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The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress.
If you’re to believe the far right, our voter rolls face constant peril from the threat of ill-willed hackers, nefarious foreign conspirators and evil villains that make James Bond’s various nemeses look like Teletubbies. I could argue that Teletubbies are actually evil in their own way, but the point is that Republican leaders from Congress […] The post The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress. appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
High insurance premiums affect home-buying decisions
Earlier this year, CNBC reported that 31 percent of Gen Z can’t afford to buy or rent, and 2023 was the least affordable home buying year in more than a decade. In Southwest Louisiana, high interest rates and inflation aren’t the only thing keeping young adults living at home and hampering the real estate market. […]
Lottery warning to check tickets for unclaimed $50,000 Powerball prize and winner only has hours left to get the money
LOTTERY players have been warned about a fast-approaching deadline for a five-figure prize pot. The winning Powerball ticket was bought earlier this year, but the owner still has yet to come forward and collect the money. Lousiana Lottery officials are desperately searching for the ticket holder before time runs out and the $50,000 prize pot […]
Ramsey’s hot streak continues with Junior Amateur Championship win
No matter where he’s teed off in the state of Louisiana this summer, youngster Grey Ramsey has proven he can take on any course in any condition. And now, he can add Junior Amateur Champion (12-13 year-old division) and an automatic spot on the Louisiana team at the 2024 Junior River Cup to be held in September following his win last week LGA Junior Amateur Championship at the Mallard Golf Club in Lake Charles, La.
Some Beauregard Parish school employees will see pay increase
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - Some employees at Beauregard Parish schools will soon see a pay increase. Raises and salaries for those working in the school system are topics that are discussed often. Just last month, Gov. Jeff Landry signed ACT 311 into law to provide for additional compensation for teachers...
The Switch Is On: ‘News 15 at Ten’ rises to the top in May sweeps
LAFAYETTE, La. — July is known for fireworks and this year it’s ushering in an explosive change within the Acadiana television news landscape. The results of the Nielsen May sweeps ratings data were just recently revealed for the Lafayette television market - and it reflects a dramatic shift in viewers for late local news.
Tini Tuesday Tour: The CHIMES
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The Tini Tuesday Tour has kicked off. You can vote for your favorite restaurant’s martini masterpiece to help crown “Lafayette’s BEST Martini 2024.” Follow along each week on the Tini Tuesday Tour from June 25 to August 13 and cast your votes for Lafayette’s Best Martini.
Belle's Tower memory care facility receives new roof from Lafayette Roofing
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Belle's Tower, the region's first memory care facility in downtown Lafayette, is receiving a new roof. Lafayette Roofing replaced the entire roof of the 2,500-square-foot facility on Monday, July 15.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office unhindered by crime lab backlog
Unlike other parts of the state, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is is not hindered by a backlog in the processing of sexual assault kits, or other crime lab work. “The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office runs the Southwest Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory. This crime lab is the regional lab that serves the five-parish area (Allen, Beauregard, […]
Cool on Wheels: Ellie P's Mobile Ice Cream Parlor brings sweet treats to your doorstep
Newly opened Ellie P's Mobile Ice Cream Parlor is all about bringing the cool to you. Owners Al and Sherry Diaz del Valle wanted to bring something different to the area. “We wanted a different concept and wanted to offer what we felt like we didn't have around this area,” Al Diaz del Valle said. “We researched for about two years now, and had to do a lot of work, but finally received our bus around mid-April.”
Chick-fil-A on corner of Jackson, MacArthur in Alexandria slated to reopen in fall
Temporarily closed for construction, the Chick-fil-A on the corner of Jackson Street and Macarthur Drive is projected to reopen this fall pending any delays, according to a statement by Chick-fil-A Inc. “We are always looking for opportunities to elevate our restaurant experience for team members and guests,” it continues. “Chick-fil-A...
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