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Grosse Tete Pedestrian Ferry to shut down temporarily for maintenance
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Grosse Tete Pederstrian Ferry in Iberville Parish will shut down temporarily on Tuesday, July 16. The Iberville Parish Goverment announced the ferry will be closed from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for maintenance. Regular operating hours will resume immediately after, according to officials. If...
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."
Epic Deal With Walmart Might Bring This Pizza To Missouri
Last Thursday, Mr. Gatti's Pizza announced a partnership with Walmart to bring Mr. Gatti's Pizza to 92 Walmart stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Kentucky. Twelve locations will open in Walmart Stores this year in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, according to a press release from Mr. Gatti's. So, could Missouri see Mr. Gatti's at Walmart?
Louisiana State Police want your vote in the Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Voting has begun for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. This year, Louisiana’s submission features a state police cruiser at the LARC Acadian Village in Lafayette. Sgt. Ross Brennan with LSP says the village was chosen because, “it has a really, really nice facility. It has rustic Cajun homes, lazy bayous, tall oak trees and just… has a good background compared to our modern, updated, new state police patrol units.”
Weather Pattern Turning Active by Week's End
Strong thunderstorms once again fired up over Lafayette this afternoon, but quieter conditions have prevailed this evening. An isolated shower will be possible closer to the coast later tonight, then rain chances are going to be more widespread later in the day and remain high for the next several days.
Another Louisiana pastor jailed on a theft charge
Another southwest Louisiana pastor has been jailed on a theft charge. This time it happened in Calcasieu Parish. KPLC 7 News is reporting that Derek D. Bellard, of Stay the Course of Louisiana Full Gospel Ministries in Lake Charles, took on a job last year to make repairs at a woman’s home. However, the woman filed a complaint in March stating that she paid Bellard over $100,000.00 for labor and materials. The woman contended that Bellard started the job, but never finished it and never reimbursed her.
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...
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
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