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New exhibit connects chattel slavery to mass incarceration in Louisiana
An image at the Historic New Orleans Collection depicts four enslaved people standing in chains and cleaning the streets of what is now New Orleans’ Central Business District. One of them, a woman wearing a pink, striped dress, has a collar wrapped around her neck. Back then, enslaved people...
UL Football Unveils New Helmet Logo With Louisiana Theme
Football season in Louisiana is here and the excitement for high school, college, and professional football is growing. Going into a new season, teams often introduce their fans to new or throwback uniform color schemes, and some even elect to change their helmets up to add to the excitement. The...
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
HIV is no longer a death sentence. But under Louisiana law, it can be a prison sentence.
Robert Suttle thought enlisting in the Air Force after college in 2003 would give his life structure. Instead, the enlistment process gave the Shreveport resident a life-changing diagnosis: He was HIV positive at age 24. Suttle was in shock. He didn’t know anyone with HIV. Even as a young gay...
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...
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