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Louisiana’s Heat Makes Us Agitated, Jumpy and Miserable, Science Says
Chances are that the extreme heat in Louisiana is making you wonder if the temperature can really have an impact on our attitude, and you know the answer is "yes" on so many levels. Just how much does the extreme heat in Louisiana impact our emotions? Research reveals a significant...
List of New Louisiana Laws That Went into Effect This Week
Every year, Louisiana gets a TON of new laws and statutes. And this year is no different. Quite frankly, typically, most of them are relatively boring and don't directly impact our every day lives. That's just the way things go. However, this year, there's a few new laws that will...
Louisiana Ranks as Fifth Hottest State, According to Study
Many of us think that we live in the hottest place in America. However, you should now know that this is not the case -- we're merely the fifth hottest state. A study conducted by Payless Power used data collected from weather patterns from January 2009 to October 2023 in major cities in each state.
Three Texas Lakes Named As Dirtiest In All Of Nation
There's nothing like hanging out at a Texas lake is there?. Especially when it's scorching hot in the Lone Star State. Just imagine jumping into the lake or floating around on an inner tube. If that doesn't seem like a perfect summer day, with a cold beverage of your choice, then we don't know what is.
Shreveport Welcomes World Champ Mark Henry
Former Olympian and World Heavyweight Champion, Mark Henry is coming to Shreveport this august for Geek'd Con. Mark Henry started his athletic career as a powerlifter at age 18, earning himself the name of World's Strongest Teenager after setting world records for his age, that title would follow him into adulthood as the World's Strongest Man. Henry would take part in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and won several medals in the Pan American Games, later retiring from weightlifting after suffering a back injury. Henry began his pro-wrestling career in 1996 and would go on to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
Beryl’s Track – Northerly Shift a Concern for Gulf of Mexico
The "headline" of the 2 a.m. advisory on Hurricane Beryl from the National Hurricane Center sums up the seriousness of the situation in the Caribbean Sea this Wednesday morning. That headline reads "Dangerous Hurricane Beryl Expected to Bring Life-Threatening Winds and Storm Surge to Jamaica Later Today and the Cayman Islands Tonight and Thursday".
Shreveport Fire Department Battle Vacant House Fire
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 2:46 AM, the Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) received a 911 call reporting a house on fire in the 2500 block of Quinton Street. Engine 8 arrived on scene within five (5) minutes and reported the one-story residential structure was fully involved in fire. It...
Americans Need $186K For Financial Security
It's a well-known fact that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably. According to Bankrate’s annual Financial Freedom Survey, just 6% of Americans who know what they need to feel secure say they are already earning that amount. Meanwhile, about 2 in 5 (37%) believe they’ll eventually reach that income, but 31% think it’s unlikely, and 18% believe it will never happen in their lifetime.
These Are the Best Kid Friendly Fireworks
The Fourth of July is a fun holiday for the whole family! From the hot dogs and burgers to the swimming and fireworks, everyone has something they enjoy about Independence Day celebrations. But for those little ones who may be discovering the holiday for the first time, you'll want to make sure they're safe, especially when it comes to fireworks!
Caddo DA Holding Youth Leadership Academy in Shreveport
The Caddo Parish District Attorney's office, in partnership with Shreveport Community Renewal Friendship House, Volunteers for Youth Justice and the Multicultural Center-The South, will host the first-of-its-kind, weeklong Caddo DA Youth Leadership Academy, encouraging middle school students from diverse backgrounds across Caddo Parish to dream and fulfill a productive future.
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
Louisiana Is Full of Speed Traps and These Are the Worst
It was a simple question that I posted to my personal Facebook page, but the overwhelming number of responses literally blew me out of the water. What Louisiana town are you most likely to get a ticket in? That was the question, and once asked, the Facebook flood gates opened wide.
The 7 Best Fourth Of July Celebrations In Louisiana
The Fourth of July brings families together across Louisiana and nationwide. Many families take advantage of the holiday and vacation to places like Orange Beach or Destin. Don't worry if you plan on staying in the boot for the 4th. There are plenty of great celebrations with fireworks displays across the state that onlyinyourstate.com highlighted.
Terrifying Video of Cat 4 Hurricane Beryl Slamming Into the Island of Carriacou
On Monday (7/1/24) Hurricane Beryl made its violent landfall through the island of Carriacou as it continued to travel westward into the Caribbean Sea. Hitting land as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds around 150 mph, Hurricane Beryl ripped "off roofs, knocked down trees, filled air with debris" and that's putting it lightly.
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Louisiana Meteorologist Donald Jones Discusses Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl is breaking all kinds of records as it wrecks the Caribbean with its Category 5 Hurricane strength. Currently, Hurricane Beryl is expected to make landfall in Northeast Mexico or the panhandle of Texas sometime this coming Sunday. We are still seven days out from landfall so stay tuned to on-air and on our mobile app for the latest information as the storm nears the Gulf Coast.
Shreveport Man Arrested for Grimmett Drive Murder
SHREVEPORT, LA- Shreveport Police Make Arrest in Overnight Homicide. Shreveport Police have made an arrest following last night’s homicide in north Shreveport. On July 1, 2024, just after 9:45 p.m., Shreveport Police patrol officers responded to the 2100 block of Grimmett Drive on reports of a shooting. Arriving officers located a man suffering from multiple gunshot injures. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Target Changing Checkout Rules at All Louisiana Locations
There are some things about automation I've become very fond of. I know most people reading this won't remember this, but I remember when we started pumping our own gas. It was revolutionary. No more having to run carbon-copy imprints of your gas station credit card. Something else I prefer...
Is This Arizona Museum Really Full Of S**T?
This Arizona museum is, literally and figuratively, the shizzle. It's not only all about it, (and full of it), the displays are old as s*** too. The name of this Arizona museum pretty much says it all ... the Poozeum is a museum dedicated entirely to "poo". Really, really old, (and sometimes as big as s***) poo from a zillion years ago.
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