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Four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease found in La.
Special to the American Press 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. Louisiana has reported a total of eight West Nile neuroinvasive disease cases in the state in 2024. […]
Study: Can Estrogen Treatment Help Women Avoid Cognitive Decline?
Louisiana researchers are testing estrogen’s potential use in preventing women’s cognitive decline later in life. So far, it appears that short-term estrogen use, in middle age, leads to improved brain health long after use ends. The research is being led by Tulane University Professor of Brain Science, Jill...
Oldest Woman In the U.S. Was Born in Lousiana
Elizabeth Francis has received the title of the "Oldest Person in the U.S." as she is now 115 years old according to KALB. Francis celebrated her latest birthday on Thursday, July 25. Francis lives with her 94-year-old daughter in Houston, Texas, but she is a Louisiana native. Francis was born...
Feral hogs are Louisiana's most troublesome new transplant
Walk around New Orleans long enough, and you’re bound to hear grizzled locals grumbling about unwelcome tourists and transplants. Travel outside of the city, and you’ll hear man Louisianians grumbling about a different type of transplant: feral hogs
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
SW La. nightlife calendar: There’s always something to do
Nightlife Bodega Wine Dive, 3505 Country Club Road — Damien Gillard, 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Bon Temp’s Bar and Grill inside the DoubleTree by Hilton, 330 Arena Road, Sulphur — Trenton Tanner, 6-10 p.m. Friday; JC Melancon, 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Crying Eagle, 1165 E. McNeese St. — Brew-zy Brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Golden Nugget, 2550 […]
Westlake neighborhood on lockdown, suspect arrested
WESTLAKE, La. (KPLC) - A Westlake neighborhood was put on lockdown Friday afternoon as a precaution during a domestic disturbance. James Matthew Ledford, 40, was arrested on charges of domestic abuse battery; domestic abuse battery with strangulation and resisting an officer, according to Westlake Police Chief Chris Wilrye,. Wilrye said...
No more neutral ground tents, cookouts for Mardi Gras
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday approved new rules, and restrictions, on what’s allowed for Mardi Gras parade-going. The city council is trying to get a handle on people treating public space before and during parades like their back yard.
NPSO: 3 arrested in case of Steven Burkett of Marthaville found in private pond after 2-year search
NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested three in connection to the 2022 disappearance of Steven Burkett of Marthaville. NPSO announced the arrests via Facebook Friday afternoon. An NPSO spokesman said a female and two males were arrested: Shelly Floranne, Randall Obannon, 53, and John...
Pineville Rotary Club Pins New President
Pineville Rotarians swore in a new president this morning during their weekly meeting at First United Methodist Church in Pineville. It was time to take care of business this morning at the Pineville Rotary Club meeting. There was the installation of new officers Justin Lemmons and Shawn Gordan. And the...
Jason Redmon, Proprietor of Hub City Diner – Driven by Putting Community First
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 65.8MB) Jason Redmond, proprietor of the iconic Hub City Diner at 1412 S. College Road in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to celebrate Hub City Diner’s longevity and popularity, as well as his support of Lafayette Travel and Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of Lafayette’s locally owned restaurants.
7/26: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Malcolm Scott Guillory III, 27, 2924 JB Carter Lane — two counts drug possession; parole violation. Bond: $14,500. Johnathon Paul Guidry, 38, 2625 Country Club Road No. 40 — simple battery; possession of firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies; parole […]
Iowa Council grants variance for daiquiri vendor near library
The Iowa Town Council granted a variance for Buzz Daiquiris, LLC, that will allow alcohol to be sold within 300 feet of a library. Buzz Daiquiris will be located at 110 South Thompson Ave., directly across the street from Iowa Public Library. The approved variance related to an Iowa ordinance that prohibits alcohol permits for […]
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