Krotz Springs
LATEST NEWS
Louisiana baseball pitcher LP Langevin selected by Kansas City Royals in 2024 MLB Draft
After one stellar season in Lafayette, Louisiana baseball's relief ace is going pro. Right-hander LP Langevin was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Langevin, a Quebec native, came to UL after two seasons at Wabash Valley College in Illinois. In his lone season with the Ragin' Cajuns, Langevin led the Sun Belt Conference with 106 strikeouts, while also allowing the fewest hits (40) and runs (27)...
Guilty pleas entered in 23rd Judicial District Court July 8-12
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following guilty pleas entered during the week of July 8-12, 2024:. 1. Christopher Watkins, Westwego, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Simple Burglary (8 counts) and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisianan Department of Corrections with credit for time served.
School Board raises teacher pay, but not its own
CENTERVILLE -- The St. Mary Parish School Board on Thursday enacted a new pay scale for staff members, incorporating a recently approved $1,500 annual raise for teachers. But board members won't be getting a raise after a proposed $200 monthly boost failed to get the required two-thirds vote. Also at...
Two people arrested on drug charges after traffic stop near Belle Rose
BELLE ROSE— An Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputy arrested two people for multiple drug charges after observing one of the suspects dump a container of drugs during a traffic stop in Belle Rose. The deputy stopped Jeremine K. Paul, 34, and Lajoya Tasheria Hearvey, 32, late Friday night on La....
Lake Boeuf community seeks voice in decisions about maintaining lake's health
Lafourche Parish Council and community members are seeking a commission to govern the upkeep of Lake Boeuf. Camp owners urged the Lafourche Parish Council to pass a resolution Wednesday, July 10, to seek Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrell’s opinion on whether they could establish the Lake Boeuf Game and Fish Commission and how it would interact with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Former Saints running back hosts sports camp for kids in hometown of Iota
IOTA, La. (KPLC) - McNeese alum and former Saints running back hosted a sports camp in his hometown of Iota to teach the next generation the skills they need to succeed. Jordan comes from humble beginnings in the town of Iota where he played high school football and went on to play at McNeese and eventually the NFL where he suited up for the New Orleans Saints from 1986 to 1992.
Local pastor accused of theft for refusing to complete construction project
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A local pastor is being accused of theft after refusing to finish a project for a client. Derek D. Bellard, of Stay the Course of Louisiana Full Gospel Ministries, was arrested July 8 and charged with theft over $25,000, according to the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office. He was released the following day on a $15,000 bond.
First look: Louisiana-inspired piano bar Bayou Keys to open in downtown Nashville
A new piano bar with Louisiana flair opens of Lower Broadway this week. TC Restaurant Group, the hospitality company behind a number of downtown country star bars, announced Monday that its newest concept Bayou Keys will open on Thursday. The bar neighbors "Heart Like A Truck" singer Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up,...
Former LSUE standout Kole Myers of Jennings drafted in 9th round by Dodgers
EUNICE, La. — Kole Myers became the latest former LSU Eunice standout to hear his name called in the MLB Draft as the outfielder was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Monday. Myers has spent the last two seasons...
West Feliciana: Three injured including toddler | Two drivers arrested for DWI
WEST FELICIANA — Two adults and a three-year-old child from Baton Rouge, were injured in a crash Sunday night on Highway 61. It was around 10:30 p.m. on July 14 with Louisiana State Police troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 61, just north of Hwy. 10 in West Feliciana Parish.
Louisiana Pearl River residents disapprove of new flood control lake plan
(The Center Square) — Despite the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting a scaled-down flood control lake near downtown Jackson, Mississippi, environmental groups and residents in Louisiana remain opposed to the project, saying it could result in environmental damage to coastal fisheries and wetlands. The federal agency said at...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.