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Reports of vehicle pursuit in Pineville
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - News Channel 5 has confirmed with the Pineville Police Department that there was a vehicle pursuit in Pineville on Thursday morning. PPD said that the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in this chase, and that PPD did provide assistance. Witnesses said that...
Texas attorney general going after 3rd border nonprofit that helps migrants
The same day that a court struck down a request by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate a popular faith-based nonprofit that helps migrants on the South Texas border, Paxton's office asked for a hearing to depose another NGO that also assists asylum seekers in South Texas, Border Report has learned.
1 Lafayette Officer Dead, 3 Injured in Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana – Suspect Identified
JEANERETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Police Department has confirmed one of their own was killed in the line of duty in Jeanerette, Louisiana on Thursday. According to a statement released by LPD Sgt. Matthew Benoit, two of the officers injured were struck by bullets. Two others were struck by bullet fragments. Of the four who were injured, one fell in the line of duty.
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
Student Immunizations Available at CMS Meet the Teacher
July 25, 2024 - Aurora Concepts will be at Meet the Teacher on Monday, August 5 at Center Middle School to offer vaccines. TDap and Meningitis Vaccines are required to enter 7th grade. HPV optional. All insurance policies will be verified, please sign up with the link if you plan...
Shreveport Park completes improvements: new pavilion, picnic tables, and more
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation says Shreveport’s 10-acre park has significantly transformed. Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation (“Caddo Parks”) says P.B.S. Pinchback Park has become a favorite in West Shreveport, known for its diverse range of outdoor amenities. According to their website, P.B.S. Pinchback...
50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival in Shreveport gets go-ahead for alcohol permits
A resolution to waive the Shreveport Code of Ordinances related to hours of operation for special event temporary alcohol permits for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was passed by the Shreveport City Council at Tuesday's session. The council voted unanimously to waive subsection (b) of 10-177 from Aug. 8-11 for the...
Celebrate Humor & Harmony at Black Business Block Party
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — During Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson’s Humor and Harmony weekend, Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBACC) revealed they are hosting a ‘Black Business Block Party’ and looking for vendors. According to the news release, the Black Business Block Party Pop-Up...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Louisiana won’t see constitutional changes to tax and budget policy anytime soon
Voters won’t be deciding on constitutional changes to the state budget or tax structure anytime soon now that Louisiana lawmakers have decided not to meet again for the rest of 2024. Despite the efforts of Gov. Jeff Landry, conservative activists and one particularly influential GOP donor, legislators could not be convinced to return to Baton […]
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor...
Excessive rainfall, flooding on today’s docket
Excessive rain and flooding continues to be a concern in Southwest Louisiana as another cluster of slow-moving thunderstorms will approach the region from the southwest today. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said a flood watch continues through 4 p.m. today. He said additional rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches with localized […]
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