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Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Lake Charles, Louisiana Now Has A Date For The Capital One Tower Implosion
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: The date for the implosion of the former Capital One Tower is Lake Charles has been set. We have all the details. The Hertz Investment Group (HIG), the owner of the 41-year-old building, had estimated the renovation would cost over $150 million. The tower was built in 1981 and is 22 stories tall.
Massive Record Breaking Alligator Garfish Caught In Louisiana Lake
So we all have those friends who go fishing and tell us tales of the big fish they caught. The problem is, that most of them don't have any proof. You hear tales of how they have a massive 10-pound bass on the one but it broke off or They limited out only to come home with two small fish.
Rudy Giuliani Takes Hard Fall at Republican National Convention
The former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani, took a hard fall while walking down the aisle at the Republican National Convention. Giuliani can be seen stumbling as he approaches the chairs and that is when he goes down. The former mayor and attorney for Donald J. Trump was helped...
Revealed – This is Louisiana’s Favorite Swear Word
A recent survey has discovered that residents of Louisiana actually do have a favorite swear word and because the word we love to not say in front of our mothers is so versatile we've managed to use it as a noun, a verb, an adjective, and I am pretty sure a few other parts of speech. Heck, I am sure someone somewhere even has this as their nickname.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
Bridge Closed on Major Road in Youngsville, Louisiana for the Next Week
The bridge located on Savoy Road at Railroad Road in Youngsville, Louisiana will be closed for maintenance for the next several days. According to Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter, the bridge will shut down starting Wednesday, July 17, and will take about a week to complete. The goal is to get...
Louisiana Police Officer Charged With DWI After Crash That Left Child Hurt
The Baton Rouge Police Department has confirmed that an officer was charged with a DWI after a crash in West Feliciana Parish on Sunday left a child injured. Louisiana State Police responded to the crash on U.S. 61, north of La. Highway 10 in the evening on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
16 Louisiana Beaches Have Active Advisories – See The Map
In recent weeks Louisiana's coastal waters have been a bit on the tumultuous side. The passing of Hurricane Beryl just to the west of the state certainly kicked up the surf. This led to numerous coastal advisories for flooding, rip currents, and rough seas in general. And while the waters in the Gulf of Mexico may have calmed considerably since Beryl's passing there are still some dangers that bathers at Louisiana's most popular beaches should be aware of.
Louisiana Fans of Lululemon Made Aware of Concerning ‘Issue’
Fans of the style of clothing known as "athleisure" in Louisiana are quite familiar with the clothing line Lululemon. There are several places to purchase the brand's attire at stores in Louisiana. You can also find a large selection of their clothing online too. Fans of the brand like to...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Anger Over Texas Power Outages After Beryl Has Repair Crews Facing Threats
Drawn guns. Thrown rocks. Threatening messages. Houston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city. The threats and confrontations have prompted police escorts, charges in at least two cases, and...
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Vehicle Hits Light Pole at Busy Intersection in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Crime Stoppers posted a video on social media that shows a black SUV hitting a light pole in Lafayette, and then driving away from the scene. The incident was caught on camera from the intersection of Moss and Willow St. You can see bystanders from a nearby business rush...
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Singer Ingrid Andress Says She Was Drunk During ‘Worst Ever’ MLB Anthem Performance
After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.”
Daniel Callihan Denies Murder and Kidnapping, Faces Potential Death Penalty
Alleged killer and kidnapper Daniel Callihan previously confessed to being the one responsible for the Murder of Callie Brunett and the kidnapping of her two daughters, one of which was found deceased in a wooded area in Jackson, Mississippi. He blamed the side effects of his antidepressant medication for his crimes, "I’m on Lexapro. Sober. No drugs in my system. I did it".
New Fried Chicken Joint + Asian Restaurant Among New Additions Coming to Lafayette Area
It seems that every time you turn around some new restaurant is popping up in the Lafayette, Louisiana area. And that beat rolls on. First, it appears that Scott is getting a new fried chicken joint. The owners of the Texas-based regional chain Golden Chick just bought some land in the Destination Pointe development in front of Super 1 Foods.
5 Things to Know Before You Go: Superior Grill Now Open in Lafayette
Today, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, marks the official opening of Superior Grill in Lafayette. After having the privilege to preview the restaurant during its training phase late last week, I can confidently say it was worth the wait. There are many incredible details that are better for you to experience...
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