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United Way Southwest Louisiana announces new grant recipients
Special to the American Press In a substantial move toward bolstering the resilience and capacity of local social services, United Way Southwest Louisiana is proud to announce its latest round of grant awards. Numerous regional organizations have been selected to receive funding to support critical community services ranging from youth mentoring programs to senior care, […]
Heavy rains on and off Wednesday, flood risk low
More showers and storms today with a threat for heavier rains at times. Rain chances are expected to stay at 80% as activity remains on and off throughout the day. The flash flooding risk for our area remains low and localized. There is a greater threat for flash flooding across southeast Texas today and the […]
Louisiana cities allege environmental damage from lead-wrapped cables in lawsuit against telecoms
One parish and two south Louisiana cities have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against two telecom giants accusing them of failing to remove deteriorating lead-wrapped cables that they say are causing severe environmental damage. The issue has gained prominence nationally and sparked a variety of lawsuits, particularly in the...
Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds
A review of how state officials respond to allegations of abuse at Louisiana facilities that care for the developmentally disabled found that fines assessed for infractions haven’t been effective in preventing abuse. A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report issued Monday noted that maximum fine amounts handed down to intermediate care facilities (ICFs) haven’t been adjusted since […] The post Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana Weather: Heavy Rain and Moderate Temperatures Expected
Shreveport, LA – Rainy weather and moderate temperatures are set to dominate the forecast across Louisiana this week. Residents should prepare for persistent rainfall and cloud cover. According to the US National Weather Service in Shreveport, today will see mostly cloudy skies with temperatures climbing to the mid-80s in...
Louisiana Music Prize sounds off, names 11 finalist bands
Louisiana PrizeFest has shared the names of the bands chosen to play for the gold and the $10,000 top prize in their 2024 best-of-all-things competition. Eleven groups and individuals have been named Music Prize finalists. All will compete on October 18 and 19 at the Remington Garage, 211 Market Street in downtown Shreveport.
Legal brief filed for relocation of Louisiana elementary school from nearby chemical plant
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Legal Defense Fund has filed a brief in an effort to close a St. John the Baptist Parish elementary school and move its location from a nearby chemical plant. On June 12, the LDF filed the brief as part of...
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