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Arkansas State Police Out in Force Now Through Labor Day Weekend
As we all look forward to Labor Day Weekend, please remember to be safe on the roads. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) along with Arkansas law enforcement are watching for impaired drivers right now and through the Labor Day Weekend. This year's Drive...
A $300 million entertainment hub is coming to this Gulf Coast city. Here are the plans.
One of the most recognizable structures in a large Gulf Coast city is being demolished and a $300 million "world-class entertainment destination" will be built in its place. The Mobile Civic Center opened in 1964 and has for decades hosted some of the largest events in the city, including Alabama Mardi Gras galas, sporting events, theater performances and concerts.
Major Grocery Chain in Louisiana and Texas Under Fire for Pricing, Privacy Concerns
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A grocery chain with stores across Texas and Louisiana is facing scrutiny in the Senate over new electronic shelf tags, which critics say will lead to unfair pricing. Also of concern to those critics? Privacy issues stemming from small cameras including in some of the...
Who’s Kaitlyn Joshua, the Louisiana woman who spoke at the Democratic National Convention?
The Democratic National Convention heard the stories of three women Monday night who struggled to obtain reproductive health care after the U.S. Supreme Court overruled the 49-year-old Roe v. Wade decision in 2022. They included Kaitlyn Joshua of Baton Rouge, who shared that she was refused treatment for her miscarriage because doctors feared the criminal […]
Find Out How Low Louisiana Ranks When It Comes To Gender Equality
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Here in South Louisiana we are raised to respect our wives, moms, maw maws, and women in general. For the most part, I'd say we do a good job, but that ends when you leave Acadiana. With Women’s Equality Day around the corner and the U.S. ranking just 43rd for gender equality worldwide, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women's Equality in 2024 to determine where women receive the most equal treatment in American society. Where does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana Lottery Launches Annual New Orleans Saints-Branded Scratch-off Giving Players Chances to Score BIG!
For the 16th season, the Louisiana Lottery is partnering with the New Orleans Saints to offer a team-branded scratch-off game at the $5 price point. The $5 Saints Score! scratch-off game launches Aug. 19 featuring a key-number-match playstyle, top prizes of $100,000, plus second chance drawings for gameday prize experiences and official autographed merchandise prizes.
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