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Fort Worth-based pizza brand heats up with Walmart deal
Mr Gatti’s Pizza is delivering pizza to Walmart in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky. The partnership will begin in late 2024 with the opening of 12 new locations across North Texas and southern Oklahoma, kicking off a plan to establish a total of 92 Mr Gatti’s locations within Walmart stores across four states.
Multiple shot at party in Many, suspect wanted
SABINE PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Deputies are searching for a man who allegedly shot several people at a crowded party in Many Saturday. Officials said Julius Theodore Winfield IV is wanted in connection to the shooting off Newton Rd. just west of Many. According to authorities, close to 1,000 people were at a social event held off Newton Rd. yesterday when, for unknown reasons, Winfield fired into the crowd.
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Komen Acadiana, 303 Chance St., Lafayette, has a mission to save...
Meet the Army Corps’ new plan to dam the Pearl River. It’s the same as the old plan, critics say.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that its old “One Lake” plan, which proposed to dam the Pearl River in Mississippi to alleviate flooding in the Jackson area, isn’t cost effective. Meet the new plan, which the Corps calls “Alternative D.” It looks a lot...
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...
Louisiana Man Robbed at Gunpoint in His Own Home
A Carencro, Louisiana man says that he was robbed in his own home and now his guns and vehicle are missing. KLFY-TV 10 spoke to the victim, who wished to remain anonymous, and he told the news station that he heard a noise in his home on July 4th, and that is when he confronted the alleged robber.
Photos: 15th Season of Dancing For A Cause
The 15th Season of Dancing For A Cause took place at the REV Center at Lamar Dixon Expo Center on Saturday night July, 13 in Gonzales. Dancing for a Cause is a competition and fundraiser that features local stars and dance pro's that come together to support and benefit the ARC of East Ascension.
Ribbon cut on new East Ascension High School facilities
The ribbon has been cut on the recently completed upgrades to East Ascension High School, a momentous occasion for Gonzales and all of central Ascension Parish. EA’s main administrative building is brand new, replacing the historic structure in service since 1966. One of Ascension Parish’s core institutions, central to...
Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins speaks about effort to oust him from office
After 18 months in office, a petition is being circulated to recall Town of Iowa Mayor Neal Watkins. He ran against Joshua Macer and incumbent Paul “Hounddog” Hesse, faced Hesse in the runoff and won with 58 percent of the vote. Watkins said he hasn’t seen the petition. It is his understanding that is being […]
Kyle DeBarge develops into a well-rounded player
Kyle DeBarge has been an impact player at Louisiana-Lafayette for three years. After excelling in his first two seasons, DeBarge refined his swing and made significant strides, developing into a complete hitter as a junior this spring. DeBarge has excelled against top-tier pitching throughout his collegiate career. This spring, he...
Former UFC fighter looks to future as son competes in karate tournament in Lafayette
Aaron Phillips has been doing mixed martial arts since he was 7 years old. He holds a black belt in taekwondo and competed in the UFC. But his proudest moment may have been Saturday, watching his 8-year-old son, Hosea, compete in the 2024 USA Karate National Championships in Lafayette. It...
From Dutchtown to Missouri: Josh Lewis Finds Familiarity in His College Choice
Dutchtown’s Josh Lewis had other interests outside of football that produced some generalizations within his own family. “Some people thought I was a nerd,” Lewis says with a hearty laugh. “I did band and 4-H in middle school. My parents raised me to do good in school and had me in the books.”
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