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Armstrong named Senior Associate VP of Finance at GSU
The financial stewardship of an institution is a testament to its ability to sustain and support its mission. Grambling State University has exponentially improved its fiscal health score since 2018 and looks to build on the momentum of success. The hire of Quaneshia T. Armstrong, CPA, MBA, as Associate Vice...
Venue change announced for Humor and Harmony
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Humor and Harmony weekend events will no longer be held outside in the August heat. Curtis’ 50 Cent’ Jackson posted on his Instagram that the event is being moved indoors due to extreme temperatures and that the safety of event-goers is being prioritized. The event was originally slated to happen at Independence Stadium.
From biscuits to BRAT: Fun things to do this weekend in Shreveport-Bossier City
Feel like dancing the night away? Perhaps your inner zen needs nurturing (and yes, food counts). Either way, there’s something for everyone’s groove. From biscuits to BRAT, here are some ways to have fun this weekend in Shreveport-Bossier City:. Bookmobile in Caddo Common Park. In partnership with the...
8 challenge Sharon Weston Broome in Baton Rouge mayor's race; qualifying period closes
BATON ROUGE — Two Republican and two Independent candidates joined the race for East Baton Rouge Parish mayor-president on Friday, giving voters nine choices for the city's leadership when voters visit polls in November. Four Metro Council members, all of them Republicans, ended the filing unopposed, and five seats...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Louisiana Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
Air Travel Grounded – Louisiana Passengers Call Your Airline
There appears to be a major IT issue involving several of the airlines that serve airports in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge this morning. The issue is not just confined to Louisiana airports nor is it confined exclusively to the airline industry. Since many of you...
Curious Louisiana tells the story of a Louisiana Olympian who competed in Hitler's shadow
He was 17 years old and had never traveled outside of Louisiana. Yet, there William Tennant Brown sat on an ocean liner bound for Berlin, his teammates by his side. The year was 1936, and Brown would be competing against the world in the shadow of Adolf Hitler. One of his teammates, a young African American man named Jesse Owens would win four gold medals.
Encouraging repairs, bringing life to downtown Shreveport's vacant properties
In 2019, the city of West Monroe, concerned about the number of vacant properties in its downtown district, enacted a vacant property registry modeled after a similar one in San Antonio. The property registry in San Antonio is one of hundreds on the books across the U.S., in towns as...
Evening Forecast – Friday, July 19th
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Tonight, start to see some clearing of showers and cloud cover but it still limited as the stationary front stays draped over the Ark-La-Miss. There is still a possibility of some showers and storms but is just as limited as the clearing. With some drier air starting to move in, overnight lows could fall into the low 70s with light winds.
Monroe Youth Development Program aims to promote lifestyle improvement in young males
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A youth development program is currently seeking young male residents in Ouachita Parish for membership. “A Bigger Picture Global, L3C” aims to promote drug prevention, crime reduction, scholastic achievement and more. A lot of people come from an area where they need help or where they need a positive influence, and […]
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