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Former Natchitoches Parish mother, child die in house fire
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A family formerly of Gorum, La. in Natchitoches Parish suffered a tragedy when two members were killed and two others injured in a house fire in Lena. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal said that the Flatwoods Fire Department was called to the...
LSUA Men's Soccer defeats USAO on own-goal, Women's team falls short 2-0
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - LSUA Men’s Soccer got back in the win column on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over University of Arts and Sciences (Oklahoma). The Generals scored their lone goal on an on-goal by the Drovers in the 81st minute. LSUA’s Women’s Soccer fell short in a...
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.
‘The Difference Maker’ launches renovated barber shop with counseling services to boost mental health
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - In a groundbreaking initiative for Cenla, local barber Dwayne Dupar, known as “The Difference Maker,” is transforming his barbershop into a dual-purpose space that offers both grooming and counseling services. This innovative approach aims to provide the community with a comfortable environment where individuals...
The Drovers Bring the Heat to Louisiana and Shutout LSUA
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Saturday afternoon, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (2-0, 0-0 SAC) continued their impressive start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Louisiana State University Alexandria (1-1, 0-0 RRAC). The win at LSUA follows an incredible 4-2 comeback victory down the road at LSU Shreveport on Thursday.
Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Veterans Resource Fair
On Monday, August 26th, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities and other veterans-specific issues. Louisiana’s 4th...
Leadership Skills Training Course to be Held Next Week in Leesville
Leesville, La - A Leadership Skills Training Course will be held in Leesville on Tuesday, August 27th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. There is no cost to attend. It will be presented by Karen Day White who is the Director of the Office of Rural Development and also a Governor’s designee to the Delta Regional Authority.
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.
Drivers in Louisiana Facing New Threat on Roadways
Driving in Louisiana can be scary sometimes and there's a new danger for those who travel through communities across the state. Sure, we know that the condition of the roads in the "Bayou State" isn't the greatest, but that isn't always the biggest threat or issue on the roads. For...
‘Alison Solis’ Email Scam Resurfaces in Louisiana and Texas
Don't be fooled by this classic email scam circulating once again. I'm not proud to admit that I even questioned its legitimacy at first. It seems like every week, a new scam pops up in Louisiana and Texas. I am starting to think that scammers believe we are particularly naive because of how often we are targeted and warned of a new scam they have crafted.
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Many Walmart customers are airing out their grievances over their disgust of the recent checkout policy changes that the retailer rolled down. We have all the details. Louisiana Walmart customers have to be thinking to themselves every time they walk into the store, "I wonder what I...
The Top 10 Richest Schools In Louisiana – Tuition & Fees
The American Institutes for Research is - Private School vs. Public School “The diversity of public school is a strength.” Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education and founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia, says parents should be “clear about the specific benefits that they are seeking for their child.”
New Plan To Cancel $366 Million In Medical Debt For Louisiana Residents
A donor-funded nonprofit is working alongside Ochsner Health to buy and erase $366 million of medical debt from 193,000 patients. As reported on Wednesday by The New Orleans Advocate, Ochsner Health is working with Undue Medical Debt to relieve the debt of patients across the South. "Ochsner is proud to...
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