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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 […]
Police investigate shooting after victim admitted to hospital
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 10:50 pm the Alexandria Police Department responded to a local hospital in reference to a person that had been shot. The shooting took place in the area of Levin Street and Essie Street. The shooting victim sustained moderate injuries.
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.
Louisiana native steers Plano Senior High as new principal
Kennitra Robertson, the new principal of Plano Senior High School, brings 17 years of experience in Plano ISD to her role. Originally from South Louisiana, Robertson has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at various schools in the district. Her career in education began after college, inspired by her work as a tutoring coordinator. Robertson's approach to leadership emphasizes building strong relationships with students and staff, a philosophy she developed through her diverse roles in education. As she takes the helm at Plano Senior, Robertson aims to continue the school's tradition of academic excellence while fostering a supportive community for all students.
BRPD: Truck driver killed in crash on I-10 East
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The driver of an 18-wheeler is dead following a a major traffic crash on I-10 East Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed it happened around 8:30 a.m. on I-10 East on the Mississippi River Bridge, just past the Highland Road exit ramp. DOTD...
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
1 in 5 every people in Louisiana relies on food stamps, report finds
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Roughly 20% of all Louisiana residents received financial assistance to buy food through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Data from the state Department of Children and Family Services and detailed in a report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
Awards and Honors, RNGD, Fidelity Bank and More
NEW ORLEANS — RNGD, a construction services provider, has earned recognition as the 2024 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Contractor of the Year. This honor reflects the company’s revenue growth and high-profile projects. RNGD said it achieved a 26% increase in 2023 revenue, reporting $241 million within the...
Weather Service Raises Flood Risk for Louisiana Tuesday
The National Weather Service Doppler Radar scan out of Lake Charles Louisiana has much of the I-10 corridor in a "dry space". That's not too unexpected for the wee small hours of a July day. But unlike a typical July day in Louisiana that includes a small risk of afternoon showers, today will almost certainly bring the entire region at least some rainfall.
Alarming Viral Photo on I-10 Sparks Concern Over Distracted Driving in Louisiana
A recent Facebook post by Barclay Mullins has gone viral, sparking widespread conversation and concern about distracted driving on Louisiana's interstates and roadways. Mullins shared a photo of a woman who appears to be texting or scrolling on her smartphone with one leg up on the dashboard near the driver's side door. The photo was accompanied by a strongly worded caption:
Audit finds abuse and neglect in state care facilities
By Jacob Mathews | The Center Square In audit of intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities in Louisiana found major deficiencies related to abuse and neglect. The facilities reported more than 4,000 incidents of actual or alleged abuse and neglect during fiscal years 2019-2023. The Louisiana Department of Health also did not properly ensure […]
Good rain chances, below normal temperatures continue
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: Our unsettled pattern continues today, with showers and t-storms once again likely. A few showers early will increase from late morning into early afternoon. Highs will be held below normal by the clouds and rainfall, topping out in the mid to upper...
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