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Local woman turns 104 — still going strong
A local woman finished another trip around the sun this week. It was her 104th such trip — a life that has seen the world change drastically while she became a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and respected member of our local Bayou community. Wilma Lazard celebrated her 104th birthday this...
Water valve leak raises concerns for neighbors amid call for conservation
Conserving water—it’s crucial especially during summer when heat and drought are at their worst. But residents are saying that’s not the case after a water valve leak has been going on for weeks.
Nevada softball ace Tyra Clary transferring to Louisiana Lafayette for final college year
Tyra Clary, who led the Mountain West in ERA each of the last two seasons, is transferring from Nevada to Louisiana Lafayette for her final year of college eligibility. A Spanish Springs High alum, Clary entered the transfer portal earlier this month. She walked on at Nevada in 2022 before becoming a top-flight pitcher in the MW in 2023 and 2024. After going 6-10 with a 8.25 ERA in her debut season in silver and blue, she went 16-11 with a 2.17 ERA and six saves over the last two years while leading the MW in ERA in 2023 (1.81) and 2024 (2.45).
Emory’s Hoover headed back to Louisiana for softball
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLTV) - Former Rains Lady Cat Sage Hoover is headed back to Louisiana where she started her college career. Hoover announced on Monday that she would be leaving Texas Tech and transferring to the University of Louisiana in Lafayette to play for the Ragin’ Cajun. Hoover took...
Lafayette FBLA attends National Leadership Conference in Orlando
Toni Sherrell Contributor On Friday, June 28, Lafayette High School (LHS) sent 10 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the FBLA National Leadership Conference. These 10 members competed in Middle-Level Business Ethics, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure, Broadcast Journalism and Parliamentary Procedure. These students were a small part of the conference, as there were over 16,000 registered attendees. Saturday afternoon, June 29, marked the start of the competitions for LHS. At 1:01 p.m., Holland Jackson presented his Business Ethics presentation for his preliminary round. He was followed by the Parliamentary Procedure team, consisti.
Reduce Waste And Recycle More: New Community Recycling Units Open At Walmart And Sams Club
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - If you live in an area that doesn't have recycling service, or if you have certain items that your service won't pick up, then we might have a solution for you. The Walmart locaton at 2428 W Pinhook Road and the Sam’s Club on 3222 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy recently opened their free Community Recycling Units. Each self-service drop-off container is conveniently located in the parking lot to help you reduce waste and recycle more for free!
Louisiana Ragin Cajun Fan Day
Fan Day has been set for Saturday, August 17th, from 12 pm-2 pm at Blackham Coliseum! Here’s what fans can expect at this year’s event:. Giveaways—Fans should arrive early to receive a fan day T-shirt, fall sports posters, and other items courtesy of Our Lady of Lourdes Health and LUS Fiber.
Louisiana to ban cell phone usage in school; some teachers question enforcement
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A statewide ban on the use of cell phones by students in Louisiana’s schools is set to begin in the 2024-25 school year, although enforcement of the new law is left to school districts. Under Senate Bill 207, which was signed into law by Governor...
Former Lafayette police chief's federal discrimination lawsuit dismissed
A federal lawsuit by former Lafayette Police Chief Thomas Glover over his 2021 firing was dismissed Monday. Glover, who is Black, sued Lafayette Consolidated Government and former Mayor-President Josh Guillory in February 2023 for his dismissal after about 10 months on the job. He alleged he was fired due to...
Louisiana Music Prize sounds off, names 11 finalist bands
Louisiana PrizeFest has shared the names of the bands chosen to play for the gold and the $10,000 top prize in their 2024 best-of-all-things competition. Eleven groups and individuals have been named Music Prize finalists. All will compete on October 18 and 19 at the Remington Garage, 211 Market Street in downtown Shreveport.
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
Louisiana Living: NELA Celtic Festival
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, guest host Staci-Albritton Mitchell is joined by Adrienne Lafrance-Wells as she discusses the upcoming Northeast Louisiana Celtic Festival. For more information, watch the video below.
Louisiana doctor convicted in illegal opioid prescription scheme
A Louisiana doctor who illegally distributed opiates from his Slidell office was convicted Monday in federal court. Adrian Dexter Talbot, 58, pre-signed prescriptions for more than 1.8 million doses of Schedule II controlled substances between 2015 and 2018. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial in the U.S....
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