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AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana’s vulnerable coast.
VIOLET, La. (AP) — A volunteer-heavy effort to restore some of Louisiana’s eroding coast with recycled oyster shells was part of the scenic backdrop Wednesday for a visit from the head of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that deploys volunteers to serve communities around the nation. Michael Smith, the...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/24/24: A similar pattern over the next few days with rain chances during the afternoon
I hope everyone has had an amazing start to their week! The pattern has been pretty similar these past couple of days and it’ll continue to be like this the rest of the week. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon and evening, but it won’t be a complete washout.
10 Million Names project working with Local Genealogists to uncover names of enslaved Americans
NEW ORLEANS — It is estimated that more than 10 million men and women were enslaved in America during the slave trade. In Louisiana, the enslaved population grew to more than 331,000 in 1860. Today, a national group is working to identify their names and create a free and...
Juveniles charged in Carencro man’s murder to be tried as adults, one suspect still wanted
Jaden Garlow, 18, was arrested for second degree murder just last week. Jakyri Aggison, 18, and Koby Glaude, 17, were arrested for principal to second degree murder. Matthew Charles, 19, is still wanted for principal to second degree murder.
Some St. Martin Parish parents express displeasure in school zone changes
PARKS, La. (KADN) — Parents in St. Martin Parish have a chance on Wednesday and Thursday to learn about the new schools their children are being forced to attend. More than 150 St. Martin Parish students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be going to new schools in a couple weeks.
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