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Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
APD asks for public’s help in finding missing teen
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old, Jamarious Kelly. He is described as a Black male, 5′8″ tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He was last seen in the Murray Street area on July 25.
NSU announces 2024 home kickoff times
Kickoff times are set for Northwestern State’s five home games. NSU will start its home schedule with consecutive 6 p.m. kickoffs against Prairie View A&M (Sept. 7) and Weber State (Sept. 21). The Demons’ two October home games will begin at 2 p.m., starting with the Oct. 12 matchup...
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
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.
Olympic capsules: We've got details on the 35 LSU, Louisiana athletes competing in Paris
PARIS — It’s a long way from the quiet practice gyms, sun-splashed tracks and echo-filled swimming pools of Louisiana to the grand stage of the Olympic Games. But that’s where 35 current and former LSU and Louisiana athletes have gathered, to compete in Paris in the Games of the 33rd Olympiad.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses, and one use...
After summer tour with uncle Tim McGraw, Timothy Wayne heads back to LSU with big plans
Timothy Wayne has become very good at juggling. He’s been navigating life as a full-time LSU student, which includes an active social life as part of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, while debuting his single “God Made A Country Boy,” released by Universal Music Group Nashville, this past May.
NSU Music Academy Accepting Students
The NSU Music Academy is accepting students for the Fall 2024 semester. The academy is under the direction of Northwestern State music faculty Dr. John Price and Dr. Francis Yang and offers piano, guitar, percussion and voice lessons for students from age six to adults. Lessons are taught face to face or online. Teachers at the academy are graduate and undergraduate music students studying at Northwestern State.
Nominees Sought for 2024 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals
Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals. The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from Northwestern State University,...
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
NPSO arrests 3 in connection with death of man who had been missing 2 years
NATCHITOCHES, La. – It took a little over two years to find Steven Burkett’s body after he had been reported missing. Two months later, three people are in custody. The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested John A. Mitchell, 56; Randall Obannon, 43; and Shelly Florane. Mitchell and Obannon are in the parish detention center. It's uncertain where Florane is being held.
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