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Community raising money to repair storm damage at 102-year-old WWII vet's Benton home
Community members hope that an online fundraiser will cover the expenses for repairing the damage to a local World War II veteran's home caused by one of last week's storms. Organizer Todd Adcock, a contactor from Haughton, launched the fundraiser on GoFundMe on Tuesday for the benefit of Charles Evans, 102, a Benton resident who served in the U.S. Navy during the second world war, according to the fundraiser.
Bossier Sheriff’s Deputies Searching For Missing Elm Grove Man
Bossier Sheriff’s Deputies Need the Public’s Help to Locate Missing Elm Grove Man. Bossier Sheriff’s deputies need the public’s help to locate a missing Elm Grove man with possible medical issues. On July 16th, Joseph Sturdivant was being treated in the back of an ambulance by EMTs for a medical issue. For some unknown reason he jumped out of the back of the vehicle and ran into some nearby woods near Fairview Point Road and has not been seen since despite on-going efforts to locate him by the Bossier Sheriff’s Office.
First LSUS students to gain hands-on experience in National Fellowship at Barksdale Air Force Base
The National Security Fellowship Program selected the first two students from LSUS to work alongside the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) unit on Barksdale Air Force Base.
American Heart Association recognizes Glenwood Regional Medical Center for quality stroke care
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The American Heart Association recognized Glenwood Regional Medical Center for the stroke care offered by its medical team. Glenwood Regional Medical Center received the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus award. This recognition is reserved for healthcare facilities that offer the most appropriate care to stroke patients as set by nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district
Former Congressman Cleo Fields, former state Sen. Elbert Guillory and upstart candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson signed up Wednesday to run in the election for Louisiana’s newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Fields, 61, a Baton Rouge state senator, has the longest political history among the candidates and is the heavy favorite to win the […] The post 2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
Nexus Louisiana lays out plans for CEO search
The Research Park Corporation, which oversees Nexus Louisiana, took significant strides in its search for a new president and CEO at Tuesday’s board of directors meeting. The organization’s board of directors and executive committee approved the appointment of seven members to the selection committee tasked with overseeing the search for a new president and CEO.
Marilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: ‘Fear no longer controls me’
A New York Supreme Court judge has decided not to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged abuse by gothic shock rocker Marilyn Manson. She publicly revealed her identity for the first time this week.
Louisiana still hasn’t recovered all the jobs it lost during the pandemic
While the rest of the nation has far surpassed the number of jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana is one of only a handful of states that has still not recovered to what is a relatively low threshold in a burgeoning economy. Louisiana had roughly 1.96 million jobs in February 2020, about a month […] The post Louisiana still hasn’t recovered all the jobs it lost during the pandemic appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Shreveport Woman Sentenced to 40 Years for Stabbing Death
A Shreveport woman who killed an elderly man in the Sunset Acres neighborhood with a knife pleaded guilty to the slaying this week and was sentenced to 40 years at hard labor. LaKendra Wesley, 37, pleaded guilty Tuesday, July 16, 2024 to manslaughter in the June 2018 death of Kenneth Miller before District Judge Ramona Emanuel. Wesley also pleaded guilty to unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, receiving a six-year sentence, to be served concurrently with the manslaughter term.
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