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Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. The state’s overall […]
LDWF schedules drawdown on False River
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a drawdown for False River has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Officials say water level reductions are used as a management tool to improve water quality, reduce the impacts of sedimentation, and...
Legal brief filed for relocation of Louisiana elementary school from nearby chemical plant
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Legal Defense Fund has filed a brief in an effort to close a St. John the Baptist Parish elementary school and move its location from a nearby chemical plant. On June 12, the LDF filed the brief as part of...
UPDATE: Fire Hydrant hard flush scheduled for July 25-26
Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply will conduct a hard flush on the water system on July 25-26 in the following areas:. The purpose of this process is to clean out the water lines. Please be aware, that hydrants are fully opened when performing these tests and may stir up sediment in the City’s waterlines.
Enjoy Free Family Fun at City Park!
Join The Coach De Foundation (TCDF) and GoDJ Chris at the 5th annual Coach De’s Closet: Back to School Edition for free back-to-school materials and resources for your family. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, Engage Bank, Bank of Montgomery, and other community partners will have their services on display with activities for the community. Meet TCDF at City Park (401 Amulet Street, Natchitoches, La 71457) on July 27th from 2-5 pm. This event is completely free to the public.
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.
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
Heavy rains on and off Wednesday, flood risk low
More showers and storms today with a threat for heavier rains at times. Rain chances are expected to stay at 80% as activity remains on and off throughout the day. The flash flooding risk for our area remains low and localized. There is a greater threat for flash flooding across southeast Texas today and the […]
Man killed in weekend wreck in rural Louisiana
Correction: The following story incorrectly stated where the victim was from. The victim was from Natchez, Louisiana. The story is corrected below. A Natchez man died in a weekend car wreck in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Officials with the Louisiana State Police report that Chadwick J. Nelson II, of Natchez, Louisiana,...
Truck full of hay catches on fire on I-49, South of Cypress
Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Deputies, Natchitoches Parish Fire District #1 and Louisiana State Police responded to the scene of a fire on July 22 on I-49 southbound near milepost #124 South of Cypress according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Office. The fire consumed a commercial vehicle hauling hay. There were no injuries.
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