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Upcoming Back-to-School Supply Drives in Terrebonne & Lafourche
As the end of summer approaches, students and educators begin to prepare for the start of a new school year. The anticipation of reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, and diving into new subjects creates excitement. However, school supplies can be a significant financial burden for many families. With that in mind, our communities have come together to organize school supply drives, gathering essential items to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed. These drives provide much-needed resources and foster a sense of unity and support within the local community.
Mid-City restaurant says it lost around $40K due to 'poor infrastructure'
NEW ORLEANS — Smoke and Honey opened its doors on Bienville Street six months ago. Since then, co-owner Vassiliki Ellwood Yiagazis said they've experienced four power outages. “Most recently, we had to shut down for 12 days due to poor infrastructure," Yiagazis said, “There was a undocumented live wire...
Information sessions planned for attendance zone changes in St. Martin
As part of decades-old litigation, changes have been made to several attendance zones in the St. Martin Parish School System. To address concerns, information sessions will be held for those affected.
Ladder props up utility line in Sunset, causing concerns from neighbors
SUNSET, La. (KADN) — There are concerns among those who live in the Town of Sunset about what appears to be a low-hanging power line and the odd way it is being held up. The wire is being held up by a ladder at the corner of Begnaud Road and LA 93.
Father and his two sons killed along with former OPSO deputy in wrong-way crash
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — Two families are grieving after their loved ones were killed early Monday morning in St Charles Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, a father who had his three kids in the car was driving on the wrong side of the road and collided with another driver.
14-year-old arrested for allegedly raping juvenile
NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The Assumption Parish Sheriff ‘s Office arrested a 14-year-old after receiving a complaint in connection with the rape of a juvenile, officials said. According to deputies, on Friday, June 21, the sheriff’s office received a complaint that a juvenile under the age of 13 had...
Water covers some roads as heavy rain drenches SWLA
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Drivers should watch out for flooding on the roads Wednesday morning as heavy rain continues in Southwest Louisiana. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Calcasieu and Cameron parishes until 7 a.m. Thursday due to the potential for more than 2 inches of rain.
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.
In June, Louisiana Sportsbooks cleared $27 million in gross revenue
According to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the state collected $27.2 million in gross sports betting revenue for June. This was the seventh consecutive month that the state’s collective hold hit double digits. All sports betting operators in Louisiana combined for a 12.8% hold against $212.1 million in the handle. That was their third straight month with a hold of 12.5% or higher. Additionally, their gross winnings nearly doubled compared to the $13.6 million from June 2023. However, their betting handle a year ago was 32.5% higher than it is for June 2024. Finally, their $29.4 million in tax revenue for the first six months of the year is $11.3 million ahead of last year’s pace.
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