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BPSO Invites Public to Grand Opening for Ragley Substation
Beauregard Parish, La - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce an event they described as a “long time coming” , the opening of a new substation. The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to join them tomorrow, Thursday, July 25, 2024, as they host the Grand Opening for their brand new Southside Substation in Ragley. The event is open to the public and will take place from 11am-1pm. Lunch will be provided for the event.
Shreveport's Jerry Edwards makes history as first Black federal judge in Western District
Jerry Edwards Jr.'s admits his legal career ascended even faster than he could have dreamed. Edwards was hired for a clerkship just out of law school in 2003 by the prestigious, century-old Blanchard Walker law firm in Shreveport and by 2014 was a partner there. "They kept hiring me," said Edwards, laughing. ...
APD seeking suspect wanted in Overton Street homicide investigation
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Darrell Jefferson, 23, of Alexandria, who is wanted for second-degree murder in connection with the June 18 homicide in the 2700 block of Overton Street. Jefferson is described as a Black male, 5′9″...
National Night Out aims to build relationships between community, police
By Emily Burleigh DeRidder’s sixth annual National Night Out celebrations begin soon. National Night Out is a nationwide “community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and a more caring place to live,” said event coordinator Jackie Herrington, secretary to the police chief, DeRidder Police Department. “The event brings […]
Administrator at St. Mary’s Residential Training School stepping down
The following has been provided by the Diocese of Alexandria:. After more than 20 years of service to the ministry of St. Mary’s Residential Training School, Bishop Robert Marshall, Catholic Diocese of Alexandria, has announced that Christi Guillot is stepping down from her role as administrator effective July 26, 2024.
One Man's Effort and a Louisiana Return for Lecomte
Ten years ago, Ron Schneider began a quest to find Henri Delattre's (1801-1876) oil painting of the celebrated Thoroughbred Lecomte. As the curator at the Old Lecompte High School and Museum in Lecompte, La., the painting enticed him. He would be reminded each time he saw the horse's image, which figures prominently on the central Louisiana town's official flag as well as the high school's yearbook.
Hard flush for city water lines planned in Natchitoches
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - A hard flush on the water system may cause sediment to stir up in Natchitoches. On July 24 - 26th, the Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply will conduct a hard flush on the water system. Areas where the flushes will happen:. Nolley Road. Texas...
Louisiana rapper ‘Lil Boosie’ facing new charges in connection to San Diego arrest
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Rapper Torrence “Boosie” Hatch Jr. is facing new charges in connection to his arrest in San Diego last year, less than two weeks after a federal judge threw out the previous case against him, court filings show. U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath’s office...
Fed up with pile-driving for big Bayou Lafourche project, Donaldsonville property owners sue
In December, Donaldsonville residents complained of “extremely loud” noise and alleged damage to historic buildings amid pile-driving for a Bayou Lafourche project that aims to revitalize the water supply. In January, city officials discussed suing to halt the construction. Now, property owners have taken legal action. As of...
Galley One EIIIeven and West Leesville Elementary Hosting Dedication of Mural
Leesville, La - GALLERY ONE EIIIEVEN and the students and staff of West Leesville Elementary in Leesville invite the public to the dedication of the new mural “Louisiana Wildflowers” on Building B of the WLE campus on August 13 at 9:00 am. The mural was painted by artist...
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Lack of Broadband May Be Stifling Rural Louisiana Business
(TNS) — The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe hosted its third annual Louisiana Rural Economic Development conference in Marksville. Speakers ranged from the state Commissioner of Agricultural and Forestry, Mike Strain, to rural educators. During Monday's conference, high-speed broadband Internet and its necessity for modern life and business were central topics. Broadband...
Louisiana’s role in NASA’s upcoming moon mission; Baton Rouge painter on the relationship between art and health
The push to unionize auto plants in the South appears to have lost momentum. This comes after a big loss in May when workers at a Mercedes factory rejected joining the United Auto Workers. Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom visited the UAW’s campaign in Montgomery, Alabama to learn...
La. Guard intelligence battalion welcomes new commander and sergeant major
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - The Louisiana National Guard’s 415th Military Intelligence Battalion (Interrogation) welcomed its new command team, Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Barrett Lancon and Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Mount, during an official change of command and change of responsibility ceremony at Gillis W. Long Center in Carville, July 20.
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