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Bossier sheriff's deputies honored by state senator
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Five Bossier Parish sheriff's deputies were recognized today for their life-saving efforts. State Sen. Adam Bass recognized four deputies for their rescue efforts when a 79-year-old woman with dementia was reported missing in January. K-9 deputies Cpl. Cody Smith, Deputy Thomas Teutsch and Deputy Daryl Rogers...
Free school supplies, door prizes and more at Bossier City event
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A global travel technology company will host a Back-to-School supplies event in Bossier City. On July 20th, Sabre Industries will offer free haircuts, beauty makeovers, and free school supply bundles on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Sabre’s Human Resource Manager, Tamika...
Nederland man arrested locally, extradited to Louisiana for warrants
A 40-year-old Nederland man was extradited to Louisiana this week on warrants after he allegedly evaded and resisted arrest in Nederland. Rodney Allen Broussard was booked in the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center Monday on warrants for operating while intoxicated, first offense; aggravated flight from an officer; and two counts of direct contempt of court. The charges […] The post Nederland man arrested locally, extradited to Louisiana for warrants appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
Bark beetle attack prompts Louisiana lawmakers to convene emergency panel
Louisiana House lawmakers are convening an emergency panel to deal with widespread beetle attacks on pine trees across the state and the public safety concern posed by the problem. It’s not the English pop band they’re concerned about, state Rep. Mike Johnson said in a phone interview Tuesday. It’s actually a more serious issue and […] The post Bark beetle attack prompts Louisiana lawmakers to convene emergency panel appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
4th of July Firework Laws for Louisiana and Acadiana
It's important to know the laws for fireworks in Acadiana and Louisiana before you get to poppin'. Here's what you should know... At some point, the fireworks will start popping and flying all around Acadiana and Louisiana. It's important to know the laws for fireworks in Acadiana and Louisiana before...
Blue Bell Announces Popular Retired Flavor Will Make a Return to Louisiana, Texas Stores
Summer in Louisiana is not complete without your favorite Blue Bell ice cream flavor. They recently asked fans to vote for their favorite retired flavor for a chance to see it back on store shelves. Blue Bell always offers a variety of classic flavors, but the focus of The Great...
Downtown Monroe celebrates July 5
Downtown Monroe is gearing up for a celebration on Friday July 5, 2024, with local events and entertainment leading up to fireworks over the Twin Cities on the Ouachita River. Events include a Block Party and market on Art Alley from 5 to 9 p.m., a Downtown Pub Crawl, and a Firecracker 5K. The Black Creatives Circle hosts its Creative Convos in Art Alley at 7 p.m.
Shreveport Woman Receives $18,000 Grant to Purchase First Home
Shreveport, LA – In a transformative move, Lakesia Williams, a plastic surgeon’s assistant from Shreveport, Louisiana, has become a first-time homeowner with the help of an $18,000 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), facilitated through ANECA Federal Credit Union (ANECA). This grant has provided Ms. Williams with the financial support necessary to purchase the home she had been renting for the past three years.
Shreveport Welcomes World Champ Mark Henry
Former Olympian and World Heavyweight Champion, Mark Henry is coming to Shreveport this august for Geek'd Con. Mark Henry started his athletic career as a powerlifter at age 18, earning himself the name of World's Strongest Teenager after setting world records for his age, that title would follow him into adulthood as the World's Strongest Man. Henry would take part in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and won several medals in the Pan American Games, later retiring from weightlifting after suffering a back injury. Henry began his pro-wrestling career in 1996 and would go on to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
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