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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...
2024 GF Media Day Preview: Bunkie High School (Bunkie, LA)
In 2024, the Bunkie Panthers are looking to build off an incredible 2023 campaign as head coach Jimmie Hillman’s squad accomplished a whole lot in his first year leading the Panthers to their first 7-0 start since 2003. It was a great first year for the former Marksville head...
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.
Lafayette Police Officer Killed, Three Injured in Alexandria Incident
One Lafayette police officer was killed, and three others were injured in the line of duty during a call in Alexandria, Louisiana. The Alexandria Police Department sends prayers and support to the Lafayette Police Department, involved agencies, and the families of the affected officers. Source: Alexandria, La Police Department |...
Iberville, Ascension parishes and Zachary School District teachers finalists for New Teacher of the Year
BATON ROUGE - Teachers from Iberville Parish, Ascension Parish and the Zachary Community School District are amongst the finalists for Louisiana's New Teacher of the Year. Ashlie Duplessis, an English teacher at Bluff Ridge Primary, Olivia Landry, a social studies teacher at MSA West Academy and Baxton Michel, a math teacher at Zachary High School, all finished as finalists for the Louisiana New Teacher of the Year award.
A second Smalls Sliders location will open in Lafayette. Here's what we know.
Smalls Sliders, the Louisiana-based fast casual restaurant chain that has been rapidly expanding across the south, is apparently eyeing a second location in Lafayette. An LLC registered to the local franchise group of Kyle Stakes, Matthew Ory and Dustin Malbrough closed last week on the deal for nearly 2 acres at 803 Bertrand Drive for $1 million, land records show.
Natchitoches Police Department investigating shooting on Virginia Avenue
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - Natchitoches Police discovered a person suffering from gunshot injuries Thursday (July 25). Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Virginia Avenue in reference to gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers located the victim who was suffering from several gunshot wounds, according to officials with police department.
Some St. Martin Parish parents express displeasure in school zone changes
PARKS, La. (KADN) — Parents in St. Martin Parish have a chance on Wednesday and Thursday to learn about the new schools their children are being forced to attend. More than 150 St. Martin Parish students from kindergarten to 12th grade will be going to new schools in a couple weeks.
Made in Acadiana: Solo Graphix in Scott
A high-profile symbol in the race for the White House is Made in Acadiana. A Scott graphics company is literally taking off with the Trump-Vance campaign. What started as a thought for a young businessman over 30 years ago turned into a reality for a family. The company Solo Graphix begins designs for planes in Scott.
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