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Louisiana Women Warned – That ‘Wrong Number’ Text Isn’t a Mistake
It doesn't matter whether you're sitting on a bench at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, waiting for live music at an outdoor show in Lafayette, or walking into one of the many casinos in Lake Charles or Shreveport, you're going to see people staring at their telephones. Unfortunately, a lot of Louisiana women in particular could be staring at a potentially dangerous situation that their own kindness could enhance.
The eligibility of another Youngsville police chief candidate is being challenged
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office filed a petition Friday seeking to disqualify a contender for Youngsville police chief, claiming the candidate did not meet the one-year domicile requirement to run for the office. The petition, based on a complaint from Youngsville resident and registered voter James Savell, claims John M....
Louisiana Department of Health confirms four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health has confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in the Northeast Louisiana community of Winnsboro. These cases were reported between July 5-24. ...
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.
Jason Redmon, Proprietor of Hub City Diner – Driven by Putting Community First
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 65.8MB) Jason Redmond, proprietor of the iconic Hub City Diner at 1412 S. College Road in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to celebrate Hub City Diner’s longevity and popularity, as well as his support of Lafayette Travel and Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of Lafayette’s locally owned restaurants.
Burns Point Park bank fishing
Burns Point Park is one of those obscure locations that’s “off the beaten path” as far as fishing spots go. It’s likely that each day tens of thousands of people pass the Highway 317 exit in Centerville while traveling east and west along Highway 90, between New Orleans and Lafayette, and never think, “I wonder what’s down that road?”
Scattered Daytime Storms This Weekend
Heavier showers and storms that developed earlier today have pushed off the east this evening. That's going to lead to some partial clearing through the start of the weekend, but rain chances are going to return each afternoon this weekend.
Spill in South Louisiana bayou. Here's what we know.
Editor's note: This story has been updated for clarity. An spill has been found in Bayou Lafourche near Raceland. According to Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water Executive Director Dustin Rabalais, around 9 a.m. the district was alerted to a spill within the bayou around LA 90. Speaking on the phone, en route to the spill,...
Conrad Shipyard holds recognition ceremony for Navy YRBM
Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., held a first-in-class recognition ceremony in July at Conrad’s Amelia, La., shipyard for the new 151'4"×49'4"×14' yard, repair, berthing, and messing (YRBM) barge — YRBM 57 — for the U.S. Navy. Back in 2022, Conrad signed a contract worth...
AP Schools names Barry Whittington Principal of Dutchtown High School
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of four new school administrators, including Dutchtown High Principal Barry Whittington. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome these new leaders who bring a wealth of experience to our schools. Their dedication to student success and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment will undoubtedly enhance our educational community,” said Superintendent Edith Walker, Ed.D.
Picou and Plaisance earn back-to-back Junior Anglers of the Year titles
Imagine weighing in at least one keeper bass in 26 consecutive Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation tournaments, which is what Piers Picou of Houma and Jaxon Plaisance of Morgan City accomplished while fishing the circuit’s Junior Division. That remarkable feat fueled back-to-back Anglers of the Year (AOY) titles in...
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