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Victim’s Voice: “Why?” Mother of slain Southern University student speaks out
WEST FELICIANA – The mother of Steven Harris IV, the Southern University student killed in Wilkinson County, is speaking out about the tragic murder of her son. Officials said Harris was allegedly lured away from his home in West Feliciana on July 17th, under suspicious circumstances, in an unfamiliar car. His body was discovered on Tuesday, July 23rd, having been shot multiple times.
Shreveport paracanoe athlete and prosthetist Jillian Elwart gears up for Paralympics; bringing the dying Maurepas Swamp back to life
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28. One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe...
City of Alexandria, Louisiana Hiring for Various Positions
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana government is currently hiring for various positions. Job seekers can view the available vacancies and apply by visiting the government's official job portal at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alexandriala. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to explore job opportunities with the City of Alexandria. Source: City of Alexandria,...
Hixson Ford, Stop the Violence team up for back-to-school bash
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Hixson Ford is joining forces with the Stop the Violence organization for a back-to-school bash on July 27. This community event is designed to give kids a fun break from the challenges of violence. There will be backpacks, hot dogs, burgers, chips, games and school supplies...
Laborde Earles hosts 3rd annual backpack giveaway
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Laborde Earles hosted its 3rd annual project backpack event on July 26, giving away hundreds of free backpacks to children across Central Louisiana and Lafayette Parish. Each backpack given away was stuffed with school supplies to help students prepare for the new school year. Backpacks were...
Renaissance Publishing to Produce Program for Lafayette Arts Organization
LAFAYETTE, La. – Performing Arts Serving Acadiana has selected Renaissance Publishing (owner of Biz New Orleans) to publish its annual program. “We are excited to partner with Renaissance Publishing for the program for our upcoming performances,” says Jacqueline Lyle, PASA’s executive director. “Their reputation for producing high-quality publications aligns perfectly with our goal of enriching the cultural life of Acadiana through outstanding performing arts experiences.”
Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment
VIDALIA, La. — Officials of the Concordia Parish Police Jury on Monday promised to “do better” at communicating and fulfilling the needs of other boards serving the parish after concerns about a lack of equipment needed for sewer repairs. Concordia Parish Police Juror Cornell Lewis, who was a member of the Concordia Sewer District before […] The post Police jury hears concerns about lack of equipment appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Authorities investigate swatting incident in Leesville
LEESVILLE, La. (KPLC) - The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) and Louisiana State Police are investigating a swatting incident in Leesville. Around 10 this morning, the Leesville Police Department transferred a call to VPSO about a disturbance, according to deputies. The caller blocked their phone number before calling Leesville police.
Welsh man gets maximum 20-year sentence after guilty plea to drug charges
A Welsh man will spend the next two decades behind bars after authorities say he admitted to drug-related charges shortly before his jury trial was to begin in Jeff Davis Parish. Bobby Dale Prudhomme, 56, was sentenced Tuesday to serve the maximum 20 years at hard labor with the Louisiana Department of Corrections after pleading […]
Pineville Rotary Club Pins New President
Pineville Rotarians swore in a new president this morning during their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church in Pineville. It was time to take care of business this morning at the Pineville Rotary Club meeting. There was the installation of new officers Justin Lemmons and Shawn Gordan. And the...
Richard’s Kitchen Store Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates New Chapter
Mark your calendars for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Richard’s Kitchen Store on Thursday, August 8! This event marks the start of an exciting new chapter with new ownership and an updated showroom while celebrating the store’s continued legacy. Richard’s was established in 1977 and has grown into Louisiana’s...
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