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Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
Six Louisiana Conn’s HomePlus Locations Are Closing After Bankruptcy
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Conn's HomePlus has been in business for over 134 years and has no filed for bankruptcy. We have all the details on which store locations in Louisiana will be closing. The company has over 170 locations around nationwide and CNN is reporting that almost half of those...
Louisiana Residents, Popular Airline Company Changing Seating Policies
Hey, Louisiana travelers! If you love flying with Southwest Airlines, there's an important update you need to know about. Southwest Airlines is changing its open seating policy, and we want to make sure you're ready for your next flight!. First, let's talk about what open seating means. On most airlines,...
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter. She is the fourth-oldest person in the world, according to LongeviQuest. Spain's Maria Branyas Morera is recognized as the world's oldest person at 117. Learn More Here.
Vappie’s pension is thousands of dollars a month, but could a state law impact that?
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Recently retired NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie will receive a monthly pension of over $6,000. But after being indicted last week on federal charges, there are questions about whether Vappie could lose some of his pension if convicted. According to the La. Municipal Police Employees Retirement System,...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
10 Million Names project working with Local Genealogists to uncover names of enslaved Americans
NEW ORLEANS — It is estimated that more than 10 million men and women were enslaved in America during the slave trade. In Louisiana, the enslaved population grew to more than 331,000 in 1860. Today, a national group is working to identify their names and create a free and...
BPSO holds grand opening for new substation
RAGLEY, La. (KALB) - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office held a grand opening for a new southside substation on July 25. The new substation is located off Highway 171 in Ragley. It serves as a center for officers to be dispatched to emergencies more quickly than if they were...
APD investigating death on Loblolly Lane
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A person was found dead in the 2500 block of Loblolly Lane on July 25, according to the Alexandria Police Department. APD responded to the scene Thursday night around 10:51 p.m. after reports of a person who had died. Officers found the body of Kentriel Girtley, 20, of Alexandria. APD said he died from a gunshot wound. However, foul play is not suspected.
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