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Tornado touches down in Northeast Texas during Hurricane Beryl storms
Tornado touches down in Northeast Texas during Hurricane Beryl storms Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com Wed, 07/17/2024 - 06:05 Image Storm damage near Corley, TX (Courtesy photo from Bowie-Cass Electric) Storm damage near Corley, TX (Courtesy photo from Bowie-Cass Electric) ...
Speaker Mike Johnson directs meeting with Shreveport VA officials over suicide at facility
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson's staff will meet with Shreveport VA hospital officials Tuesday about the agency's suicide protocol failures resulting in a death at the center. A report issued last week by the VA's inspector general concluded Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center staff failed to comply with suicide...
Louisiana Storm Threat Grows as ‘Cold Front’ Pushes Into State
Viewers of KSLA Television in Shreveport witnessed a rather strange event during the television station's noon broadcast on Wednesday. It was on that broadcast that a man with unusually high hair uttered two words that just don't make sense in Louisiana during the month of July. I actually saw this with my own eyes and heard Austin Evans, that's the high hair guy, say the words "Cold Front".
Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
16 Louisiana Beaches Have Active Advisories – See The Map
In recent weeks Louisiana's coastal waters have been a bit on the tumultuous side. The passing of Hurricane Beryl just to the west of the state certainly kicked up the surf. This led to numerous coastal advisories for flooding, rip currents, and rough seas in general. And while the waters in the Gulf of Mexico may have calmed considerably since Beryl's passing there are still some dangers that bathers at Louisiana's most popular beaches should be aware of.
Lafourche, Terrebonne officials offer caveats, help with new concealed carry firearms law
A law allowing concealed carrying of firearms by most people over 18 in Louisiana took effect less than a month ago, with no related issues reported by local law enforcement. The law took effect July 4 and will not take effect in New Orleans until Aug. 1. While not expressing opposition to the...
Natchitoches woman arrested for filing a false police report
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Police Department reported that Haley Cobb, 18, of Natchitoches was arrested on July 17 for filing a false police report. NPD stated that officers were dispatched to the police station on July 6 in reference to a complaint. Officers spoke with Cobb and contacted the Criminal Investigations Division due to the nature of the crime.
Northwestern State’s Class of 2024 Long Purple Line Induction – Athletic Ties Galore!
Northwestern State's 2024 Long Purple Line induction ceremony will honor four individuals with direct ties to the Northwestern State Athletic Department out of six total inductees. This year's class brings the total number of Long Purple Line honorees to 152. State of Play. The induction ceremony will take place at...
Folk Festival will feature Bluesman Sonny Gullage
Following a family line of musical genius ranging from Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter to grandmother and gospel recording artist, Sister Alberta Gullage, and bassist father, Tony Gullage, who has performed with many well-known musical greats, such as Henry Butler, emerges Sonny Gullage. Sonny is taking the industry by storm, reviving the passion and excitement of the Blues with his smooth voice and charismatic performances. Natchitoches welcomes Sonny to the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival stage on July 20th in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum.
Hot for one more day before storms arrive tonight
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Partly cloudy skies are ahead for the ArkLaTex on Wednesday during the day. Rain showers are then expected to come into the region tonight mainly across NE TX and SW AR. High temperatures reach into the mid to upper 90′s with feels like temps getting back up to above 100 degrees.
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 4 Results & Overall Standings
Week 4: The Snow Cone Showdown Heats Up in Southwest Louisiana!. The excitement in Southwest Louisiana continues to build as we unveil the results for the top snow cone stands for Week 4 of our Showdown. Our readers have eagerly voted, and the competition is heating up among these beloved local favorites. Known for their delightful flavors, friendly service, and refreshing treats, these snow cone stands are making a splash in the community.
Louisiana Assistant Adjutant General achieves one-star rank
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard promoted Guardsman Jason Paul Mahfouz to the rank of brigadier general during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville’s post theater, July 13. Brig. Gen. Mahfouz is the assistant adjutant general – Army for the Louisiana National Guard...
Jackie Carroll joins the Journal team
Your DeSoto Parish Journal gained a new team member this week. Jackie Carroll joins the Journal as the new media sales representative. Her job will be to work with businesses and the public to produce the best advertising experience for their needs. Hailing from Marthaville, Louisiana, Jackie has been in...
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