified the suspects, one being 20-year-old Ethan Beasley, and two juvenile suspects. According to officials, the stolen […]
Benton High School awarded 5k for football team
BENTON, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Benton High School football team to receive award of $5,000 from T-Mobile. According to a media release, Benton High School is one of 50 high schools across the country to receive $5,000 as part of T-Mobile’s recently launched “T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights”! The $5,000 award will help to support Benton’s football program.
Body of popular Shreveport-Bossier DJ found in Red River, family & friends say
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - The body of a popular Shreveport area DJ was found in the Red River Thursday (Aug. 22), family and friends tell KSLA. Police in Bossier confirm the body of a Black male was found near the Louisiana Boardwalk. Family and friends say the body is...
Glenwood nurse receives DAISY Award after nomination by patient’s daughter
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A nurse at Glenwood Regional Medical Center was recognized with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses for exceptional skill, care and compassion offered to patients. James “Jim” Smith, RN, works in GRMC’s Cardiovascular Telemetry unit. The daughter of one of Smith’s patients nominated him...
Mayor Friday Ellis Appoints Pastor Ike Byrd, III as New Director of Community Affairs
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe announced the appointment of Pastor Ike Byrd, III as the new Director of Community Affairs. According to officials, Pastor Byrd, who has decades of experience in leadership and community service, is exceptionally qualified for this vital role. Pastor Byrd has over 40 years of […]
Regions Center's past due utility bill paid
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Regions Center's overdue utility bill has been paid. Tenants of the downtown towers said an unknown "entity" -- not the buildings' owner -- paid the SWEPCO bill late Friday afternoon. Wednesday, SWEPCO posted signs on the doors of the Regions Center, notifying tenants that because of...
Texas leads 16 states in lawsuit targeting Biden immigration program
Sixteen Republican attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Friday over a program that grants an easier path to citizenship to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. Why it matters: Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the lawsuit alleges the program, which grants permanent residency, is unconstitutional and "rewards illegal immigration."
Boil water notice issued for Natchez State Park
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A boil water notice was issued for Natchez State Park in Adams County. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the notice affects all connections in the Natchez State Park-B. Officials said the notice was the result of repair work performed on the water system following a booster […]
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