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Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi
AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi. Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.
Here are 4 new songs from Louisiana artists to listen to this month
Louisiana-connected artists continue to crank out new tunes. Here's a look at four singles — two country and one each in the soul and pop-rock genres — released so far this summer. Timothy Wayne. “God Made A Country Boy”. An aspiring country singer and LSU student majoring in...
Young Louisiana Innovator Develops Revolutionary Method to Purify Water from Microplastics Using Okra Juice
Ruston, LA – Vennela Malireddy, a promising sophomore from Caddo Magnet High School, has made significant strides in environmental science by developing an innovative method to remove microplastics from water using okra juice. This groundbreaking research was conducted at Louisiana Tech University’s Advanced Material Research Lab under the guidance of Associate Professor Dr. Shaurav Alam and doctoral engineering student Tulie Chakma.
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.
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association’s Washington visit. Pictured left to right: Keith & Karen Miller, Daniel & Lacy Bennett, Ken & Shannon Hale, Jared & Renee Hicks, Daniel & Kristy Lonsberry, Sally & Tyler Murchison. To report an issue or typo with this article – CLICK HERE...
Years before chemical leak, Honeywell was warned about corrosion risks, Louisiana regulators say
A Honeywell contract inspector warned the company's Geismar operation that some of its chlorine equipment was corroding and would need to be replaced within a year, nearly two and a half years before part of it burst and released dangerous chemicals in early 2023, state regulators allege. The January 2023...
See who’s qualifying for mayor, police chief, council member races in Pointe Coupee Parish
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Candidates for mayor, chief of police and council members for the Town of Livonia started qualifying for the Nov. 5 election on Wednesday. The qualifying period is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk...
Lafayette police seize drugs and guns during bust; 5 arrested
LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Police Department Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Lafayette Police Department SWAT Team, served a search warrant in the 300 block of Guilbeau Road on Tuesday, July 16. As a result, officers recovered over 12 pounds of high-grade Marijuana (DEA street value of $110,190),...
Lafayette Parish Council votes down mayor's emergency preparedness overhaul proposal
The Lafayette Parish Council on Tuesday voted down a proposal by Mayor-President Monique Boulet's administration to overhaul the region's emergency preparedness operations. "I'm disappointed," Boulet said after the council meeting. "This is something we need as a parish. We need to be ready. We are faced with uncertain disasters like we have never been before, and it's time for us to do something and to move."
2024 Preview: Class 5A District 3
2023 Record: 11-3 2023 Playoffs: State Runner up lost to Catholic HS of Baton Rouge 55-31 Key Players graduated: DE/DT Dominick McKinley(LSU), LB Amir Hill, LB Shamarius Harris,OG Mike Willis, OL Jackson Hammond, RB Ezekiel Hypolite, RB Cameron Menette. . Team Outlook: “ We have a chance to be good with...
LCG: Proposed pay increase for public workers in fiscal year 2024-25 budget
The Boulet Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 not only focuses to restructure LCG's financial approach, but items such as an increase in pay for public service workers is also included in the proposed budget.
SLCC receives $100K to provide scholarships for 20 students
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Some deserving New Iberia students will soon be receiving scholarships to SLCC, thanks to a major donation. The City of New Iberia presented the community college with a $100,000 check on Tuesday, July 16. It will fund the scholarship program, which launches in the spring...
Lafayette touts record sales tax collections
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Sales tax revenues can have a significant impact on Lafayette Consolidated Government's budget plans and Lafayette leaders are touting record tax collections for the parish. According to the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, sales tax revenue has reached $3.5 billion so far this year. It follows...
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