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LED’s Susan Bourgeois wants to change the narrative on Louisiana’s economy
Transforming how people perceive Louisiana’s economy is a top priority for Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois. Bourgeois on Monday shared changes that are being implemen…
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
Man arrested in murder, allegedly offered woman $2K not to call police
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested in a July murder allegedly offered a witness $2,000 not to call law enforcement, officials said. Baton Rouge Police officers arrested Joel Johnson for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. An arrest warrant says that in the early-morning hours of July 1, 2024, Johnson killed Byron Irving and shot at another woman.
LCU Women's Soccer takes on tough schedule
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The LCU Women’s Soccer team is set for a tough season under first year Head Coach Harrison Houle. The Wildcats opened the season against Mobile, ending in a nil-nil draw. LCU will be back in action this Thursday against number two ranked William Carey.
Coach Houle’s Debut Results In A Scoreless Draw vs. Mobile
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Christian University women's soccer program produced a shutout but could not muster any offense either, as Head Coach Harrison Houle's first match at the helm ended with a pair of zeroes on the scoreboard in the team's regular season and home opener against the University of Mobile, 0-0. The Basics:
Off-duty Louisiana trooper arrested, charged with DWI for second time this year
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An off-duty Louisiana State Police trooper accused of driving while intoxicated was arrested for the second time in 2024. Louisiana State Police said Isaiah Gilbert, 28, of Hammond, was stopped after 1 a.m. Monday after his vehicle was seen crossing the divider line while driving south of I-110 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Would You Rather—Louisiana School Transportation Edition
Louisiana is officially in a state of emergency due to extreme heat and its raised some serious concerns in terms of transportation for students. Over 100 school buses in central Louisiana are operating without AC making conditions for the bus drivers and students on board less than ideal.
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