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Dutchtown High School announces homecoming court
The 2024 Dutchtown High School homecoming court has been announced. This year's court includes Addison Heinz, Addison Roden, Adyson Hymel, Alayna Ellis, Alise Gros, Allie Cliburn, Cadie Kusy, Charlee Bourgeois, Claire Flanagan, Emma Glaser, Jordan Hurst, Katelyn Bucci, Kendall Shank, Marlie McLellan, Moriah Thompson and Nandi Montegut.
Hazmat scene at Highway 1 near Morganza Spillway
MORGANZA - Fire officials are managing a Hazmat scene on Highway 1 near the Morganza Spillway, according to the Morganza Fire Department. Fire officials say there is no threat to the public and the situation is isolated to one specific area. Officials did not identify what substance leaked or how the Hazmat scene took place.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 15-22
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 15-22: Justin Braud, 28, 36470 Miller Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Trespass;. Torian Porter, Jr., 19, 38107 Smith Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Street Gang Activity, Public Intimidation, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property;. Tremaine Brown,...
Hahnville shines in marquee scrimmage matchup with St. James
Whenever you have two programs from the River Parishes meet on the playing field, you can always expect to see good, physical football. That’s exactly what was delivered Thursday when St. James and Hahnville scrimmaged in Boutte but the Tigers did most of the work. Hahnville’s first-team offense ran...
Iberia DA's attorney argues immunity in attempt to dismiss lawsuit by witness held 6 months
The attorney for Iberia Parish District Attorney Bo Duhé argued Friday that Duhé and an assistant district attorney have immunity in a federal case filed by a witness they jailed for six months without the opportunity for release. Carol Whitehurst, a federal magistrate judge on the United States...
Lafayette Power Poll: We're in an affordable housing crisis (Oh, and Kamala will win in November)
With as much as affordable housing has been in the news in Lafayette — and for all wrong reasons — this month’s Lafayette Power Poll got straight to the point. What is your opinion about the state of affordable housing in the area?. It’s a problem, they...
New levee plugs a hole in city's flood protection
The finishing touches are being applied to the latest part of a years-long effort to beef up flood protection for Morgan City. The work may not have a direct impact on homeowner and flood insurance rates for Morgan City residents seeing steep increases in premiums. But the $200,000 project nears completion in time for a Corps of Engineers inspection of the local levee system, and a better grade won’t do harried homeowners any harm.
PREVIEW 2024: Eagles hope to reap dividends from strong work ethic
St. John does not have a wealth of upperclassmen on its 2024 football roster, but the Eagles possess the tools to be competitive this season, head coach Bryan Troxclair said. He begins his second year at the helm of the program after leading the team to a 5-6 season that ended with a first-round playoff loss at Hanson Memorial.
Community: Gianna Maniscalco wins Girl Scouts of the USA gold award scholarship
Gianna Maniscalco, an Ambassador Girl Scout from Plaquemine, received the Girl Scouts of the USA gold award scholarship for $5,000. Girl Scouts Louisiana East, along with Girl Scouts of the USA, made the announcement. Maniscalco has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten. She is studying nursing at LSU-Alexandria. As a...
The EPA can’t use Civil Rights Act to fight environmental injustice in Louisiana, judge rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has weakened the Biden administration’s effort to use a historic civil rights law to fight industrial pollution alleged to have taken a heavier toll on minority communities in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James David Cain of Lake Charles handed down the...
Juvenile justice conference focuses on intervention as offenders get younger
The Louisiana Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice held its 43rd annual gathering at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport. The conference provides training for professionals and nonprofits that work with youth in the system.
Tulsa to Host McNeese on Sunday
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa women's soccer team (1-1-1) is set to host the McNeese Cowgirls (1-2) in the second home game of the season and fourth contest of the year. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. at the Hurricane Soccer Stadium. Fans unable to attend the action in...
Tioga welcomes South Beauregard for preseason scrimmage
BALL, La. (KALB) - The Tioga Indians played in their first scrimmage ahead of the 2024 season, hosting the South Beauregard Knights. One of the notable performers for Tioga was senior running back Travis Adams who scored two touchdowns. Tioga will play in a jamboree next Friday with Menard and...
Gallery Promenade returns to downtown Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Tonight, folks got the chance to meet the local artists of Southwest Louisiana at the Gallery Promenade in downtown Lake Charles. The annual pop-up art gallery is hosted by The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA and celebrates the art spaces, galleries, and museums that work year-round to provide cultural resources, exhibits, and opportunities for both artists and residents.
Annual Southwest Louisiana ‘Out Of The Darkness Walk’
Please come out and show your support for the Annual SWLA Out of The Darkness Community Walk Burton Coliseum Complex Lake Charles presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. If there was ever a cause to show up for, it's this!. Since 2004 hundreds of cities across the nation...
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