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Ville Platte celebrates first-ever Celebration of Independence Day
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KADN) — Ville Platte is celebrating with the city's inaugural Fourth of July event. If you want to check it out, local favorite Raylon Blake and Flat Town Zydeco take the stage from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The all-day event taking place at the Northside...
IRS data shows Louisiana lost more than 26,000 residents in 2022
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square The latest data from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service shows Louisiana losing more than 26,000 residents during tax year 2021-2022. Louisiana was 44th in population growth, ranking only above California, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Maryland. The net loss accounted for 0.57% of the state’s population. Even […]
Louisiana residents urged to be safe when handling fireworks for Fourth of July
NEW ORLEANS — With many families across New Orleans celebrating the Fourth of July holiday, fireworks will be heard in neighborhoods. If you choose to participate by using your fireworks, be sure your parish allows the use of fireworks. If you can pop fireworks in your neighborhood, make sure...
Porch Poppin’: Private equity wants to buy Entergy’s gas assets
In this episode of Porch Poppin’, EJ Johnson talks about Entergy Corporation’s intention to sell its gas utilities in Louisiana to Bernhard Capital. The sale, pending approval from the Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New Orleans City Council, has raised concerns. Republish our articles for free,...
Expert: Despite new concealed carry law, training still critical
New Orleans concealed carry instructor Dave Newman told WWL’s Tommy Tucker that it’s imperative that anyone who intends to take advantage of the new law understands not only how to properly use a firearm but also when to use it.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
List of New Louisiana Laws That Went into Effect This Week
Every year, Louisiana gets a TON of new laws and statutes. And this year is no different. Quite frankly, typically, most of them are relatively boring and don't directly impact our every day lives. That's just the way things go. However, this year, there's a few new laws that will...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Winner
Sources at the Louisiana Lottery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana have confirmed the news that was shared by Powerball late Wednesday night. That news? We have a winner. A single ticket purchased for the July 3, 2024, Powerball drawing has matched the numbers needed to claim the game's jackpot prize. When...
Louisiana becomes latest state to allow concealed carry without a permit
Gun owners in Louisiana can start enjoying additional freedoms on Independence Day, thanks to a new law allowing them to conceal carry without a permit. The new law applies to all state residents who are at least 18 years old and do not have any restrictions preventing them from owning a gun due to previous […]
Inconvenienced Louisiana fliers could get millions in refunds under new DOT rules
New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation require airlines to give passengers a cash refund when a flight is significantly delayed or canceled. That means some significant cash could be returned to inconvenienced fliers in Louisiana. Last year, had the new DOT rules been in effect, airlines would have...
Severe Heat Warnings and Scattered Storms Expected in Louisiana and Arkansas
Shreveport, LA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings of severe weather conditions for Louisiana and Arkansas this Independence Day weekend. Today, the region will experience isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly affecting South Central Arkansas and North Central Louisiana. According to the NWS, the...
Stay Alert: Skimmer Scams Hit Louisiana Grocery Stores
Officials with Berkshire's Grocery Company, the parent company of Super 1 Foods, say they removed credit card skimmers from two Louisiana stores according to KLFY. These incidents are a good reminder for customers everywhere that you can be the victim of a skimmer anywhere. In just the last few years,...
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