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Monroe-West Monroe Restaurant Week Specials Announced
WEST-MONROE, MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– From September 9, 2024, to September 15, 2024, Discover Monroe-West Monroe will host the second annual MWM Restaurant Week. According to officials, this celebration is designed to highlight the restaurant culture and local food scene in Ouachita parish. Locally owned restaurants will offer fixed-price menu options and Lunch & brunch options […]
1 dead, another in critical condition after shooting inside Lafayette business on Louisiana Avenue; victim identified
LAFAYETTE, La. (LPD) — The Lafayette Police Department received a 911 call regarding several shots being fired inside of a nearby business located in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue Around 9:15 a.m. Officers arrived on scene and located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced...
Jim Beam column:Solar energy takes centerstage
While solar energy is being embraced in many parts of the country, the Louisiana Illuminator in an Aug. 26 report said it hasn’t enjoyed the same warm welcome in Louisiana. That was clearly evident at a recent meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. The board met to take action on a request […]
Grambling State University paves the way with Louisiana’s first Digital Library; how does it work?
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) – This year, Grambling State University became the first Historically Black University (HBCU) and the first university in Louisiana to have a Digital Library. The library comprises various study spaces, history murals, and several computers that give students access to global knowledge. The addition of the...
Bally's Shreveport wins big with customers, players in Louisiana competition
With the looming opening of the $271 million Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City in early 2025 comes an industry boost for Shreveport's Bally's Casino. Casino Player magazine, a news source for all things casino and gaming in the U.S. for 30 years, recently handed out their "Best of" awards and Shreveport's Bally's topped multiple categories.
Three areas in Atlantic being monitored for potential tropical development
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping its eyes on a few disturbances for potential tropical development, but it’s the one swirling a few hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles in the Atlantic that is the primary focus for forecasters.
Louisiana Flash Flood Watch: Heavy Rain Threatens I-10/12 Corridor
New Orleans, LA – A flood watch remains in effect for southern Louisiana as heavy rainfall continues to threaten the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning for potential flash flooding along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, extending through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service,...
Longtime, historic politician, attorney to lie in honor at Strand Theatre in Shreveport
A longtime and historic Caddo Parish politician will lie in honor at the Strand Theatre Friday before his funeral services are held there Saturday. Good Samaritan Funeral Home announced funeral arrangements this week for Willie James Singleton. Singleton was the first African American to run for mayor of Shreveport, as well as a Caddo Parish police juror and state legislator.
UL's young tight ends don't waste time showing potential during Cajuns' opening win
Coming out of August camp, the most inexperienced room for the UL Ragin’ Cajuns was at tight end. Through one game anyway, the early returns were positive during UL's 40-10 season-opening win over Grambling on Saturday. “It’s a young group, but it’s a talented group,” UL coach Michael Desormeaux...
INTERVIEW: Red River Youth Football League 2024 season preview
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Red River Youth Football League is returning for it’s 47th season this Fall, with local teams from across Central Louisiana competing. Harrison Vapnek sat down with the league’s president Travis Racine, alongside some of their players to preview the season and learn more about the league.
Spirit Halloween returns to Alexandria Mall for grand opening
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Alexandria’s store for Halloween lovers has scheduled its grand opening for Monday, September 2. Spirit Halloween will return to the Alexandria Mall after being housed in a different location for the past few years. The store’s manager, MJ Washington, said Spirit Halloween is a one-stop...
Rapides Parish GOP opens headquarters
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Republican Party of Rapides Parish has opened their Trump headquarters in Alexandria ahead of the November presidential election. The political group’s grand opening was from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, at their headquarters in Emerald Square, on the corner of Jackson and MacArthur.
Three observations after UL's season-opening win over Grambling
After winning the starting quarterback job for the second time in the last three seasons following yet another season-ending injury, Ben Wooldridge wanted to perform well. He mixed in a few deep passes with a precision short passing game and ran it when necessary. He even avoided a sure sack in the red zone. Sure, there are bigger challenges ahead, but it was a solid start.
Louisiana football vs Grambling State: Here's the final score and highlights from Week 1
The countless hours of preparation and practice were tested Saturday as Louisiana football kicked off the 2024 season against Grambling State. The Ragin’ Cajuns were in the comforts of Cajun Field to open up this season with the annual Herbert Heymann Football Classic against a semi-familiar foe. They faced the Tigers once before and will look for new stars to shine to bring another victory home. ...
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