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Services set for former State Rep. Willie James Singleton
SHREVEPORT, La. - The life of former State Representative Willie Singleton will be honored this weekend. Singleton was an attorney and member of the Louisiana State Legislature from 1983 to 1996. He also served as Assistant State Attorney General. Singleton will lie in honor on Friday from noon until 6...
Should Katrina’s anniversary be a state holiday? These local leaders think so
State Rep. Alonzo Knox still gets emotional about Katrina when he speaks about the destruction it caused 19 years ago. “The impact of it can't be overstated,” Knox said. “It still impacts the day-to-day lives of many. It still impacts our fragile infrastructure. It still impacts our economy.”
Bunkie QB Dillon Compton named to Warrick Dunn Award Watchlist
BUNKIE, La. (KALB) - On Tuesday, August 27, Bunkie senior quarterback Dillon Compton was named to LHSAA Network’s Warrick Dunn Award Watchlist, a yearly postseason award given to Louisiana’s best high school football seniors or juniors. During his junior season, Compton had over 2,200 total yards with 42...
Lottery for black bear hunting permits opens Thursday
BATON ROUGE - Though the 2024 bear hunting season doesn't open until December, the lottery to obtain a permit to participate opens Thursday. The lottery will run from Aug. 29 to Sept. 25, allowing hunters to earn one of only ten permits. Lottery applicants can submit applications through the Department...
Don’t risk it: Insure yourself to protect yourself
An auto accident can be a traumatic experience for any driver, but sometimes the aftermath is just as devastating. If you cause an accident, imagine realizing you don’t have adequate insurance to cover bills for injured parties and damages. What if you or a family member was injured because of someone else’s negligence?
Ice Industries to establish roll forming facility for solar industry
Ice Industries Inc., an industrial manufacturer and supplier, announced it is investing $6 million to establish a new production facility in southwest Louisiana. The company’s first venture in the state is expected to begin production in early 2025, initially focused on roll forming steel back rails for photovoltaic solar panels that First Solar Inc. expects to start manufacturing in New Iberia in the second half of 2025.
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser spoke at Louisiana Travel Summit in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana is known for its food, music and culture. Tourists from all over come here to the state to see and taste what we have to offer. And a sampling of what makes Louisiana unique was on full display this week in Shreveport during the annual Louisiana Travel Summit, featuring Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser as the guest speaker.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Makes A Breakthrough In Louisiana
Louisiana's 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has revived Tesla's lawsuit alleging that dealers and organizations in the state have worked in unison to bar the electric vehicle manufacturer from selling directly to consumers. Friday, August 26th, 2022 Tesla Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Tesla, filed a lawsuit in the U.S....
Tulane’s economic impact on Louisiana
A new report released on Aug. 2 by Econsult Solutions Inc. details Tulane University’s extensive economic impact on New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. The report shows Tulane’s $5.2 billion annual impact in Louisiana through annual operations, construction projects and spending by university affiliates. According to the...
Festivals Acadiens Receives Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been awarded The Greener Grounds Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The reimbursement grant, which can be for up to $10,000, supports Louisiana's large outdoor events, including festivals and fairs, in implementing best practices for litter prevention, recycling, and waste reduction as outlined in the new Greener Grounds Guidebook and Workbook.
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