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DEQ is asking for your help finding solutions to tire waste
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Around 4.6 million tires are thrown out each year according to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The agency said lots of those are dumped illegally in ditches or on the side of the road. “You go to bed at night nothings there, when you...
Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June. “Richard Zuschlag lived a life dedicated to serving his state. From starting Acadian Companies to his many...
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker...
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Sen. Cassidy column: We owe our veterans the best care we can deliver
In July, New Orleans hosted the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. As I participated in the games’ ceremonies, I saw the magic of rehabilitation coupled with faith for our wounded veterans. But it’s not just physical scars our veterans need […]
One dead, five injured after house explosion in Ragley
RAGLEY, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s (SFM) Office is currently investigating a house explosion that took place this morning that left one person dead and five injured. SFM Public Affairs Director Ashley Rodrigue says Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted firefighters from Beauregard Fire District No....
Customer, vendor bonds key ingredient of Alexandria Farmers Market's success
Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m., the parking lot across from First United Methodist Church on Jackson Street bustles with the activity of the Alexandria Farmers Market. And starting next Tuesday (Sept. 3) it will be bustling with even more activity as it prepares to celebrate its 10-year anniversary at each market...
Alexandria offers free Brownfield Assessments for commercial buyers.
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana, is offering Brownfield Assessments to help those entering the commercial real estate market avoid environmental risks like asbestos, lead, or contaminated soil. These assessments are provided at no cost to the client and aim to provide vital information before making a significant investment. Commercial property buyers are encouraged to consider potential environmental concerns like asbestos, lead-based paint, or chemical contamination in the soil before making a purchase. The City of Alexandria is available to help by performing Phase I & Phase II Reports to understand these issues and guide property owners through necessary cleanup steps. For those interested, free Brownfield Assessment Reports can be obtained by calling 318-449-5071.
September 2024 Calendar-at-a-Glance
Ongoing-September 28: 37th September Competition, Alexandria Museum of Art (933 Second St, Alexandria). This annual juried exhibition is selected by a guest juror from national and international submissions. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. Additionally, the September Competition connects the museum with artists that are excelling in their field and media. Call: 318-443-3458. themuseum.org.
1 dead, another in critical condition after shooting inside Lafayette business on Louisiana Avenue; victim identified
LAFAYETTE, La. (LPD) — The Lafayette Police Department received a 911 call regarding several shots being fired inside of a nearby business located in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue Around 9:15 a.m. Officers arrived on scene and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced...
Rapides Parish Library to host annual Creative Con Aug. 31
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On August 31, Creative Con is back at the Westside Regional Library in Alexandria from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.!. Creative Con is the Rapides Parish Library’s annual mini comic con. Get dressed up in your favorite geeky outfit or cosplay and go have a great time!
Town of Ball receives LMA Economic Development Award
BALL, La. - The town of ball has been awarded its first ever Louisiana Municipal Association Community Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Improvement in Economic Development. The award comes as a result of the recent addition of Tractor supply. The town received the award earlier this month at the LMA...
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