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Louisiana Target Stores Announce Major Policy Change on July 15th
If you're a savvy shopper you know where to look for the bullseye on savings, right? Well, that's what the folks who operate Target Stores in cities such as Lafayette, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport would like you to believe. Target has built a "brick and mortar" reputation as a go-to shopping destination for everything from groceries to household items, clothing, and electronics.
Social Media Reacts After Eric Benét Says New Orleans Makes Him Feel Like “A Free Slave” (Video)
Eric Benét recently took a stroll in New Orleans and made an interesting observation about the city’s energy. The singer took to TikTok on July 5 to share that the Crescent City makes him feel like an enslaved man who gained his freedom. RELATED: Whew! Eric Benét Goes Viral After Flexin’ His Vocals From The [...] The post Social Media Reacts After Eric Benét Says New Orleans Makes Him Feel Like “A Free Slave” (Video) appeared first on The Shade Room.
Propane leak the cause of Sunday evening house fire
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday evening, shortly after 7 p.m. on Cypress Manor Court. According to officials, firefighters arrived on the scene to find fire and smoke coming from the rear of a home that was extending to the attic. Four occupants were already safely outside upon their arrival.
Personnel moves at Home Builders Association, Royal Sonesta
Karen Profita has been hired by the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge as executive officer. Profita has held a number of leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including serving as CEO of the Capital Area United Way, vice president/executive director of the Audubon Society/Audubon Louisiana, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board and senior vice president with International Children’s Miracle Network. She has spent the past three years as a real estate agent with Latter & Blum.
Athlon has LSU finishing just outside top 5 in preseason SEC standings
With the SEC expanding to 16 teams with the additions of Texas and Oklahoma, divisions are now a thing of the past. That means that LSU won’t just have to win the SEC West to reach the title game in Atlanta; it will have to finish with a top-two record in the league, as well.
Beryl Sunday Update – Louisiana Flood Threat Looming for Workweek
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are of the opinion that Tropical Storm Beryl will once again achieve hurricane status in the next few hours. Also in the next 24 to 36 hours forecasters believe the storm's center of circulation will make landfall on the middle-Texas coast. The anticipated landfall is in the general vicinity of Matagorda Bay. As of the latest update from the Hurricane Center Beryl is forecast to cross the coast as a Category 1 Hurricane on the Saffir- Simpson Scale.
'I Never Thought of it That Way' is the next Louisiana Inspired Book Club pick
For our next Louisiana Inspired Book Club pick, we have chosen "I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" by journalist and author Mónica Guzmán. We will announce the date and time for our discussion soon. Guzmán is the...
U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
2024 Miss Wheelchair Louisiana talks reign, heads to Michigan to compete for national title
From there, Plowden said she created the non-profit organization, We Matter, which focuses on getting policies changed to ensure that caregivers and members of the disability community get all the necessary resources they need to live a fulfilling quality of life.
New permitless concealed carry law raises concerns about lack of training
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As of July 4, it is legal for Louisiana residents 18 and older to carry concealed guns without a permit or training. Supporters believe the law enhances safety. Critics, including a New Orleans firearms instructor, are worried. Dave Newman, owner of Concealed Carry NOLA and a...
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