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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."
Nine states approved bills related to noncitizen voting, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures this November
Nine states, including seven with Republican trifectas, have enacted legislation this year related to the eligibility of noncitizens to vote. In total, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures related to noncitizen voting at the November general election. In Louisiana, SB 436 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration...
Paul Skenes puts away Aaron Judge in 1-inning, shutout MLB All-Star Game outing
Former LSU pitcher and No. 1 overall draft pick Paul Skenes made history on Tuesday night, becoming just the fifth rookie pitcher in history to start the MLB All-Star Game and the first since 1995. Getting the nod for the National League, the budding superstar for the Pittsburgh Pirates saw...
New Trader Joe's proposed Uptown would demolish building in historic zone. Will city approve it?
In a decision that will shape the fate of a new Trader Joe's location in New Orleans, the City Council will soon decide whether to demolish a school building on a block marked for its historical significance. The Historic District Landmarks Commission voted on June 5 to bar developers from...
LSU makes the cut for top-50 2026 DL JaReylan McCoy
LSU already has a very strong defensive line class in 2025, and its looking to carry that momentum into the next cycle. On Monday, four-star Tupelo, Mississippi, defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy trimmed his list to 12 teams, and the Tigers made the cut. Joining them in the top 12 for the top 50 national prospect was Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State and Tennessee.
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.”
St. Jude Horseshoe Tournament Fundraiser
St. Jude’s Summer Horseshoe Tournament Fundraiser. First place, Tim Gilmore (tournament champion), Bayou Vista, 6 wins-1 loss, 60.8 ringer percentage; second place, Julius Lovell, Bayou L’Ourse, 5-2, 37.1; and Third place, Clyde Landry, Pierre Part, 5-2, 42.1. Class B. First, Travis Bourdier, Patterson, 4-1, 34.0; second, Mack Thibodeaux,...
Fat Boy Phillies brings soul food to Southland Mall with new restaurant location
A Houma-based food truck has branched out with a second location inside Southland Mall. Fat Boy Phillies opened a restaurant inside the mall Friday, July 12. The restaurant is where Chick-Fil-A used to be, next to Pocket Change. It was opened by K.J. Townsend, a Houma chef. More than 40 people were waiting Friday to place their first orders.
The Switch Is On: ‘News 15 at Ten’ rises to the top in May sweeps
LAFAYETTE, La. — July is known for fireworks and this year it’s ushering in an explosive change within the Acadiana television news landscape. The results of the Nielsen May sweeps ratings data were just recently revealed for the Lafayette television market - and it reflects a dramatic shift in viewers for late local news.
Mandeville Middle School renamed in honor of Gayle Sloan
Mandeville Middle School was Gayle Sloan’s baby — that’s what speaker after speaker recalled on July 11 as former colleagues, students, parents and family members gathered in the school’s cafetorium to remember and honor the former St. Tammany school system superintendent, who died in 2023. Now...
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