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Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
Coal power plants cost Americans millions when they didn’t have to, study says
Utility companies in Louisiana saddled in- and out-of-state customers with $340 million in unnecessary costs over the past three years by choosing to run outdated, inefficient coal plants when cleaner, more affordable energy sources were available, according to a recent study an environmental group commissioned. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a coalition of environmental lawyers, […]
A Favorite Louisiana Airline Announces Major Change to Boarding Procedure
A popular airline that many in Louisiana love to use when traveling is breaking a 50-year tradition when it comes to boarding the plane. Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that they are breaking away from the tradition of allowing passengers to sit where they want and will even now offer premium seating.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Report ranks Louisiana last for at risk youth, citing unemployment, poverty, health, education
A new study ranks Louisiana as the worst state for the highest percentage of at-risk youth, another survey in which the state ranks last in key quality of life metrics. The WalletHub report released this week showed Louisiana with the highest percentage of at risk youth based on 15 indicators. ...
Win Tickets to 2024 Geek’d Con in Louisiana
Geek'd Con is coming back to downtown Shreveport this August! Dress up in your best cosplay and come out to this year's event on August 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing its event to the Ark-La-Tex area. It is the...
Ohio deputies allegedly find 13.3 grams of ecstasy during traffic stop, 1 arrested
One of the passengers, Christopher Franklin, 25, claimed ownership and was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail for two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies. Additional charges may be presented to the Noble County Grand Jury.
Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
Gregory Taylor, Independent candidate for EBR Mayor-President race, drops out
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Gregory Taylor, one of three Independent candidates that qualified to run for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, announced he has dropped out of the race. Taylor, a heavy equipment mechanic, released a statement announcing his withdrawal and endorsement of Democratic candidate “Ted” James....
New EBR schools superintendent LaMont Cole outlines priorities for district
BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge School Board introduced newly selected superintendent Lamont Cole and new deputy superintendent Adam Smith during a news conference on Thursday. Cole was unanimously selected at a board meeting on Wednesday night, while Smith was approved with only Nathan Rust voting against him.
CRIME STOPPERS: Answers sought in 1986 unsolved homicide
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Authorities are searching for answers from the public in the 1986 death of a man. According to officials, the body of Jonathan Georgetown was found inside a burnt 1977 Mercury Montego on Rosedale Road in West Baton Rouge Parish almost 38 years ago. Officials say...
Gaming and Leisure Properties reports record Q2 results
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc., a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust that owns the property of all three of Baton Rouge’s casinos, reported record second-quarter financial results in Q2 2024. GLPI reported $380.6 million in total revenue in Q2 2024, up from the $356.6 million it reported in Q2...
Wet weather pattern continues through weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Deep tropical moisture combined with onshore flow with a nearby low will keep our weather pattern wet and unsettled through the next several days. Friday will be party sunny to mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of rain/storms, bit better of a chance in the afternoon, with highs around 90.
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