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Gonzales students receive free school supplies and uniforms ahead of upcoming school year
GONZALES - Students enjoyed music, splash pads, snow-balls and free school supplies Saturday at the Ascension 4 Youth Fest Back to School Bash. Oxy Petroleum sponsored the event and provided kids with backpacks, supplies and uniforms — all for free. Council member Chase Melancon, who also works with Oxy,...
Nick Saban Calls Former LSU Football Star, Lafayette Native a ‘F-ing Problem’
In a recent episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants," legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban had high praise for Malik Nabers, a former LSU standout and Lafayette native. Saban's glowing endorsement came during a conversation with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, where he described Nabers as a "f---ing problem" on the field.
Mississippi man found dead inside vehicle in middle of Louisiana road
A Mississippi man was found shot to death inside a vehicle in Louisiana. Officials from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call about a possible homicide in the Kentwood area Saturday morning. Deputies were dispatched to Brab Alford Lane near State Line Road, where a caller reported seeing...
LSUE holds groundbreaking ceremony for new state-of-the-art baseball stadium
EUNICE, La. (KADN) — There is going to be a new state-of-the-art baseball stadium for the current national champion LSU-Eunice Bengals. Even though the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, July 26, was moved indoors because of rain, it was still a festive occasion.
New Baton Rouge schools leader seeks to spark 'genius' in every student
As the new East Baton Rouge Parish school system superintendent, which he calls his “dream” job, LaMont Cole is taking control just as the school year starts, with memories fresh from an awful start of school 12 months ago. Much has been done already, including approving the first...
As her death anniversary nears, ceremony marks milestone on path to sainthood for Charlene Richard
Efforts to gain sainthood status are moving along for Charlene Richard, the "Little Cajun Saint," who died at the age of 12. Along with an upcoming annual Mass at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard on Aug. 12, a ceremony to advance the canonization of Charlene Richard is taking place in Rome on Aug. 6.
LSU Football's Rookies have been incredible in NFL Training Camps
NFL Training Camps are underway for everyone across the league with LSU Tigers practicing across the country. The biggest names to watch have been LSU Football draft picks as they make their adjustment from college football to the NFL. The biggest name thus far of every player in the NFL...
Deputies arrest man who allegedly assaulted fiancee, fled into woods
CENTRAL - Deputies arrested a man who allegedly assaulted his fiancee and fled into the woods off Frenchtown Road and Planchet Road. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and the Central Police Department, the incident happened around 10 a.m. Sunday. Police searched the area and did not locate him until around 3:40 p.m.
Cenla racer gets down ‘n dirty at Mud Racing Nationals
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Central Louisiana racer, Michael Scott, is a seasoned mud racer and is excited to be able to compete in Alexandria. KALB’s Julia Keller spoke with Scott to learn more about his passion for mud racing.
Mississippi man found shot to death in vehicle in Louisiana
KENTWOOD, La. (WLBT) – A Mississippi man was found dead inside a vehicle in Louisiana on Saturday. A press release says that around 8:30 a.m., the Kentwood Police Department received a medical emergency call. According to the release, the caller reported seeing a man slumped over in a vehicle...
Policy changes in voting law, education, and juvenile code underscored by state reps
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—A group of Louisiana lawmakers wants people to be aware of the decisions being made in Baton Rouge. On Thursday, they held a public meeting at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum to inform their constituents and lay out the changes people can expect. “There will be some...
Luxury Home For Sale in Lafayette is a Mid-Centry Modern Lover’s Dream
Lafayette's Bendel Gardens subdivision, renowned for its luxurious homes and beautiful flora, has a new gem on the market that will captivate mid-century modern enthusiasts. Located at 323 Beverly Drive, this stunning property is a rare example of mid-century modern architecture in Lafayette, offering both historical charm and contemporary amenities.
A developer wants to build a row of lakefront mansions in Mandeville. Neighbors aren’t happy.
Along a stretch of undisturbed lakefront west of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Mandeville, a developer has a plan to build a row of multi-million-dollar homes. But first, he’ll have to get past vocal neighbors who have lodged dozens of formal complaints about the project, claiming that it will lead to disturbing truck traffic in their affluent neighborhood, as well as environmentalists who say the plan may disturb fish nurseries and contribute to the loss of natural coastline that is already well underway across the state.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
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