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Sulphur resident celebrates birthday in a special way
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - One Sulphur resident is going above and beyond to help those furry ones that need immediate attention. Dana Frye is celebrating her 80th birthday in a helpful way. Frye is the founder and director of LaPaw Animal Rescue in Lake Charles. All she wishes for is...
Zion Williamson looks unrecognizable after barely-believable body transformation
Ever since he entered the league as the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, fans have hoped Zion Williamson will be in shape and deliver on his potential - and the 2024-25 season may be time
Rotary Club Clean Up Day Service
The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self”. With that in mind, on August 24, 2024, members of the Rotary Club of Youngsville (RCY) performed service hours by doing a Clean Up Day along East Milton Avenue (Highway 92) in Youngsville, Louisiana. RCY adopted Milton Avenue in...
He won championships at three other schools. Now he's Liberty's head track coach
After helping Scotlandville sweep Class 5A outdoor and Division I indoor track titles in 2023-24, Kevin Jackson is moving on and moving up with a District 4-5A rival. Jackson is the new boys/girls track coach at Liberty. A former Ruston and Louisiana Tech competitor, Jackson also was part of championship teams as an assistant at Ruston and New Living Word.
Dutchtown High School announces homecoming court
The 2024 Dutchtown High School homecoming court has been announced. This year's court includes Addison Heinz, Addison Roden, Adyson Hymel, Alayna Ellis, Alise Gros, Allie Cliburn, Cadie Kusy, Charlee Bourgeois, Claire Flanagan, Emma Glaser, Jordan Hurst, Katelyn Bucci, Kendall Shank, Marlie McLellan, Moriah Thompson and Nandi Montegut.
Final Saints 53-man roster projection: Several spots up for grabs in preseason finale
The New Orleans Saints have one more preseason game’s worth of information to gather before they have to trim the roster down from 90 to 53, but we’re going to get a headstart. See more on WWL and Audacy.
Popular Mid-City donut spot is closing and ice cream shop neighbor hunts for new home
A Mid-City donut and ice cream shop have announced their closures ahead of some changes to the building to make room for a new business. Blue Dot Donuts owner announced Wednesday on social media that the popular neighborhood spot would close before Labor Day weekend, leaving fans only a few days to get at least one more box of donuts.
Hertz-owned tower in Shreveport faces power shutoff due to nonpayment
In Lake Charles, work is underway to take down the Hertz Tower — formerly the Capital One Tower — by implosion on Sept. 7. In Shreveport, Hertz is having trouble with their electric bill. Shreveport’s largest office tower, the 25-story Regions Tower, as well as an adjacent 16-story building, had signs posted by electricity provider […]
On the Cover: "Rounding the Edge"
In Alexandra Kennon Shahin’s survey of New Orleans’s experimental theater scene, Monica Harris from The NOLA Project says, “You’re just kind of deciding your own fate. You’re the master of it, and you take the resources that are around you. One of the greatest resources in this city are people, and seeing what you can create together.” This sentiment resounds throughout this year’s Performing Arts issue, which celebrates the theatrical culture of our region and the grassroots, gritty, community-centered art it inspires.
Hazmat scene at Highway 1 near Morganza Spillway
MORGANZA - Fire officials are managing a Hazmat scene on Highway 1 near the Morganza Spillway, according to the Morganza Fire Department. Fire officials say there is no threat to the public and the situation is isolated to one specific area. Officials did not identify what substance leaked or how the Hazmat scene took place.
New fire station in the works for Iowa
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - It’s a bittersweet moment for Iowa firefighters as one of their stations was demolished earlier this week. The Iowa Volunteer Fire Department Thomson Ave. Station has seen its fair share of unfortunate situations. But, Fire Chief Charlotte Lantier says the station has also seen some good times too.
Residents say Tommasi landfill causing problems in the neighborhood
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Residents who live near Tommasi landfill didn’t have many complaints when the facility was mostly a dirt pit. But over the years it’s grown and it could get much taller. Some residents would like to see DEQ put a stop to it. DEQ tentatively...
Saints sign pair of familiar names at LB, DT ahead of preseason finale
The New Orleans Saints executed a pair of moves Friday morning ahead of their open practice at the Caesars Superdome, bringing back a pair of familiar South Louisiana names. See more on WWL and Audacy.
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