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Louisiana Residents Beware: Phony Political Fundraising Scams On The Rise
Phony political fundraising is big business for scammers, and these calls are targeting people in Louisiana. Politics is big business in the state of Louisiana, and according to Chris Babin with the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana, it's making scammers rich through these phone campaign phone calls. In Louisiana, we...
It’s gonna be hot today, tomorrow
The forecast track of Hurricane Beryl has the storm making landfall across northern Mexico on Sunday. Based on this track, the only impacts across southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana would be minor coastal flooding, said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “However, additional impacts could occur should Beryl track […]
Louisiana’s Heat Makes Us Agitated, Jumpy and Miserable, Science Says
Chances are that the extreme heat in Louisiana is making you wonder if the temperature can really have an impact on our attitude, and you know the answer is "yes" on so many levels. Just how much does the extreme heat in Louisiana impact our emotions? Research reveals a significant...
State Attorney General threatens NOPD over French Quarter gun-free zone
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a statement Tuesday warning the New Orleans Police Department that it should not try to claim the Eighth District police station is a vocational/technical school.
Rapides woman missing after release from medical facility
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On July 1, 2024, the RPSO took a walk-in complaint of a missing person. Complainant advised that April Marie Harrison, a white female, 34 years of age has been missing since June. April is 5’5” tall, 130 pounds with dark blonde hair and brown eyes. April has not been heard […]
Teacher Maegan Schopper wins National Educators Rising Champion Award
Maegan Schopper, a teacher in Rapides Parish, recently earned the National Educators Rising Champion Award in the School Leader Division for her dedication to mentoring future educators. The honor was bestowed upon her at the Educators Rising National Conference in Washington, D.C. where she spoke to 3,300 students involved in Educators Rising clubs nationwide. Schopper emphasized the impact teachers have on shaping the next generation and encouraged students to consider a teaching career to make a difference in the world.
Attorney files complaint against Alexandria’s Utility Department
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On July 1, Thomas Davenport, Jr., a local attorney and owner of The Davenport Firm, APLC, filed a formal complaint against the City of Alexandria’s Utility Department for a “wrongful disconnection” of his residential utility service without any prior notice. “Based on what...
Firework safety tips for the Fourth of July
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - This Fourth of July is going to be a real blast, but it is important to focus on safety when you fire up the night sky with your fireworks. Fireworks are a staple for the holiday, but if not used properly, it can cause injury. The...
Ambulance service wishes Happy 4th of July on Facebook.
Med Express Ambulance Service, Inc. in Alexandria, LA, shared a message on Facebook wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July. The message included emojis of the United States flag and ambulances. Source: Med Express Ambulance Service, Inc. | Alexandria LA | Facebook. Source Type: EMS. Source Location: Alexandria. AI Technology...
Smalls Sliders to open in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - According to a post on social media from Developing Vernon, Beauregard & Rapides Parish, Smalls Sliders plans to open a location in Alexandria. It is set to be located at 1400 MacArthur Drive in the MacArthur Village Shopping Center, between Texas Roadhouse and Chick-fil-A. Smalls Sliders...
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