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APD asks for public’s help in finding missing teen
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old, Jamarious Kelly. He is described as a Black male, 5′8″ tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He was last seen in the Murray Street area on July 25.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Life In Louisiana And Arkansas More Dangerous Than Any
A new research piece has revealed just how dangerous living in Arkansas or Louisiana really is. According to the findings, Arkansas is the most dangerous state in the entire US and it's closely followed by Louisiana. The storage company, Pink Storage, conducted the study using twenty four key indicators across...
Cenla nonprofits awarded $295,000 at ‘Blessing of the Hands’ ceremony
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System recently hosted their “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony to announce $295,000 in grants for four local nonprofits in Central Louisiana. The “Blessing of the Hands” was designed to publicly recognize, celebrate and bless the hands of those who...
'Hurricane Strong' sculpture unveiled at Alexandria Museum of Art
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - On July 25, people gathered outside the Alexandria Museum of Art to reveal a new permanent sculpture in downtown Alexandria. The sculpture, “Hurricane Strong,” was made by Ky Beaux, an emerging artist from Opelousas. This project was initially created as part of a “National Endowment for the Arts” initiative in 2023.
Six Louisiana Conn’s HomePlus Locations Are Closing After Bankruptcy
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Conn's HomePlus has been in business for over 134 years and has no filed for bankruptcy. We have all the details on which store locations in Louisiana will be closing. The company has over 170 locations around nationwide and CNN is reporting that almost half of those...
Louisiana Residents, Popular Airline Company Changing Seating Policies
Hey, Louisiana travelers! If you love flying with Southwest Airlines, there's an important update you need to know about. Southwest Airlines is changing its open seating policy, and we want to make sure you're ready for your next flight!. First, let's talk about what open seating means. On most airlines,...
Texas Woman, Oldest Living Person in US, Celebrates 115th Birthday
HOUSTON, TX — A Houston woman, who is the oldest living person in the United States, celebrated her 115th birthday Thursday, July 25, 2024. Elizabeth Francis, born in Louisiana in 1909, lives with her 94-year-old daughter. She is the fourth-oldest person in the world, according to LongeviQuest. Spain's Maria Branyas Morera is recognized as the world's oldest person at 117. Learn More Here.
Vappie’s pension is thousands of dollars a month, but could a state law impact that?
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Recently retired NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie will receive a monthly pension of over $6,000. But after being indicted last week on federal charges, there are questions about whether Vappie could lose some of his pension if convicted. According to the La. Municipal Police Employees Retirement System,...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
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