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Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
Louisiana woman accused of helping Daniel Callihan in connection with Loranger murders trial date has been set
A trial date has been set for a Louisiana woman who was indicted earlier this month and is believed to be an accomplice in the killing of a Loranger mother and her child. A Mississippi judge has set Victoria Cox's trial date for March 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. Cox...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
Man arrested for wearing mask; terrorizing woman; kids at home, Lafourche sheriff says
MATHEWS, La. (WVUE) - Lafourche Parish deputies say they arrested a man accused of lurking around a woman’s home in Mathews. Deputies arrested 55-year-old Carl Anderson. Detectives say he admitted he wore the ski mask captured by a surveillance camera at home. Investigators say on Saturday (July 20) night...
Alarming Viral Photo on I-10 Sparks Concern Over Distracted Driving in Louisiana
A recent Facebook post by Barclay Mullins has gone viral, sparking widespread conversation and concern about distracted driving on Louisiana's interstates and roadways. Mullins shared a photo of a woman who appears to be texting or scrolling on her smartphone with one leg up on the dashboard near the driver's side door. The photo was accompanied by a strongly worded caption:
Upcoming Back-to-School Supply Drives in Terrebonne & Lafourche
As the end of summer approaches, students and educators begin to prepare for the start of a new school year. The anticipation of reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, and diving into new subjects creates excitement. However, school supplies can be a significant financial burden for many families. With that in mind, our communities have come together to organize school supply drives, gathering essential items to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed. These drives provide much-needed resources and foster a sense of unity and support within the local community.
Two Women Arrested in Ongoing Narcotics Investigation
Lafourche Parish narcotics agents have arrested two women in connection with an ongoing drug investigation in the Galliano area. Wendy Kieff, 45, of Galliano, and Tessy Gaubert, 52, of Larose, were taken into custody on July 20, 2024, after agents found them in possession of various narcotics. Narcotics agents had...
Agents Cite Galliano Woman for Fishing Violations in Lafourche Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents have cited Dina Borne, a 56-year-old resident of Galliano, for allegedly violating Spotted Sea Trout regulations in Lafourche Parish on July 18. While on patrol in Leeville, LDWF agents made contact with Borne, who was fishing at the time. During the...
'Professional:' Thibodaux musician's career matures with new single next month
A Thibodaux musician who once performed for the BET Experience will drop a single and video next month. Traci Brown, 25, most recently performed at Houma's third-annual Juicefest, and she will drop a new single and music video in the middle of August. She said she's still deciding which one to release, but it could be "Yo Body," which she performed live at Juicefest. It was recorded just a week before the festival. ...
Baton Rouge saw strong job growth in June
The Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area added 1,300 jobs from May to June to bring its total to 426,200, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. That figure represents the most robust job growth seen by any of Louisiana’s nine MSAs last month. Shreveport saw the second-largest uptick, adding 400 jobs.
New Orleans committee to decide if Krewe of Alla will replace Nyx
NEW ORLEANS — On Wednesday, the New Orleans Governmental Affairs and Quality of Life Committees will take on a major vote impacting the uptown parade route. Committee members will decide if the Krewe of Alla will replace the Mystic Krewe of Nyx on the Wednesday before Fat Tuesday. The...
New York Company Acquires New Orleans-Based Southern Insurance Agency
NEW YORK – NFP has announced the acquisition of Southern Insurance Agency, a commercial property and casualty broker located in New Orleans. Louis Faust, founder and president of SIA, will join NFP as a senior vice president and report to Meg McSherry, managing director and P&C leader in NFP’s Atlantic region. NFP, an Aon company, is a property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor.
VIDEO: Cleaning crew escapes as shooter opens fire on Gentilly parking lot; crew returns to finish job
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Last week, a cleaning crew working a job in a parking lot in Gentilly narrowly escaped after a shooter pulled up and opened fire. Unbelievably, once the scene was clear, the crew returned to the scene to finish the job they started. The NOPD has released...
See list of book signings and other literary events coming up in New Orleans
Boyce Upholt: 2 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. The author signs "The Great River." Information here. Nikole Hannah-Jones: 4 p.m., Baldwin & Co. Bookstore, 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. The author, in conversation with Dr. Daniel Black, discusses and signs "The 1619 Project." Ticketed event. Information here.
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