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Louisiana Stomach ‘Bug’ Might Be Something More Sinister
It's summertime and all over Louisiana from Monroe and Ruston in the north to Lake Charles and Lafayette in the south emergency departments at hospitals and walk-in clinics too are full of people all complaining about a similar symptom. This scenario has many health officials concerned because the spike in "stomach bugs" appears to be related to a more serious medical malady.
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
Louisiana Women Warned – That ‘Wrong Number’ Text Isn’t a Mistake
It doesn't matter whether you're sitting on a bench at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, waiting for live music at an outdoor show in Lafayette, or walking into one of the many casinos in Lake Charles or Shreveport, you're going to see people staring at their telephones. Unfortunately, a lot of Louisiana women in particular could be staring at a potentially dangerous situation that their own kindness could enhance.
Louisiana Department of Health confirms four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health has confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in the Northeast Louisiana community of Winnsboro. These cases were reported between July 5-24. ...
Newton County Constables Office attends active shooter ALERRT training at Deweyville High School
DEWEYVILLE, Texas — Newton County Precinct 4 Constables Office is attending a two day exercise in order to stay prepared for the unthinkable. On Saturday and Sunday morning Newton County Precinct 4 Constables Office will be packed into the hallways of Deweyville High School as a part of Active Shooter ALERRT training.
APD arrest man for weapons violations
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Alexandria Police Department stated that an Alexandria man was arrested on Friday, July 26, for firearms violations. According to authorities, Victor Dauphiney, 28, was arrested in the 3400 block of Masonic Drive for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and for possessing a machine gun.
Salary supplements on the way for Allen School Board employees
The Allen Parish School Board will use nearly $1.8 million in local sales tax and general fund revenues to issue salary supplements to its 650 employees in September. School board members unanimously approved separate resolutions during a special meeting Thursday providing for paying salary supplements for employees from its sales tax enhancement fund and general […]
DeRidder council calls meeting to investigate potential misconduct by mayor
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - A special meeting of the DeRidder City Council has been called for Tuesday, July 30, to consider an investigation into allegations of misconduct by Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton. The agenda comes the same day 7News learned Clanton named DeRidder Fire Chief Ken Harlow as Mayor Pro...
Natchitoches Police arrest individual for theft from Walgreens
Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Keyser Avenue (Walgreens) on July 11 around 12:22 pm in reference to a theft. Upon officers arrival they were told that the suspect entered the store and removed several items. On July 26 around 12:15 p.m. the suspect returned to...
NPSO: 3 suspects in custody in connection with disappearance of Steven Burkett
The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that three people are now in custody in connection with a two-year investigation into the disappearance of Steven W. Burkett of Marthaville.
Alexandria rabbi enjoys her new role at temple where her family has strong legacy
Rabbi Judy Caplan Ginsburgh is enjoying her role as the new spiritual leader of Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim in Alexandria. And she hopes she can be the rabbi here for a long, long time. This Jewish temple is one of the oldest in Louisiana. Her family has a long legacy here. A legacy that...
Voice of the People - Councilwoman Cynthia Perry
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - KALB would like to welcome you to a new series designed to provide full-length interviews and a place for the public to speak their minds and hear from local leaders. We call it, Voice of the People. On our first episode, Alexandria District 3 City Councilwoman...
At NSU Career Center, Carrier aims to connect students with employers
Tiffany Carrier is bringing expertise in marketing, public relations and networking to help students at Northwestern State University find jobs. Carrier is the new Job Location and Development Officer in the university’s Career Center, where students can utilize resources and coaching to help find part-time student jobs as well as prepare for future professional careers.
Spill in South Louisiana bayou. Here's what we know.
Editor's note: This story has been updated for clarity. An spill has been found in Bayou Lafourche near Raceland. According to Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water Executive Director Dustin Rabalais, around 9 a.m. the district was alerted to a spill within the bayou around LA 90. Speaking on the phone, en route to the spill,...
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