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Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations
Dozens of Big Lots® stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In the SEC filing, company leaders noted inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they...
Leesville Fire Department Comes to the Rescue
The Leesville Fire Department has a novel way for area kids and adults to beat the heat. They have set up a schedule in neighborhoods around the city where they will set up their giant “water curtains” for all to enjoy. Bring swimsuits or comfy clothing and get wet. There is no cost to enjoy the cooling spray. Here is the schedule for the remainder of the summer:
AmeriCorps CEO Gets a Look at a Volunteer-Heavy Project to Rebuild Louisiana's Vulnerable Coast.
VIOLET, La. (AP) — A volunteer-heavy effort to restore some of Louisiana's eroding coast with recycled oyster shells was part of the scenic backdrop Wednesday for a visit from the head of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that deploys volunteers to serve communities around the nation. Michael Smith, the CEO...
Community rallies around young girl with brain tumor
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After a heart-wrenching diagnosis, the community is coming together to support one special little girl named Emilia. It all began last year when Emilia Dennis’s mother noticed her daughter’s eye making rapid circular motions. “So I called her pediatrician who sent us to...
McNeese State University breaks ground on new student union
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It wasn’t an ideal ground breaking, as the rain forced the ceremony into the parking garage next door, but a little bit of rain is no problem for those in Southwest Louisiana. “We’ve been tripped, we’ve been knocked down, but we keep getting up...
I-210 Westbound Shutdown Here Is What We Know
If traveling west on I-10, Southwest Louisiana motorists be advised. According to the Louisiana State Police, I-210 Westbound is shut down, and it is estimated that it will remain closed for an estimated four hours due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Be safe, everyone. For updates on the accident or other...
Heavy traffic on I-10 eastbound, westbound near Texas/Louisiana border
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two separate incidents are causing heavy traffic going east and west on I-10 near the Texas/Louisiana state line. All lanes are now open after an accident on I-10 W near Vinton, but congestion remains around eight miles. On I-10 E from the Texas/Louisiana state line...
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
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