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Louisiana Department of Health confirms four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease
The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health has confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in the Northeast Louisiana community of Winnsboro. These cases were reported between July 5-24. ...
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Dak Prescott to the New Orleans Saints
While Cowboys fans may read the title and immediately rush to the comments section, I challenge everyone to hear the WHY behind a potential Dak Prescott trade for the Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. CeeDee Lamb is another name that’s been thrown...
At NSU Career Center, Carrier aims to connect students with employers
Tiffany Carrier is bringing expertise in marketing, public relations and networking to help students at Northwestern State University find jobs. Carrier is the new Job Location and Development Officer in the university’s Career Center, where students can utilize resources and coaching to help find part-time student jobs as well as prepare for future professional careers.
Voice of the People - Councilwoman Cynthia Perry
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - KALB would like to welcome you to a new series designed to provide full-length interviews and a place for the public to speak their minds and hear from local leaders. We call it, Voice of the People. On our first episode, Alexandria District 3 City Councilwoman...
Thousands experiencing red meat allergy from ticks
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It’s summer which means it’s the perfect time to go outside and enjoy nature, but summer also means the peak of tick season, and there is one tick in particular that is causing a red meat allergy in some people. Its called Alpha-Gal...
New Movies This Weekend In Lake Charles, Louisiana Theaters
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: There's no need to look up every movie individually anymore, we have all the trailers in one nice, neat package for you that are showing in theaters this weekend. I can smell the buttered popcorn now and taste the Jujubes as I mentally lean back in the...
Jeff Davis to advertise for position of 911 director
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury agreed Wednesday to advertise for a 911 director who will serve as a parish employee under a plan to revamp the local emergency 911 system. The director will oversee the operations of the parish’s E-911 system and supervise the other 911 employees as an employee of the police jury, according […]
McNeese announces Poke Nation Fan Fest 2024
McNeese Athletics has announced Poke Nation Fan Fest will take place on Saturday, August 17 in the concourse of the Legacy Center. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Fans will be able to pick up their football season tickets and parking passes as well as meet and take pictures with the Cowboy football players.
13 Louisiana Track and Field Athletes Shine in All-Louisiana Recognition
13 athletes from McNeese Track and Field receive All-Louisiana honors, with standout performances across various events. 13 athletes from McNeese honored on the LSWA All-Louisiana Track and Field teams. 1 athlete, Mariah Lee, achieved First Team recognition for the women's hammer throw. 8 athletes named to the All-Louisiana Third Team...
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...
Coal power plants cost Americans millions when they didn’t have to, study says
Utility companies in Louisiana saddled in- and out-of-state customers with $340 million in unnecessary costs over the past three years by choosing to run outdated, inefficient coal plants when cleaner, more affordable energy sources were available, according to a recent study an environmental group commissioned. The Natural Resources Defense Council, a coalition of environmental lawyers, […]
Forecasters Watching Tropical Disturbance Headed for Gulf of Mexico – Should Louisiana and Texas Be Worried?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Parts of Louisiana and Texas may need to keep an eye out over the next two weeks as a tropical system begins to slowly develop in the Atlantic. According to the most recent forecasts from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), "An area of disturbed weather over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected to interact with an approaching tropical wave during the next several days."
Louisiana Republican chair at RNC wins praise from other delegates
Eric Skrmetta was still buzzing about the Republican National Convention a week after he had returned home to Metairie. Skrmetta, a third-term member of the Public Service Commission, chaired the Louisiana delegation at the convention. That meant it fell to him to fill the time-honored role at political party conventions...
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