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US appeals court temporarily stays order for Louisiana to better protect Angola farm workers from heat
A federal appeals court has temporarily stayed an order that would have required the state to make a plan better protecting inmates sentenced to farm work at Louisiana State Penitentiary from extreme heat.
Landry ally makes push for Louisiana constitutional convention as fall election deadline nears
The push for a constitutional convention before the fall election is not over yet. A Republican megadonor and Gov. Jeff Landry ally is making a pitch to lawmakers on a framework for constitutional changes.
OMV Audit: Field office staff failed to process vision screenings in Cenla
According to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, a recent internal audit revealed that field office staff failed to process vision screenings to about 2,600 residents applying for driver’s licenses in the Alexandria area.
Nine states approved bills related to noncitizen voting, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures this November
Nine states, including seven with Republican trifectas, have enacted legislation this year related to the eligibility of noncitizens to vote. In total, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures related to noncitizen voting at the November general election. In Louisiana, SB 436 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration...
What's Developing: Nunu's Markets' Expanding in Maurice, TK's New Fast Casual Asian Fusion Restaurant, Rogue Hatchets in Youngsville
Ben Powers with Developing Lafayette stopped by to share the details on a handful of new businesses popping up in the area. Nunu's Markets' is expanding into a much bigger facility. TK's Asian Kitchen is about to break ground near Top Golf. And, a new axe throwing place, Rogue Hatches is set to open soon in Youngsville.
Belle's Tower memory care facility receives new roof from Lafayette Roofing
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Belle's Tower, the region's first memory care facility in downtown Lafayette, is receiving a new roof. Lafayette Roofing replaced the entire roof of the 2,500-square-foot facility on Monday, July 15.
Tini Tuesday Tour: The CHIMES
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Tini Tuesday Tour has kicked off. You can vote for your favorite restaurant’s martini masterpiece to help crown “Lafayette’s BEST Martini 2024.” Follow along each week on the Tini Tuesday Tour from June 25 to August 13 and cast your votes for Lafayette’s Best Martini.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for $140 million dollar high school construction projects announced
ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish School Board announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three high school construction projects. The events are scheduled for East Ascension High School, Prairieville High School, and Donaldsonville High School on July 12, July 18, and August 6, 2024. The construction projects...
Houma man arrested for drug and weapon charges following traffic stop in Bourg
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Houma man, in connection with a traffic stop investigation. Shawn David Jennies, 37, was arrested for traffic related offenses, along with multiple charges of drug possession, in connection with the incident. On July 14th, shortly after 10:30pm, members of the...
A Louisiana man called police and said he was robbed. They ended up arresting him instead.
A man who called 911 to complain that he had been robbed at gunpoint at an Assumption Parish home ended up being arrested after investigators learned that, instead, he had swung a knife at several people there, who had to subdue him, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies were...
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
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...
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
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