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Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG Hall of Fame was...
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.
3 candidates running in Gonzales chief of police race
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The race for Gonzales police chief includes three people: current Chief Sherman Jackson, former Gonzales Police Officer Stephen Ussery, and former Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Robert “Bear” Williams. Mr. Williams retired in 2023 from the Ascension Parish Sheriff as a major and...
Port Allen city administrator seeks mayor's post but tax records list his residence as Plaquemine
PORT ALLEN — Port Allen City Administrator Lance Joseph has filed papers to run for mayor, but Iberville Parish tax documents show that he enjoys a tax break on property he owns in Plaquemine, 14 miles away. Residency there would make him ineligible to seek the mayor's post. State...
St. Mary police agencies report theft arrests
This week’s arrests in St. Mary included three involving charges of theft. Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 48-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 109 calls for service and made these arrests:. --Clayton J. Norrell, 49, Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, was arrested at...
Baton Rouge saw strong job growth in June
The Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area added 1,300 jobs from May to June to bring its total to 426,200, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. That figure represents the most robust job growth seen by any of Louisiana’s nine MSAs last month. Shreveport saw the second-largest uptick, adding 400 jobs.
Deputies looking for suspect in Port Allen shooting
PORT ALLEN - Deputies are looking for a man suspected of shooting one person Tuesday evening. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said they are looking for 23-year-old Julius Knox Jr. of Baton Rouge for attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. Deputies said one person was shot off Rebelle...
Here's why Slidell's softball coach stepped down after two successful seasons
Slidell announced on July 23 that softball coach Darin Moore has stepped down after two seasons to pursue other teaching and coaching opportunities. “It was an extremely hard decision, especially with all the work that the girls have put in over the last two years,” Moore said. “They have eight returning starters coming back. You’ve got (Bailey) Mackles back pitching. They are going to be a really solid team. Getting the lights put up at the field was big. The locker room will be finished this fall. There are a lot of great things going on at Slidell, but at the end of the day, it just came down to family and being close to them.”
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