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Attention Texas: If You Eat These Foods, You Will Get Bit By Mosquitoes
Texas is known for its hot and humid conditions. The one thing most people from the Lonestar state try to avoid is getting bit by Mosquitoes. Those bloodthirsty predators are always around whether you are on the water fishing, in the woods hunting, or just sitting on your back porch in the evenings cooking.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
A Unique Texas Buffet Now Recognized as The Best in State
Move over Ryan's. Adios Golden Corral. Well, no offense to either of the fine establishments, but Reader's Digest has selected a different Texas buffet as the best in The Lone Star State. I can't lie, I'd soured on buffets even before the pandemic. After becoming brutally ill after eating at...
Here’s When Louisiana Schools Can Expect to See Ten Commandments Posted in Classrooms
Louisiana won’t take official steps to implement a law requiring the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the state’s public school classrooms until at least November as a lawsuit makes its way through the courts, according to an agreement approved by a federal judge Friday. The suit...
Grandparent in Louisiana Finds Syringes in Sonic Food Bag
Police in Ville Platte, Louisiana are investigating how two syringes ended up in a Sonic bag, filled with food. KLFY News 10 reports that a grandparent found the two syringes in their grandchild's bag before handing it to them. Now, the grandparent, Michael Nelson, wants answers and for other parents...
Viral TikToker Roasted After Scolding Women for Not Wearing Heels to the Club
TikTok is always good for a viral laugh, and one user has sparked a hilarious debate over club footwear. @raechristine___, a 34-year-old who proudly declares her age (despite thinking she looks much younger???), took to the platform to question the decline of high heels in club culture. In her now-viral...
Bombshell Indictment Reveals Secret Romance Between New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and Former Bodyguard
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, former bodyguard to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. The indictment paints a damning picture of alleged corruption and deceit within the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Executive Protection Unit (EPU).
Louisiana Police Officer Struck By Vehicle During Foot Pursuit
A Denham Springs, Louisiana, Police Officer was chasing a suspect on foot when he was struck by a vehicle on Friday. According to the authorities, the officer was pursuing the suspect on foot in the eastbound lane when he was hit by a car by accident. According to WBRZ, the...
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
Image Caught in Louisiana on Google Maps Giving People the Creeps
Through the years, Google Maps has caught some pretty interesting, sometimes frightening images. There's one image on Google Maps caught in Maurice that seriously made me yell out loud when I first saw it. So there I was, on Google Maps looking at North Vermillion High School to get a...
Motorists Urged to Proceed With Caution When Exiting Off of I-10 in Louisiana
For those traveling I-10 East through Lafayette, Louisiana we have an important message for you. If you plan to take the Ambassador Caffery exit off of I-10 East you need to be aware of a road hazard. Crews are working on the interstate and there is a huge/deep dip on...
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Suggests Ten Commandments in Schools Could Have Prevented Trump Shooting
In an interview with Nexstar Media at the Republican National Convention on Thursday (7/18), Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry claimed that the Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms might have prevented the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred last Saturday (7/13) in Pennsylvania, involved Thomas Matthew Crooks, whose motive remains unclear.
Widespread Technology Outage Disrupts Flights, Banks, Media Outlets and Companies Around the World
An internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. Airlines in the United States, Europe, Australia and India were reporting...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Louisiana Cruise Guests – Don’t Do It One Risk You Shouldn’t Take
Cruise ship vacations are supposed to be a relaxing getaway from the normal day-to-day routine of life. And for Louisiana cruisers, it doesn't matter if you're sailing from New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, or one of the many cruise ports in Florida. For a lot of travelers, an ocean cruise is a great way to enjoy gourmet dining, relaxing sunshine, and seeing a variety of destinations while only unpacking once.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Air Travel Grounded – Louisiana Passengers Call Your Airline
There appears to be a major IT issue involving several of the airlines that serve airports in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge this morning. The issue is not just confined to Louisiana airports nor is it confined exclusively to the airline industry. Since many of you...
An Open Letter to Louisiana Waffle Houses – About This Weekend
I know you're surprised to be hearing from the likes of me, especially at this time of day. I know our time together is usually on the "dark side" of the clock. It's during the nighttime hours that you have always been a beacon of light, a beacon of hope, a beacon of bacon at two in the morning. I want you to know, that our time, especially at that time of day has been really important to me.
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
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