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Pet Tuesday: Adopt Calista! Acadiana Animal Aid's Adoptable Dog of the Week
Marissa Guidry with Acadiana Animal Aid, joined News15 at Noon to share the details on sweet Calista! She was initially brought to the shelter from a hoarding case with her babies. Her babies were adopted and she was even adopted, only to be returned for being "too shy". Now, she is a shy girl and it does take a minute for her to adjust, but she is a total sweetheart who can get along with anyone. She would do well in a home with another dog and with kids. If your looking for a fluffy girl that's cool, calm and collected, Calista is your girl.
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 Ragin Cajun Fan Day
Fan Day has been set for Saturday, August 17th, from 12 pm-2 pm at Blackham Coliseum! Here’s what fans can expect at this year’s event:. Giveaways—Fans should arrive early to receive a fan day T-shirt, fall sports posters, and other items courtesy of Our Lady of Lourdes Health and LUS Fiber.
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...
Former Lafayette police chief's federal discrimination lawsuit dismissed
A federal lawsuit by former Lafayette Police Chief Thomas Glover over his 2021 firing was dismissed Monday. Glover, who is Black, sued Lafayette Consolidated Government and former Mayor-President Josh Guillory in February 2023 for his dismissal after about 10 months on the job. He alleged he was fired due to...
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.
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