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Ouachita Parish authorities ask public for help searching for missing man
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man. Authorities say Judson Talbot, 38, was last contacted on Pleasant Valley Dr. in West Monroe and is known to frequent the Bawcomville area. Talbot is 6′0″ and 160 pounds.
West Monroe considering creating Riverfront Economic Development District
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City of West Monroe is proposing a new economic development district. West Monroe city officials introduced the ordinance to create a Riverfront Economic Development District in downtown West Monroe at Tuesday’s (July 3) board of aldermen regular meeting. The intention would be to levy a sales tax along the district.
Clancy DuBos: New Orleans tries end-around state’s ‘permitless’ carry law
As Louisiana’s “permitless” concealed-carry law takes effect July 4, New Orleans officials and state Attorney General Liz Murrill squared off over the city’s attempt to limit the new law’s application. The new law, which Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law in March, allows persons 18...
Willie Mae’s, closed since 2023 fire, to bring back its fried chicken at new NOLA location
In 2023, Kerry Seaton-Stewart stood outside her restaurant Willie Mae’s Scotch House shortly after a fire had ripped through the beloved Treme institution and pledged that it would be back. She didn’t know at the time just how long or complex that journey would be. But now, she and...
Newly elected Caddo Parish Sheriff makes history as first Black man to be sworn into office
Caddo Parish's first Black sheriff Henry Whitehorn was sworn in Monday. Whitehorn was elected to the position on March 23 after securing 53 percent of the in-person vote, a percentage that didn't change once the roughly 25,000 early votes were counted. Democrat Whitehorn defeated Republican John Nickelson in three separate...
Louisiana Residents Beware: Phony Political Fundraising Scams On The Rise
Phony political fundraising is big business for scammers, and these calls are targeting people in Louisiana. Politics is big business in the state of Louisiana, and according to Chris Babin with the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana, it's making scammers rich through these phone campaign phone calls. In Louisiana, we...
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Second annual Hook 4 Hope Bass Tournament happening next weekend
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - ORVA-Project4Hope is hosting the second annual Hook 4 Hope Bass Tournament next weekend and today, Sandra Jones joined Good Morning ArkLaMsis to talk about the event. Jones says the tournament will raise funds to benefit the organization. Through funds raised, Project4Hope will be able to...
What to know about the new permitless concealed carry law in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, a bill was passed into law that allowed citizens to conceal carry in public without a permit in Louisiana. Act No. 1, authored by Senator Blake Miguez (R-La.), allows citizens in Louisiana to carry a concealed firearm without...
Louisiana Ranks as Fifth Hottest State, According to Study
Many of us think that we live in the hottest place in America. However, you should now know that this is not the case -- we're merely the fifth hottest state. A study conducted by Payless Power used data collected from weather patterns from January 2009 to October 2023 in major cities in each state.
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...
Regulators asked to deny permits for giant Louisiana plastics plant
Environmental law advocates have asked Louisiana’s environmental regulating agency not to renew the air permits for a controversial planned plastics manufacturing facility, citing new federal air quality standards limiting toxic soot and dust pollution. In a separate action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, environmental advocates and local residents also are asking Louisiana to investigate what […] The post Regulators asked to deny permits for giant Louisiana plastics plant appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
The John Minor Wisdom United States Fifth Court of Appeals building in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Oct. 3, 2017 (Jolie McCullough/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. If the 5th U.S....
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