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Beauregard Parish man wins second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship
NATCHITOCHES – Joe Suchanek of Fields won his second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship Saturday. Suchanek overcame a tough challenge from past champions Ben Robinson (2005, 2009), Clancey Stewart (2018) and Ron Yule (2000, 2019) along with newcomers Asher Hotard and Samuel O’Kelley in the championship round. The Louisiana...
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the […]
14-Year-Old Avery Daigle Breaks 3 Louisiana State Records at Age Group State Championship Meet
Avery Daigle broke one 13-14 record and two all-ages records for the Louisiana LSC at last weekend's Louisiana Age Group Championships in Baton Rouge. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2024 Louisiana Age Group State Championships. July 11-14, 2024. LSU Natatorium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Results...
Louisiana Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
Ten Commandments Law causes split reactions among LSU students and professors
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 676 into law on June 19. More commonly called the Ten Commandments Law, it will require the postage of the Ten Commandments in every publicly funded classroom. Currently, the law is receiving pushback from many Louisiana residents, and the ACLU will be representing several parents...
RHS announces Advanced Placement Award winners
Ruston High School announced last week that 38 students garnered Advance Placement Awards for their scores on AP exams. “When you look through the list of students there are no surprises,” Ruston High Principal Dan Gressett said. “These students are some of our highest achievers and many of them are/were involved in multiple extracurricular activities, as well. We are very proud of their accomplishments.”
Police catch burglar with citizen’s help
Ruston Police have arrested a local man for burglary after asking the community for help in identifying him. Leroy Wimberly, 57, of Chesboro Street, Ruston, was arrested on warrants charging him with simple burglary and simple criminal damage to property last Tuesday. Police had provided a video capture of the...
Ruston man charged with domestic abuse
A Ruston man was arrested last Saturday morning after he allegedly beat and strangled his girlfriend. Ruston Police officers responded to a Center Street apartment where a woman told them her boyfriend, Brandon Stripling, 30, had demanded access to her cell phone. She would not give it to Stripling, who took it from her hands.
STREET CLOSURE: City of Ruston announces closure for McDonald Avenue from Thursday, July 25th, to Friday, July 26th
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The city of Ruston officials announces that McDonald Avenue between Lafayette Street and Santiam Road will be closed from 9 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, to 5 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, for utility repairs. All work will be done weather permitting, and the city regrets any inconvenience this may cause […]
NBC 10’s weekend crew live at the Watermelon Festival this weekend
FARMERVILLE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — NBC 10’s Mya Holloway and Jadyn Maloney will be live at the 2024 Farmerville Jaycees Watermelon Festival on July 27, 2024. For more information, watch the video above.
Ruston’s Kyte ascends to top of the world experience
Ruston’s John Kyte felt like he was on top of the world during a trip he took last March. And in fact, he was close to it, living a lifelong dream in the process. That’s because in March, Kyte took up an offer from his son Rob and joined his son and three others.
Shreveport Faces Mixed Employment Trends Amid Statewide Economic Gains
SHREVEPORT, LA – While Louisiana celebrates a decrease in its unemployment rate for June 2024, Shreveport’s local employment figures present a more nuanced picture, according to the latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state as a whole saw its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate drop to 4.0 percent, a historic low for June, but Shreveport experienced both gains and challenges in its job market.
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