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Researcher discusses challenges and prevalence of domestic violence across Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The YWCA opened its first housing community for survivors of domestic violence. While this is a step in the right direction, the need for permanent and temporary shelter persists across the state. YWCA Board chair Kathy Victorian says affordable housing is key when discussing permanent solutions for survivors of domestic violence.
Mission to Free Louisiana – Make State an Independent Country
If you spend a little time around Basile or Elton or even Boutte or Bunkie you'll realize that Louisiana is "different". It's a good kind of different if you ask most folks. We love our way of life along the bayou and we hate it when "national" politicians attempt to mess up our good thing by introducing policies that we care nothing about.
SWEPCO Responds to Louisiana Public Service Commissioner’s Claims
Recently, much of Northwest Louisiana was directly impacted by severe storms and tornadoes. Businesses and homes were damaged. Those storms knocked out power for roughly 40,000 residents. To be frank, the impact was devastating for many in our area. Because of that, Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell announced that he...
St. Martinville's vision for the future focuses on annexation, blighted properties, drainage, & water system
Work is underway in St. Martinville to improve the quality of life in the city and officials are now teaming up with the University of Louisiana to make their vision possible. St. Martinville is taking steps in the right direction with Mayor Jason Willis creating a plan that will have an everlasting impact on the city.
Judson, new lawyer in town as well as city attorney
Mark Judson is DeQuincy’s newest attorney. He has opened Judson Law Firm on 212 East Fourth St. in Adrian “Doug” Cox’ former office. He is also the new City Attorney. Here is an interview with Judson, in his own words:. I’m a redneck from West Point,...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The East Ascension Spartans
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The East Ascension Spartans have a new head coach this season and are eager to bounce back from last year’s disappointing 3-7 campaign. Brock Matherne takes over for the departed Darnell Lee who had a very successful run at the school before last season’s struggles. Matherne spent the previous three seasons leading the St. Louis Catholic program and is now very excited and eager for this opportunity in Gonzales.
Former Louisiana pitcher Sam Landry transfers to Oklahoma
Former Louisiana pitcher Sam Landry has transferred to Oklahoma, she announced on Saturday. Landry went 24-10 with a 2.08 earned run average across 46 appearances for the Ragin Cajuns in 2024. Landry struck out 165 batters in 194 innings and walked 65 batters. Landry made the All-Sun Belt First Team in 2024 and was named to the Sun Belt Championship All-Tournament Team.
Louisiana Waffle House Locations Make Major Change and Many Customers Aren’t Happy About It
There is a sign from a local Waffle House that has been making its way around social media today and it's left many fans of the 24-hour restaurant scratching their heads. The sign basically says that on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, from 11:30 pm to 6:00 am, you won't be able to dine in at Waffle House restaurants, and you'll only be able to pick up to-go orders.
Abandoned Opelousas building in need of bidder before demolition
Abandoned properties owned by the city of Opelousas, including the building on the corner of Main and Grolee Streets were initially given 90 days to find a bidder to bring the building back to life or be demolished.
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