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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...
Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
Rapper Birdman and his brother Slim honored in street-renaming ceremony in Uptown
KENNER, La. — Bryan "Birdman" Williams and his brother Ronald "Slim" Wiliams were honored in the area they grew up in, Wednesday. The Saratoga and Erato intersection will now be called "Williams Brothers Way." This happened just days before Cash Money Records will reunite during Essence Festival 2024. The...
Man shoots, kills his grandparents in Washington Parish
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. — A man is in custody after shooting and killing his grandparents, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a shooting in the Mt. Hermon area around 2 p.m. Investigators say 23-year-old Colby Stokes told a neighbor that he had shot his grandparents....
Olivia Dunne shows off incredible physique in skintight outfit as she falls into flattering position and fans gasp ‘wow’
OLIVIA Dunne showed off her impressive physique while attempting a gymnastics move. The 21-year-old didn’t complete the move, but she failed in style which led to plenty of fan reaction. Last week, the LSU product Dunne posted a clip on her TikTok account which boasts 8 million followers. She was seen donning small, tight gray […]
Traffic, parking restrictions for July 4, ESSENCE Fest weekend in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department has outlined public safety measures ahead of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture and Fourth of July celebrations. Officials urge the public to prepare for heavy traffic and plan transportation accordingly as downtown and French Quarter areas are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
The Victory Belles are keeping the memories alive through music
At a time when artists such as Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are household names, a trio of ladies, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, are capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, especially those with military ties. The Victory Belles are stationed in the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, and call BB’s Stage Door Canteen their home. On July 20, they will be making their way to an assignment in Natchitoches, as part of the entertainment lineup planned for the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival.
What to know about the new permitless concealed carry law in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, a bill was passed into law that allowed citizens to conceal carry in public without a permit in Louisiana. Act No. 1, authored by Senator Blake Miguez (R-La.), allows citizens in Louisiana to carry a concealed firearm without...
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
The John Minor Wisdom United States Fifth Court of Appeals building in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Oct. 3, 2017 (Jolie McCullough/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. If the 5th U.S....
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