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Westlake neighborhood on lockdown, suspect arrested
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - A Westlake neighborhood was put on lockdown Friday afternoon as a precaution during a domestic disturbance. James Matthew Ledford, 40, was arrested on charges of domestic abuse battery; domestic abuse battery with strangulation and resisting an officer, according to Westlake Police Chief Chris Wilrye,. Wilrye said...
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR LAFAYETTE MUSICIAN KEITH BLAIR
Back in May of this year, Lafayette Musician Keith Blair suffered a stroke. While he is making progress, expenses associated with recovery/rehab and everyday life are growing. So, the Keith Blair Recovery Beneift Concert will take place July 28th at Warehouse 535 from 1 to 7 p.m. A great lineup of bands and performers are scheduled.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
NBC 10 News Today: Miss Louisiana Interview
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On NBC 10 News Today, Olivia Grace George joins NBC 10’s Abby Price and Hannah Clark to discuss what her journey has been like going for Miss Louisiana From Miss Watermelon Festival. For more information, watch the video above.
Northwest Louisiana State building gets more money, 'will look like the rendering'
Fans of the sleek, modern design of the Northwest Louisiana State Office Building got a win Thursday when members of the Office Facilities Corporation Board voted to increase the budget for the project. "We're trying to sort out exactly what the number is, but the hard cost increase is supposed...
KATC’s Rob Perillo Explains How Saharan Dust Tames Tropical Development
Louisiana is bracing for another active hurricane season; if anything can tame the tropics, it's the plume of dust that comes off the African coast, the Sarahan Dust. For years we've heard meteorologists reference the Sarahan Dust in their forecasts for tropical development in the Atlantic, but do we know what the dust does to the tropics to halt tropical development?
New UL softball coach Alyson Habetz has added 6 transfers after losing 7 to portal
After losing seven key members of last season’s NCAA Lafayette regional finals squad after the departure of coach Gerry Glasco to Texas Tech, the UL Ragin’ Cajuns have replenished their roster with six transfer portal signees, including three new pitchers. The trio of pitchers picked up by new...
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
Louisiana Native Has Hilarious Question When Signing NFL Contract
Much of the sports world has fallen in love with Keon Coleman, who is from Opelousas, Louisiana. Coleman, who the Buffalo Bills drafted in 2024, stole the heart of the internet when he met with the New York media for the first time. If you recall, the former Florida State star was so humble and his energy was contagious in the room.
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