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Louisiana Democrats thank Biden, support Harris as new nominee
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Democrats have switched their support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new nominee and were thankful to President Joe Biden. Biden, 81, stepped down as the party's nominee on Sunday. He had been heavily criticized since a debate June 27 against former President Donald Trump. On X, the Louisiana Democratic Party officially endorsed Harris and said that they "look forward to a productive,...
LSU AgCenter offers help to get salvinia under control
Are you fighting a giant salvinia invasion? Salvinia weevils are part of a biological control program that may help! The LSU AgCenter can distribute the salvinia weevils to private landowners in coastal parishes in Louisiana to help combat this invasive species. Contact DShackelford@agcenter.lsu.edu to receive more information about the salvinia weevil.
2024 National Night Out events in SWLA
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - National Night Out is the day to get to know your local law enforcement officers. Communities nationwide host National Night Out events on the first Tuesday of August every year with the goal of enhancing the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement by bringing residents and police officers together under positive circumstances.
Campti Hometown Hero 2024 Honorees
Campti’s Hometown Hero Awards celebrates individuals who embody the spirit of philanthropy. These individuals have shown a remarkable commitment in both their personal and professional lives to improving the community while continuing to preserve and promote the history of Campti and creating a better home for everyone in the future through the work they do today. The Hometown Awards are scheduled to take place on Thursday, Sept. 19.
"Party in the Park Basketball Tournament in Alexandria, Louisiana"
The City of Alexandria, Louisiana is hosting a Party in the Park 3v3 Basketball Tournament for hoops enthusiasts to showcase their dribbling skills and slam dunks. The event is scheduled to take place soon, with a deadline for team sign-ups being July 22. The tournament promises exciting basketball action and a chance for participants to display their basketball talents. The event is being organized in collaboration with partners such as Cenla City Stars, JCW Foundation, Inc., and 318 United Sports. Interested individuals can secure a spot for their team by registering online at bit.ly/3Wn7CA9.
‘I had did that to them’: Mother says she was on drugs when she killed her 4-year-old, abandoned her 1-year-old
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC/Gray News) - A mother accused of killing one child and abandoning another along the interstate made a shocking confession to KPLC as she returned in Louisiana. Aaliyah Jack, 25, of Lake Charles, arrived from Mississippi and was booked into Calcasieu Correctional Center on Saturday afternoon. Cameras...
Hidden Hazards: Iowa’s Heat Wave and the Bottled Water Danger!
Iowa summers are hot and another thing to beware of is drinking bottled water left in a hot car can could be dangerous to your health!. Have you ever left a case of bottled water in your car trunk on a hot summer day?. Spring Well says when plastic water...
Woodside Energy Acquires Tellurian for $1.2 Billion, Strengthening LNG Export
Woodside Energy announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian. The $1.2 billion deal includes debt and encompasses Tellurian’s Gulf Coast Driftwood LNG export project. The acquisition is set to fortify the United States’ status as the world’s leading producer of liquefied...
7/22: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jeremiah Scott Bang, 45, 1600 W. 4th St., DeQuincy — certain activities regarding contraband in penal institutions prohibited. Bond: $30,000. Jennifer Mae Waid, 35, Berlin, Md. — domestic abuse battery. Robert Lloyd Semanko, 36, Houston — domestic abuse battery. Widman Leonel Rivera-Castro, 26, 611 W. Logan […]
Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
VB: Karelov Announces Lindsey Ogle To Staff
By: Pam LaFosse LAKE CHARLES—McNeese head volleyball coach Sasha Karelov has announced the addition of Lindsey Ogle who will serve as a graduate assistant. The native of Missouri City, Texas was a four-year letterwinner at St. Mary’s University (Texas) where she was a member of the Lone Star Commissioner’s Honor Roll for three years, earned the D2ADA Academic Achievement Award in 2023 and serve as the SAAC President from 2022-24. Ogle attended Ridge Point High School where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. In her four years she also helped her team to two state appearances finishing as the runners-up her…
Vicksburg’s Levi Wyatt named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Team
Vicksburg native Levi Wyatt has been named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Second Team. Wyatt, who is heading into his junior season at McNeese State University, received the news on Monday. In 2023, Wyatt started in all 10 games where he racked up 13 tackles and led the team with...
New-look Cowboys picked sixth
On the same day the rest of the Southland Conference came together to promote the upcoming season, the Cowboys began their camp. With a full roster of 110 for the first time in head coach Gary Goff’s three years and 57 newcomers, McNeese State officially got back to work. Monday and Tuesday will be filled […]
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