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Discount Furniture Chain Nearing Bankruptcy, Fate Of 85 Texas Stores Unknown
Conn’s Inc., a discount furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy, casting uncertainty over the future of its 85 stores in Texas. The Texas-based chain, which has been struggling with declining sales and integration issues following the acquisition of W.S. Badcock, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
Discount Furniture Chain Nearing Bankruptcy, Fate Of 12 Louisiana Stores Unknown
Conn’s Inc., a discount furniture and appliance retailer, is reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy, casting uncertainty over the future of its 12 stores in Louisiana. The Texas-based chain, which has been struggling with declining sales and integration issues following the acquisition of W.S. Badcock, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Bloomberg.
Favorite Louisiana Whiskey Now Comes in The Form of Seasoning
Whiskey lovers in Louisiana will love this bit of news, a popular flavor or brand of whiskey now comes in the form of seasoning. Yes, you read that correctly, a whiskey brand is now being sprinkled over food and vegetables, and we now ask, who is ready to try this?
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Lafayette Authorities Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Old Navy Theft Suspects
Local authorities are asking the community for help identifying four suspects involved in a theft at Old Navy, located at 111 Meadow Farm Drive. The incident is the latest instance of Lafayette law enforcement looking to curb retail theft in the area. The four suspects, captured in security footage, were...
Viral ‘Boudin’ Recipe Should Have All of South Louisiana Outraged
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Boudin is almost sacred around these parts, and usually any attempts to deviate from the forms we all know and love tend to be met with skepticism at best. Boudin is a type of sausage unique to South Louisiana, made from a mixture of pork,...
Key Takeaways from Biden’s News Conference: The Good, The Bad, and Flubbed Names
Joe Biden faced a test Thursday that he had avoided so far this year — a solo news conference with questions from the White House press corps. The news conference was meant to reassure a disheartened group of Democratic lawmakers, allies and persuadable voters in this year’s election that Biden still has the strength and stamina to be president. Biden has tried to defend his feeble and tongue-tied performance in the June 27 debate against Republican Donald Trump as an outlier rather than evidence that at 81 he lacks the vigor and commanding presence that the public expects from the commander in chief.
New Louisiana Law To Regulate Electronic Ankle Monitors
It's been a long time coming, but ankle monitor providers will be governed by standards under Louisiana law for the first time. House Bill 556 will mandate oversight of electric monitoring providers and require them to follow Department of Public Safety & Corrections regulations. Interestingly, no standard governing ankle monitor...
Hackers Downloaded Call and Text Records of ‘Nearly All’ of AT&T Customers in Louisiana, Beyond
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally. The breach, most of which took place over five months in 2022, hit...
BEWARE: DEADLY Virus Has Invaded Texas And Is Spreading Rapidly
Texas is way too familiar with mosquito season each year. As Texans we are all aware by April, these vicious mosquitoes will make their way into the great state and be an annoying pet for at least the next six months. THE STATE OF TEXAS IS UNDER A DEADLY ATTACK!
New $3.5 Million Manufacturing Facility Coming To The Port Of Lake Charles
Process Service Specialists (PSS), a specialty industrial mechanical contractor headquartered in Gonzales, is moving into Southwest Louisiana. This expansion is a 3.5 million dollar manufacturing facility located at the Port of Lake Charles. The project is expected to create 160 direct new jobs at an average salary of $100,000 per year! They are hiring now!
Louisiana Named Most Affordable State in U.S. to Buy a Home, According to New Study
Everything may seem like it's overpriced and out of our collective budgets these days, but here's a bit of good news if you are looking to buy a home in Louisiana. According to research carried out by the experts at Pro Tool Reviews, Louisiana is the most affordable state in the United States to buy a house.
Louisiana’s Culinary Gems: Specialty Meats Revealed
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - If you were born and raised in Louisiana or have lived here a long time, you no doubt have been to a store that sells "specialty meats". Specialty meats are pretty much any meat that has been seasoned, stuffed, or prepared in a way that changes it from its original form.
Shreveport Woman Guilty of Killing Baby
SHREVEPORT, LA - A Shreveport woman accused of shaking a baby to death is headed to prison for life after she was found guilty. The trial of 42-year-old Tatianna Jenell Burns was scheduled in Caddo District Court this week. It was set to go before a jury, but Burns asked for a bench trial, meaning the judge would be the one to hear the case and determine the outcome.
Texas & Louisiana Top States for Known Serial Killers
One of America's biggest and most morbid obsessions is with True Crime and specifically serial killers. Doesn't matter if you hit the movie theater, pop on Netflix, turn on Fox News or go to the book store, there's ALWAYS some kind of new content about serial killers. Sometimes its a documentary. Sometimes it's a TV show. Sometimes it's a retrospective. But there's always some kind of content because people are compelled by the stories. They're like real life horror movies.
Shreveport Man Found Guilty of Church Burglary
A man who broke into a Keithville church late last year and stole numerous items pleaded guilty to the crime Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Caddo District Court. The pleading occurred just after a six-person jury had been seated and the first witness was sworn in. Joshua Matthew Boyett, 31,...
USPS Making Big Service Changes For Mail In Texas
Soon the only mail you will get at home might be junk. Large companies that send that junk mail to your house could be the only ones that can afford to send you things. Though writing and sending a letter in the mail might seem quaint or a thing of the past, the price is becoming quite modern. Many Texans still use the United States Post Office to pay bills and send other official documents.
Overturned 18-Wheeler Closes Exit Ramp Off I-10 in Louisiana
An overturned 18-wheeler in Duson, Louisiana closed an exit ramp off of I-10. DOTD reports that on Friday morning, July 12, 2024, the westbound exit ramp was closed after an 18-wheeler flipped over. Injuries were reported in the crash and we will continue to follow this developing story. Motorists are...
Weather Service Offers First Glance at Louisiana Fall Outlook
If you were in Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or basically anywhere in Louisiana along or close to Interstate 10 at this time last year you probably recall a couple of things. One, it was really darn hot. And two, it had not rained in quite a while. Such was the beginning a little over a year ago of one of the most damaging weather events in Louisiana's history.
Iconic Gulf Shores Eatery Closing – Louisiana Fave for 67 Years
Is it even possible for someone in Louisiana to have a favorite restaurant in another state? Yeah, it's possible when the restaurant is in Gulf Shores, Alabama a frequent vacation spot for folks who live in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Alexandria, and other Louisiana cities. And when you consider the...
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