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New Iberia applying for grant to preserve and revitalize mobile homes
The city is applying for the Federal Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement Program, which provides $225 million nationwide to preserve and revitalize housing units, primarily for low- and moderate-income residents.
Volunteer opportunities in Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, is a supporter-funded nonprofit dedicated...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Louisiana Gunowners Now Able to Conceal Weapons without a Permit
BASTROP, La. (KTVE / KARD)– Louisiana’s new law that would allow carrying a concealed handgun without a permit is set to go into effect tomorrow. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on what that means for gun owners. State Republicans have advocated for years about permit-less concealed carry and in Governor Jeff Landry’s special session […]
Lamendola’s Supermarket holding dedication ceremony and fundraiser for employee who was allegedly murdered by husband
GONZALES — A fundraiser and dedication ceremony are being held in honor of Brenda Thomas-Morris, a beloved employee at Lamendola’s Supermarket who was murdered last month. Morris touched many lives with her kindness and infectious smile during her 13 years at Lamendola’s. The store is organizing a fundraiser to help cover her daughter’s graduation expenses as she starts her senior year of high school next month.
Two dead in Mandeville following welfare check turned police shooting
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reports Mandeville police were conducting a welfare check Friday night when a man shot and killed a woman on Heavens Drive. Moments later, the man was shot and killed by a Mandeville officer.
Reports: LSU gains commitment from former Dallas Baptist pitcher Connor Benge
A former Bengal ace used to wearing Purple and Gold is now apparently a Tiger. LSU has added Dallas Baptist transfer Connor Benge from the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Benge, a former LSU-Eunice standout, was a reliever this past season for DBU, posting a 5.73 ERA with 35 strikeouts...
Louisiana folk culture takes center stage on July 20
The 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. The festival’s curated showcase of Louisiana folk musicians, food vendors and traditional crafts persons will open at 9 a.m. with live entertainment scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The…
A Clean Louisiana is Good for Business
Addressing the litter problem in Louisiana is a responsibility we all must share. In order to engage Louisiana businesses in reducing and preventing litter, the Clean Biz Partnership was developed by Keep Louisiana Beautiful and the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executives. This is a new program and there are incentives for participating Chambers and businesses. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to participate. A Chamber of Commerce membership is not required. Here are some businesses who have said yes to helping keep Natchitoches litter free.
Fiddlers take the stage for the annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship
The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20 in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches- NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus.Fiddlers may compete in the championship or non-championship, as well as in the twin fiddle category. Registration…
LSU offering freshmen $3,000 not to live in dorms this semester
BATON ROUGE, La. — Incoming freshman with home addresses within 30 minutes of the LSU's Baton Rouge campus now have the option to stay at home this semester instead of living on campus and will get paid to do it. “We’ve offered some of our local students here the...
They say nobody's keeping score, but on Field Day, HAM radio operators know better
No one's keeping score, or so they say. But by the end of the day, it's a sure bet the Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club will be comparing its tally of contacts to other clubs throughout North America. That's the way it usually goes on the Association Amateur Radio Field...
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