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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...
Conrad Shipyard holds recognition ceremony for Navy YRBM
Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., held a first-in-class recognition ceremony in July at Conrad’s Amelia, La., shipyard for the new 151'4"×49'4"×14' yard, repair, berthing, and messing (YRBM) barge — YRBM 57 — for the U.S. Navy. Back in 2022, Conrad signed a contract worth...
AP Schools names Barry Whittington Principal of Dutchtown High School
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of four new school administrators, including Dutchtown High Principal Barry Whittington. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome these new leaders who bring a wealth of experience to our schools. Their dedication to student success and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment will undoubtedly enhance our educational community,” said Superintendent Edith Walker, Ed.D.
Jason Redmon, Proprietor of Hub City Diner – Driven by Putting Community First
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 65.8MB) Jason Redmond, proprietor of the iconic Hub City Diner at 1412 S. College Road in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to celebrate Hub City Diner’s longevity and popularity, as well as his support of Lafayette Travel and Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of Lafayette’s locally owned restaurants.
Picou and Plaisance earn back-to-back Junior Anglers of the Year titles
Imagine weighing in at least one keeper bass in 26 consecutive Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments, which is what Piers Picou of Houma and Jaxon Plaisance of Morgan City accomplished while fishing the circuit’s Junior Division. That remarkable feat fueled back-to-back Anglers of the Year (AOY) titles in...
Burns Point Park bank fishing
Burns Point Park is one of those obscure locations that’s “off the beaten path” as far as fishing spots go. It’s likely that each day tens of thousands of people pass the Highway 317 exit in Centerville while traveling east and west along Highway 90, between New Orleans and Lafayette, and never think, “I wonder what’s down that road?”
The eligibility of another Youngsville police chief candidate is being challenged
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office filed a petition Friday seeking to disqualify a contender for Youngsville police chief, claiming the candidate did not meet the one-year domicile requirement to run for the office. The petition, based on a complaint from Youngsville resident and registered voter James Savell, claims John M....
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.
St. Gabriel Police officer arrested for domestic violence charges, placed on administrative leave
GONZALES - An officer with the St. Gabriel Police Department was arrested for domestic abuse, according to the Gonzales Police Department. Officers were dispatched Friday at 2 p.m. in reference to a disturbance. As a result, Ronald Monroe Jr. was arrested. Monroe was arrested for domestic abuse aggravated assault, domestic...
McNeese Announces Fan Fest For August 17th
Some pretty awesome news came Friday Morning when McNeese State University announced that McNeese Athletics will be holding a Poke Nation Fan Fest on August 17 in the concourse of the Legacy Center. Poke Nation Fan Fest offers fans the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the upcoming football season....
Drawdown Scheduled for Popular Louisiana River Starting Early September
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a drawdown scheduled for False River to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The drawdown is being done in conjunction with the False River Watershed Council and Pointe Coupee Parish Government. What is the reason for the drawdown of False...
3 Charged With Murder In Mississippi After Southern Student Goes Missing Prior To Court Hearing
The Wilkinson County Sheriff announced on Friday that murder charges have been filed against a group of three individuals, including an ex-girlfriend, who are believed to have conspired to kill a former Southern University student. The victim was found fatally shot in western Mississippi. Three young individuals, Derek Terrell Hollins...
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