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Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Win on Wednesday
The last three big wins the Powerball game has generated in Louisiana happened in Houma, Bossier City, and in Youngsville. In fact, it's been over a month since Lady Luck has paid a visit to a lucky lottery player in Louisiana. But as of Wednesday night, there has been a change in this story. The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed a Louisiana-sold ticket is a big winner in last night's Powerball drawing.
A Must Watch: Shreveport Woman’s Story in Theaters Now
SHREVEPORT, LA – July 4th is usually a weekend for lots of blockbuster movies. Wed didn't have one of those biggies this past weekend. You have A Quiet Place, a thriller/horror movie. You have a couple of great movies for youngsters in Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2. The new movie Horizon starring Kevin Costner is also attracting the folks who like westerns. But I wanted to see something a little more edgy.
Woman Spooked After Receiving Anonymous Message Warning Her About the New Guy She’s Dating
A woman was creeped out after she received an anonymous message warning her about the new man she's dating. "I've been seeing this guy from work for a few weeks now and most of the time we end our dates with s-x," she wrote on Reddit. The woman became even...
Lane Of Major Bossier Highway Closed For Next 60 Days
And just like that, traffic in Bossier City got a brand new wrinkle that will take the next couple of months to iron out. In an announcement late Wednesday evening, July 10, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development issued notice to all motorists that effective immediately the northbound inside (left) lane of US 71 (Barksdale Blvd.) will be closed from Riverbend Drive to Golden Meadows Drive in Bossier City.
Yes Louisiana, the Next Name on the Hurricane List is Chris
While the state of Louisiana is still cleaning up from the path of Hurricane/Tropical Storm/Tropical Depression Beryl, some are already looking ahead to the next storm. Which is already on the verge of becoming a meme. The National Hurricane Center has been developing names for Atlantic storms since 1953. Every...
Here Are The Stores Dropping Halloween Decorations In July
Now that the Fourth of July has passed, people can now start focusing on the next mega American holiday: Halloween. Several stores across the country have already started putting this year's spooky season collections on store shelves. Every year, it looks like decorations for holidays keep getting put out earlier...
20 Creepy Crawlies That Might be Ruining Your Summer in Texas
Although we are well into the summer here in Texas, I am still coming across new creepy crawlies trying to make their way into my home every day. I usually spot plenty of critters trying to make their way inside during the rainy spring months. The mix of moisture and hotter days tends to lure them indoors. However, there have been plenty of bugs still trying to enjoy the AC during these summer months.
Two Major Grocers Announce Which 30 Louisiana and Texas Stores Will Be Sold Off in Merger Deal
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A major grocery chain merger that has been causing waves in the retail world is one step closer to reality as the two chains involved announce which stores will be sold off as part of the deal. Kroger and Albertsons, which have been working on...
Where to Find the Best Pizza in Louisiana
Although Louisiana is known worldwide for our Cajun and Creole cuisine, we're no slouch in the pizza department. All across Louisiana you'll find some amazing pizza joints, and the folks over at pelicanstateofmind.com have put together a list of what they think are the best pizza restaurants in the state.
Another Exclusive Sneak Peek Inside of the New Superior Grill in Lafayette
As Acadiana waits for the brand-new Lafayette location of Superior Grill to open, we've been able to get another exclusive sneak peek inside showing you even more of what's inside and what's in store. Lafayette Superior Grill. Superior Grill's sign reads "Fabulous Mexican Dining" because they mean it. The new...
Meet the Texas Artist Who Is Turning Local Icons Into Unique Lotería Cards
If you’re from El Paso, Texas then you may be familiar with the traditional Mexican board game that most of us played with beans, Lotería!. The game is similar to bingo, and is played on a deck of cards instead of numbered ping pong balls. Every image has a name and an assigned number. Well, one local artist is putting a local spin on his version of Lotería.
Is Texas One Of The Unluckiest States In The Nation?
Sometimes in the state of Texas, we all feel pretty lucky. How do we feel lucky you ask? Well, we could get the last item at the store we desperately need, or perhaps we get that perfect parking spot right next to store. There's plenty of examples to mention. There's...
Man Hilariously Runs for His Life From 45 Escaped Cows: WATCH
You're walking through a suburb area of homes and come across a young man sprinting around a corner. You would think that he's running for something, that something was animals that nobody was expecting... a herd of escaped cows!. The incident took place in the Ripon area of Yorkshire, England...
California Woman’s Experience at Texas Waterpark Goes Viral
A California woman living in Texas recently went viral after posting a video of a day at a waterpark, and while you may think it's a negative experience, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised- as well as proud to be Texan!. The woman, who goes by Psychollly on TikTok started...
Russell Brand Details ‘Difficult’ Journey With Faith After Converting to Christianity (VIDEO)
Russell Brand took to social media opening up about the lesson he's learned since converting to Christianity. "I’ve been a Christian for 3 months, and this is what I’m feeling," the 49-year-old captioned a video on Instagram Tuesday (July 9). Brand reflecting on how it felt to be...
Texas’s Smallest Town is So Tiny, Not Even Enough for a Basketball Team
Texas is the second-largest state in the U.S. by square mileage (we're coming for you, Alaska!), and we've got the second-biggest population. Three of the ten largest cities (Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and San Antonio, TX) in the U.S., are right here in The Lone Star State. It's always "everything...
Where Does the Phrase ‘Bob’s Your Uncle’ Come From and Who is Bob?
I heard the phrase "...and Bob's Your Uncle" a couple times in the last couple of weeks in a couple of movies or television shows. I had no idea what it meant and it wasn't the first time I heard it I just never really thought about researching the phrase until now. I feel like I'm hearing it more and more.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Two Major Changes Coming to Target Stores Immediately
Who doesn't love a nice shopping spree at Target. Well, unless you spend way more than you want to and have shoppers remorse after the fact. Hey we've all been there so no judgement on my part. Shopping at any big box store can get a bit harried when they're...
Everything is Bigger in Texas – Including the All-Star Festivities
It's an exciting time for baseball fans as a whole, but specifically for Texas Rangers fans. Last year, the team won the World Series for the first time in franchise history. This year, Globe Life Field in Arlington is hosting the 2024 All-Star game and Home Run Derby. The last time the All-Star game came to Texas was way back in 1995. This time around, the event is expected to be bigger and better than ever before.
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