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Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers ranked 18th fastest-growing company in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, a leading personal injury law firm with offices in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, New Iberia, Marksville, New Orleans and Baton Rouge, has announced its inclusion in the esteemed 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year. The firm was ranked as the 18th fastest-growing private company in Louisiana.
Louisiana state superintendent calls for assertive discipline action in schools
Classes are set to begin soon for students in Louisiana. Before the beginning of school, Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley sent a letter calling for school system leaders to "recommit to assertive discipline action."
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes
LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: Many Walmart customers are airing out their grievances over their disgust of the recent checkout policy changes that the retailer rolled down. We have all the details. Louisiana Walmart customers have to be thinking to themselves every time they walk into the store, "I wonder what I...
Finally some relief Thursday across southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Showers and storms will continue moving southwest Wednesday evening and will dissipate. Look for more widespread rain as we will finally see some relief from the hot and dry conditions of the past couple of weeks on Thursday. The ridge of high pressure over us slides west which opens the door for some showers and storms to develop.
Seniors can get free fan, water at Salvation Army fan drive giveaway on Aug. 16
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Need some help beating the summer heat?. On Friday, August 16, the Salvation Army is hosting a Senior Fan Drive Giveaway at the Salvation Army Family Store, at 147 East Stoner Avenue. The giveaway will start at 9 a.m. and go on until all fans are gone. Music Mountain will also be providing a case of water for each fan donated.
Third Kennedy Drive homicide suspect in custody
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A third suspect in a deadly shooting last month on Kennedy Drive is in custody. Shreveport police on Thursday arrested Perteria Seamster, 21. He's charged with second-degree murder. An arrest warrant had been issued for his arrest and Shreveport police had been looking for him. Detectives had...
Louisiana Woman Shines Laser Pointers at Aircraft, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Shreveport woman is in serious trouble after shining laser pointers at two aircraft, which is a major federal crime. April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, entered a guilty plea in federal court to multiple charges and faces up to 5 years in prison and up to a quarter million dollars in fines.
Excessive Heat Warning in parts of the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Happy Thursday! More dangerous heat in the ArkLaTex, ramping up to higher highs today in some locations. Temperatures are likely to rise to around 100 degrees for measured highs but feels-like temperatures are expected to range from 105 to over 110, potentially. Sunny skies will continue to dominate the region with a tiny chance for a pop-up shower. Tonight, don’t expect to cool off much, lows in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
Caddo Fire District 4 captain struck in head by unknown object, undergoes surgery
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An unknown metal object was discovered in the head of an off-duty Caddo fire department captain who was injured while bush-hogging. On Aug. 13 around 7 p.m., Caddo Fire District 4′s Capt. Freddie Martin was bush-hogging on property in Blanchard when he was hit in the head by an unknown object. The impact knocked Martin unconscious temporarily. He regained consciousness and contacted his wife, who took him to the nearest emergency room.
Beware: Scam targets Bossier City Water customers
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Scammers are falsely presenting themselves as representatives of the billing department for the Bossier City Water System; city officials want residents to beware. A news release from the City of Bossier City said scammers call customers to collect payment. “No one from the City...
From tickets to talent, here's everything you need to know before going to Geek'd Con
Don't be surprised if you see strange creatures walking around downtown Shreveport this weekend because once again Geek'd Con is back at the Convention Center with "The biggest Pop Culture event in the Ark-La-Tex." Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing the comic book and pop culture convention to North Louisiana, "We're proud...
Shreveport Firefighters Put Out Another Blaze at Jolie Apartments
SHREVEPORT, LA - An emergency situation again in the middle of Shreveport at a vacant apartment complex. Firefighters rushed to the Jolie Apartments just off of Shreveport Barksdale Highway to a reported apartment fire. The call came in just after 10pm when a passerby saw thick black smoke coming from...
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
Louisiana Has Made the Top Ten on the Homicide List
In the state of Louisiana, there has not been a lack of deadly shootings in the last several years, and those numbers have led to a not-so-flattering rating for our state according to BRProud. Zinda Law Group has been analyzing data from all fifty states about the number of homicides...
Louisiana Parents Call for Change as Viral Post Highlights Excessive Homework in Schools
A heartfelt Facebook post by Cassi Nelson has struck a chord with parents across Louisiana, particularly in Lafayette and surrounding areas, as the new school year gets underway. The post, which has been shared over 6,000 times and grabbed nearly 400 comments, has ignited a conversation about the growing concern over the amount of homework being assigned to young students.
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