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Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/24/24: A similar pattern over the next few days with rain chances during the afternoon
I hope everyone has had an amazing start to their week! The pattern has been pretty similar these past couple of days and it’ll continue to be like this the rest of the week. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon and evening, but it won’t be a complete washout.
Huge Black Bear Spotted Looking for Food in Louisiana
Black bears are running rampant in Louisiana and another huge bear has been spotted in south Louisiana. In the social media group Louisiana Black Bear Report, Randy Bergeron posted photos of a huge black bear near a deer feeder, and by the looks of it, this bear has been eating well near Palmetto, Louisiana.
United Way Southwest Louisiana announces new grant recipients
Special to the American Press In a substantial move toward bolstering the resilience and capacity of local social services, United Way Southwest Louisiana is proud to announce its latest round of grant awards. Numerous regional organizations have been selected to receive funding to support critical community services ranging from youth mentoring programs to senior care, […]
2024 GF Media Day Preview: Bunkie High School (Bunkie, LA)
In 2024, the Bunkie Panthers are looking to build off an incredible 2023 campaign as head coach Jimmie Hillman’s squad accomplished a whole lot in his first year leading the Panthers to their first 7-0 start since 2003. It was a great first year for the former Marksville head...
Woods appointed as replacement for Hickman on DeRidder Council
Monte Mary Johnson Woods was unanimously appointed the District 2 Councilmember at the DeRidder City Council meeting this week. The District 2 seat became vacant after former Councilmember Artemese Hickman stepped down earlier this month. Woods was nominated by Councilmember John Marcello, District 3. He said Woods was Hickman’s recommendation. As a lifelong DeRidder resident […]
Shreveport's Jerry Edwards makes history as first Black federal judge in Western District
Jerry Edwards Jr.'s admits his legal career ascended even faster than he could have dreamed. Edwards was hired for a clerkship just out of law school in 2003 by the prestigious, century-old Blanchard Walker law firm in Shreveport and by 2014 was a partner there. "They kept hiring me," said Edwards, laughing.
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