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14-Year-Old Avery Daigle Breaks 3 Louisiana State Records at Age Group State Championship Meet
Avery Daigle broke one 13-14 record and two all-ages records for the Louisiana LSC at last weekend's Louisiana Age Group Championships in Baton Rouge. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2024 Louisiana Age Group State Championships. July 11-14, 2024. LSU Natatorium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Results...
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Brookshire Grocery Co. to Acquire Mac’s Market in Jena
TYLER, Texas, July 22, 2024 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Mac’s Market announced today that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire the Mac’s location in Jena, La. This location will become a Spring Market store following a short closing for conversion next month.
Four Shreveport lawmakers to answer questions, share takeaways from state legislative session
The recently completed Louisiana Legislative session was filled with twists, turns, and at least a couple of lawsuits that it appears the courts will need to decide. "It was session after session, and we might be going back for another one," Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport told The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate, "And we want to share some highlights about what we have been doing since January."
AHS South bids on Glenwood in Steward Health Care sale
Steward Health Care announced Sunday that it has received the highest or best offer for Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. If the bankruptcy court approves, Steward says AHS South LLC would be the new owner of Glenwood. Steward also announced that Pafford Health Systems put in a bid for Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Arkansas.
Vidalia man arrested for molestation of a juvenile
VIDALIA, La. — A 22-year-old Vidalia man has been arrested for molestation of a juvenile under 13, authorities said. According to a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office news release, CPSO began investigating an adult subject identified as Dameon D. Mayes of 127 Morris Road on Saturday, July 20 after alleged inappropriate sexual contact with a minor. […] The post Vidalia man arrested for molestation of a juvenile appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Ouachita Parish mother eager to find missing son
WEST MONROE, La. (KARD/KTVE)— Rhonda Talbot is desperate to find her son. Not knowing where he is, is a pain she’s never felt before, and says this is the hardest thing she’s ever had to go through. “This is the hardest thing, just the hardest thing. It just rips your heart out. It makes you […]
West Monroe mayor “very happy” about Glenwood’s pending sale
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell says she’s very happy that the sale of Glenwood Regional Medical Center is moving forward. Glenwood’s current owner, Steward Health Care, entered voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2024. Documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas show...
Monroe woman arrested after shooting and killing one person, police say
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A Monroe woman was arrested on July 20 after officers with the Monroe Police Department said she admitted to shooting someone earlier that day. Responding officers said they found Kialynshia Jordan at the scene on Barrington Drive making comments about shooting the victim. Jordan was arrested and brought to the Monroe Police Department.
Weekend at the Cross volunteers make a difference for low-income people in Alexandria
Doing small things can make a big difference in the community. That’s what 135 youths and 30 chaperones from the United Methodist Church learned during the four-day Weekend of the Cross, when they built handicap ramps and porches for low-income people at 10 homes in Alexandria, Pineville and Boyce. ...
Man wanted out of Louisiana arrested in Perham
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A man wanted out of Louisiana was arrested in Perham on several outstanding warrants. On July 23, at 1 p.m., The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office searched the area of 911 Jenny Avenue in Perham for a man wanted out of Louisiana.
Texas man arrested on Attempted Murder charges in Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Humble, Texas man in connection with a July 9th shooting in the 300 block of Patrick Drive in Schriever, La. Authorities arrested Keith David Joseph, 45, of Humble, Tx, who is facing charges of Attempted Second Degree Murder in connection with the incident.
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
Flood Watches Posted for Louisiana – More ‘Excessive Rain’ Likely
Forecasters with the National Weather Service have placed much of Louisiana at substantial risk for excessive rain and associated street flooding later today. A stagnant weather pattern has prevailed over Louisiana for a little more than a week now. During the past ten days, the Lafayette airport has reported measurable precipitation on eight of them. Today looks to be no different.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful offers litter kits available for checkout at area libraries
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) launched the Get Down & Clean Up program in collaboration with the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Public Library System, making litter clean-up supplies readily available at public libraries across the state in spring 2023. Today, the program has grown to 127 participating libraries in 41 parishes, and more than 1,000 […]
New Southland Industrial Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Louisiana
The company will invest $13.1 million in the Town of Washington. Project will retain 340 current positions in Louisiana. New facility is expected to start operations by Spring 2025. Southland Industrial Coatings announced it is investing $13.1 million to construct a new fireproofing facility in St. Landry Parish that will...
Showers, storms to continue in Southeast, but will hammer 2 main areas
Tropical moisture flowing into the southeastern United States will continue into this weekend, but some areas will be hit harder than others in terms of downpours and the risk of flash flooding. While sunshine and typical late-July heat will continue to interrupt a pattern strewn with showers and thunderstorms in...
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