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The EPA can't use Civil Rights Act to fight environmental injustice in Louisiana, judge rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has weakened the Biden administration’s effort to use a historic civil rights law to fight industrial pollution alleged to have taken a heavier toll on minority communities in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James David Cain of Lake Charles handed down the ruling Thursday, permanently blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing what are known as “disparate impact” requirements on the state. Cain had already issued a temporary blocking order in January. His ruling was a victory for Louisiana officials who challenged the EPA policy, which was based on possible violations of Title VI...
Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Veterans Resource Fair
On Monday, August 26th, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities and other veterans-specific issues. Louisiana’s 4th...
Native American West Carroll farmer discriminated against by USDA Farm Service Agency
WEST CARROLL, La. (KTVE / KARD)–A family farm owned by Native Americans in West Carroll Parish has been fighting with the USDA Farm Service Association for more than 2 decades trying to get loans secured so they can remain in operation. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on how they were discriminated against. Carl Howell […]
Shreveport's Regions Center electrical bill 'paid,' tenants relieved but wary
Regions Center management reported by email Friday afternoon it had received several payment confirmations from SWEPCO totaling $60,000. "We anticipate that the payments continue to go between now and the weekend," the email stated. By early evening, tenants were alerting each other that the "electric bill had been paid in...
Hurricane Chris Says Issue With 50 Cent Was “Big Misunderstanding”
Hurricane Chris is elaborating on his stance and energy regarding 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony Weekend. In an interview with Shreveport’s KSLA 12 News, the rapper opened up about his problem with 50’s inaugural festival for the city and what led to him speaking out against his festivities.50 Cent Tells Hurricane Chris "Ya Sh*t Is Wack" After Being Called Out Over Humor & Harmony Fest “And like I say, it’s no malice. It’s no hate. It’s all love, but I must voice my opinion because I been here, and I been in Shreveport,” Chris expressed. “I definitely had no malice. It...
Shreveport community gets FREE gas with funky moves
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Cares Krewe is back at it again and decided to keep up the smiles, laughter, and dancing one gas pump at a time. The KTAL NBC 6 and KMSS FOX 33 Cares Krewe headed to a local Walmart fuel stop, using dance moves, gas-pumping arms, and high-energy music to stop customers in their vehicles.
DeSoto Regional Health System breaks ground for $50M upgrade
MANSFIELD, La. - It was a big day in Mansfield as the DeSoto Regional Health System broke ground for construction and renovation of its facility. This is a $50 million project that's been in the works since 2021. The hospital has been in Mansfield for 72 years. This is the...
Rain chances increasing across New Orleans area next few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in southeastern Louisiana can expect an uptick in rain chances this upcoming week, particularly along the coast, as a series of weather systems make their way across the Gulf of Mexico. A weak low pressure system will move through the northern Gulf on Sunday,...
More hydro revenue requested for Council on Aging office, turf fields
VIDALIA, La. — The Vidalia community offered more suggestions for the spending of excess money from hydroelectric royalties during a special called meeting Thursday. These requests included funds for office space to house the administration of the Concordia Council on Aging and furnishing one of the recreation complex ball fields with turf for athletes with […] The post More hydro revenue requested for Council on Aging office, turf fields appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
United Way of NELA hosting borrowing and debt repayment workshop
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The United Way of Northeast Louisiana is hosting a free Bank on NELA borrowing and debt repayment workshop on Thursday, September 19. During the workshop, attendees will learn about different loan and borrowing options, strategies to best manage debt and tackling debt repayment. The workshop will...
ULM adds Phil Cunningham to men’s basketball coaching staff
MONROE, La. – Phil Cunningham, who has served as a men’s basketball coach at the Division I level for nearly 30 seasons, has been added to the ULM men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach, ULM Head Coach Keith Richard announced on Friday (Aug. 23). “This...
Player with best name in college football wins starting QB job
The player with the best name in college football has landed a starting job. Louisiana-Monroe is expected to name General Booty their starting quarterback for the team’s Aug. 29 season opener against Jackson State, according to a report from Matt Zenits of 247 Sports. Louisiana-Monroe is set to name Oklahoma transfer General Booty its starting... The post Player with best name in college football wins starting QB job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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