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Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Still no suspect in 2023 murder of Carroll High School student
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)— It’s been just over a year since a teenage boy was murdered in Monroe. Police have yet to identify a suspect in the case and our Chelsea Monae sends a reminder the case remains unsolved. Every parent’s worst nightmare is burying their child. On July 8, 2023, that nightmare became the reality of […]
Diamond Youth Baseball World Series to compete in Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) –The Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) World Series is set to attract many talented youth baseball players and their families nationwide to Bossier City. On Saturday, July 25 – 31, 22, DYB teams and their families will attend the competition, supporting local businesses, dining, and hotels....
'Missing part of the puzzle' | Family grieving, fighting for justice after loved one killed in Douglasville
Derrick Lamar Brown was killed on Jan. 28. Months later, his family is continuing to honor his memory and is bringing attention to who he was. Meleah Lyden, Ron Jones, Ciara Bri'd Frisbie, Darrell Pryor, Gabriella Nunez. Published: 7:12 AM EDT July 25, 2024. Updated: 7:12 AM EDT July 25,...
Louisiana Stomach ‘Bug’ Might Be Something More Sinister
It's summertime and all over Louisiana from Monroe and Ruston in the north to Lake Charles and Lafayette in the south emergency departments at hospitals and walk-in clinics too are full of people all complaining about a similar symptom. This scenario has many health officials concerned because the spike in "stomach bugs" appears to be related to a more serious medical malady.
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
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.
Cumbie; La Tech needs more wins in 2024
RUSTON, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Tech is a combined 6-18 through two seasons with Sonny Cumbie leading the program. If he wants to stay in Ruston, that has to get better. This year for the first time in the Cumbie era, the Bulldogs have a starting quarterback with experience in the system. Jack Turner played in 8 games in 2023. Turner completed 56 percent of his passes for 1,017 yards, with five touchdowns and five interceptions.
Latest LEAP scores show why the three Rs at Louisiana schools shouldn’t include religion
Results from the most recent round of standardized testing at Louisiana public schools reveal progress for third- through eighth-grade students is mired in math and science while improving only slightly in English. Officials and researchers believe learning loss over the COVID-19 pandemic — when schools had to turn to remote instruction — is now showing […]
Green details Olympic Trials journey
Former Ruston High Bearcat and current OU Sooner stand-out BJ Green recently competed for the chance to represent the United States of America in the upcoming 2024 Olympics in the men’s triple jump. At 20-years-old, Green was the youngest competitor in his event. Green shared his story of the...
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Sonny Cumbie “hungry to win” at CUSA Media Day
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Sonny Cumbie’s primary message during Conference USA Media Day was that the Bulldogs are “hungry to win.” In his first two seasons as head coach, Louisiana Tech had back-to-back 3-9 seasons. Louisiana Tech kicks off the season at home against Nicholls August 31 at 7:00 p.m.
No Political Conventions in Louisiana
The Republicans just finished a rousing convention in, of all places, Milwaukee. About the only thing of interest the delegates might want to visit are a number of breweries and the Harley Davidson Museum. But the state of Wisconsin is a key battleground state, so the Republicans picked this more enticing venue to help the Republican ticket.One of the negatives of being a red state like Louisiana…
Cedar Creek announces Advanced Placement Award winners
Cedar Creek School announced that 25 students garnered Advance Placement Awards for their scores on AP exams. “Our students performed exceptionally well on their Advanced Placement test this year,” said Head of School Cindy Hampton. “This is a testament to the commitment of these students and their teachers to upholding a high level of academic rigor. We are extremely proud of our AP students and their teachers.”
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