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Louisiana Windshield Damage – A Rock Falls From a Truck, Who Pays?
If the question is "What is Louisiana known for"? Then the answer might just be good food and bad roads. I don't think there is any argument that some of the best meals you can find are at hole-in-the-wall places in Krotz Springs, Estherwood, Charenton, and Loreauville. And some of the worst roads you could ever experience will be the roads that you have to take to get to those communities.
Was Your Louisiana Social Security Data Hacked? Find Out For Sure
You probably read the headlines last week. A massive security breach may have compromised the personal records of millions of Louisiana residents. From New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Lake Charles, and every other city in the state, if you have a Social Security card and account, your sensitive information could have been compromised.
Louisiana gambling revenues have mixed results to start new fiscal year
(The Center Square) — July 1 marked a new fiscal year for Louisiana's Gaming Control Board and the month's revenue numbers were in flux compared to the prior month. Harrah's Casino in New Orleans, the state's lone land-based casino gaming facility, saw increased revenues of $2.5 million, or 16.4% in July. The $17.7 million return is also up 1.3% from July of last year.
Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
Louisiana Official Assures High Speed Internet Coming To All
Is it a case of "business as usual" or is Louisiana truly committed to providing a source of high-speed internet to everyone?. In a recent interview with the Louisiana Radio Network, Louisiana Director of the State Office of Broadband Development Veneeth Iyengar said, “I can’t stress the importance of the development of broadband and how it needs to go to every single nook and cranny of the state and how it impacts both workforce development and economic development.”
New law that undoes mug shot restrictions can affect livelihoods, advocates say
A new law in Louisiana undoes the progress the state has made in restricting the release of mug shots for people accused of non-violent crimes, say criminal justice reform advocates and the New Orleans public defenders’ office. Act 281, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, went into effect on Aug....
Low chance of tropical development in the Central Atlantic over the next 3-7 days.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has a low chance, 20%, of possible tropical development in the Central Atlantic over the next 3-7 days. Forecast data out of europe have been consistent over the past 24 hours in developing a possible tropical depression by the Labor Day Weekend. This same forecast...
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