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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.
The Truth About the Six-Foot Shark Caught in Red River
A couple weeks ago, from July 7-13, Discovery Channel celebrated their annual "Shark Week" and again this year, millions of Americans tuned in. This year's celebration was wildly successful and according to thefutoncritic.com firmly ranked the network #1 in primetime in key demographics for the week. With our obvious attraction...
NSU family welcomes Genovese as 21st president
Northwestern State University hosted a press conference and reception to introduce James T. Genovese as the university’s 21st president Tuesday, July 23. Genovese and his family were met with congratulations from the university and Natchitoches communities, elected officials, alumni and school supporters. Genovese expressed gratitude for the outpouring of...
Rain and cooler temps roll on into Wednesday
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Scattered rain showers and storms are expected throughout the majority of the ArkLaTex for the entire day. More and more storms in particular will look to target areas of NW LA around Natchitoches. High temperatures will only reach the upper 70′s and lower 80′s.
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.
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 reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
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 approved by the FDA is to take the...
Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday
A flood watch is in effect for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana through 7 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches with localized heavier amounts are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Today The area will see showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 a.m., mainly between 11 a.m. and 1 […] The post Flood watch in effect through 7 a.m. Thursday appeared first on Orange Leader.
Louisiana physician convicted of illegal opioid distribution
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million. Dr. Talbot owned and operated Medex Clinical Consultants, a medical clinic that accepted cash payments from individuals seeking prescriptions...
Austin Retires After 37 Years with Soil (Natural Resources) Conservation Service
You might say Glenn Austin has turned in his governmental shovel and taken up one of his own. The Tannehill resident is a familiar face around Winn, having helped private landowners for 37 year to conserve natural resources on their farms and timberlands. From 1995 until his recent retirement, he’s been the Natchitoches District (including Winn) district conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (originally Soil Conservation Service).
Effect Fitness’s Annual ‘318-Field Day’ Draws Crowd
Courtesy of Effect Fitness, LLC and Winnfield Volunteers. The following pictures are from this past Saturday, July 20th. Effect Fitness returned to Winn Parish for their 3rd annual ‘318-Field-Day’, promoting not only healthy living but community fellowship. Events of the day included a mobile health clinic, a pop up pantry, backpacks, food, music and plenty of fun down at the Moss Street Gym and ballparks.
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