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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...
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...
Episode 205: James Martin Previews Louisiana’s First Wind Turbine
In April, a wind turbine and its components arrived in Louisiana after a transatlantic journey from Ireland. Gulf Wind Technology is preparing the onshore turbine for installation at the Port Fourchon Coastal Wetlands Park. Initial deployment and testing of the equipment is slated to begin late this year. GWT founder James Martin leads Biz New Orleans on an audio tour of the new gear at his company’s headquarters at Avondale Global Gateway.
Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
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."
Chicago Cubs select Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez in 2024 MLB Draft
THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls State University first baseman Edgar Alvarez was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 8th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball raft. Alvarez was a 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers' Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana First Team selection. Alvarez put together one of the most decorated seasons...
You Won’t Believe The Salary Needed To Survive As A Single Person In Louisiana!
Without a doubt, the economy is still in rough shape, and there is no indication that things will get any better very soon. The persistently high cost of groceries, a slowly expanding GDP, and inflation that is gradually rising are all contributing to Americans' anxiety. As a result of having fewer savings than before, more people are turning to credit card debt in order to pay for necessities.
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