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Iberia DA's attorney argues immunity in attempt to dismiss lawsuit by witness held 6 months
The attorney for Iberia Parish District Attorney Bo Duhé argued Friday that Duhé and an assistant district attorney have immunity in a federal case filed by a witness they jailed for six months without the opportunity for release. Carol Whitehurst, a federal magistrate judge on the United States...
West Baton Rouge Police ask for help in identifying suspects in convenience store theft
PORT ALLEN - Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying people who robbed a local convenience store Saturday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department shared photos of the individuals in an older model Dodge Ram pickup truck with their faces covered. Deputies said they stole large amounts of tobacco products before fleeing the scene.
Sulphur resident celebrates birthday in a special way
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - One Sulphur resident is going above and beyond to help those furry ones that need immediate attention. Dana Frye is celebrating her 80th birthday in a helpful way. Frye is the founder and director of LaPaw Animal Rescue in Lake Charles. All she wishes for is...
Dutchtown High School announces homecoming court
The 2024 Dutchtown High School homecoming court has been announced. This year's court includes Addison Heinz, Addison Roden, Adyson Hymel, Alayna Ellis, Alise Gros, Allie Cliburn, Cadie Kusy, Charlee Bourgeois, Claire Flanagan, Emma Glaser, Jordan Hurst, Katelyn Bucci, Kendall Shank, Marlie McLellan, Moriah Thompson and Nandi Montegut.
Hertz-owned tower in Shreveport faces power shutoff due to nonpayment
In Lake Charles, work is underway to take down the Hertz Tower — formerly the Capital One Tower — by implosion on Sept. 7. In Shreveport, Hertz is having trouble with their electric bill. Shreveport’s largest office tower, the 25-story Regions Tower, as well as an adjacent 16-story building, had signs posted by electricity provider […]
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,...
On the Cover: "Rounding the Edge"
In Alexandra Kennon Shahin’s survey of New Orleans’s experimental theater scene, Monica Harris from The NOLA Project says, “You’re just kind of deciding your own fate. You’re the master of it, and you take the resources that are around you. One of the greatest resources in this city are people, and seeing what you can create together.” This sentiment resounds throughout this year’s Performing Arts issue, which celebrates the theatrical culture of our region and the grassroots, gritty, community-centered art it inspires.
Former LSU Star Dylan Crews Gets Called Up to Major Leagues
It is being reported by multiple outlets that a Former LSU Tiger is heading to Major League Baseball... Getting called up to the Big Leagues is a huge moment for any rookie baseball player. It means they've worked hard in the minor leagues and have shown enough talent and skill to play at the highest level of the sport.
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
This state lawmaker has been named Alliance for Good Government's legislator of the year
The Alliance for Good Government has selected state Rep. Matthew Willard, a Democrat from New Orleans who chairs his party’s caucus, to receive its 2024 Legislator of the Year award. “It’s an incredible honor,” Willard said. “Usually whoever they give that to has demonstrated an ability to succeed, to...
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