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Image Caught in Louisiana on Google Maps Giving People the Creeps
Through the years, Google Maps has caught some pretty interesting, sometimes frightening images. There's one image on Google Maps caught in Maurice that seriously made me yell out loud when I first saw it. So there I was, on Google Maps looking at North Vermillion High School to get a...
15 Slang Words Only People from Louisiana Know
Alright, grab your beignets and get ready to dive into the vibrant and spicy slang that makes Louisiana so uniquely Laissez les bon temps rouler! From the bayou to the Big Easy, here are 15 terms that only true Louisianans will understand. Let’s get started!. NOLA. Short for New...
Ten Commandments cannot go up in Louisiana classrooms yet, as governor claims biblical poster could have stopped would-be Trump assassin
Louisiana cannot put up any posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms until at least Nov. 15, as a federal judge prepares to weigh on the constitutionality of the law. The post Ten Commandments cannot go up in Louisiana classrooms yet, as governor claims biblical poster could have stopped would-be Trump assassin first appeared on Law & Crime.
What famous people are from Northwest Louisiana? Some names might surprise you
When you think of areas like Shreveport, Bossier City, or Webster Parish, celebrity is not normally the word that comes to mind. However, Northwest Louisiana has been home to many famous people through the decades. The area, nestled next to the borders of Texas and Arkansas, has produced A-List actors,...
What Do Louisiana Workers Complain About the Most?
Truth be told, if you have a job, it's highly likely that it's because you need the job; not because you were just looking for something to do. Keeping that in mind, because we have a tendency to complain about anything we don't want to do, our complaints about the workplace (and the others we share it with) will often run the full gamut.
The Town of Ball becomes the 35th Smoke-Free Municipality in Louisiana
BALL, La. (WNTZ) – The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) is excited to announce that the Town of Ball has become the 35th Louisiana municipality to adopt a comprehensive smoke-free indoor ordinance. This is a huge win not only for the goal and mission of TFL, to create a healthy state, but also it is a win for the community of Ball where now all residents and visitors can go anywhere in the town and enjoy themselves without the dangers of having to breathe in secondhand smoke.
Growing Up In Louisiana – Do You Remember This?
I didn't spend my entire childhood in Louisiana, because I was 13 years old when we moved from California. However, I did spend a large portion of my adolescence here and I have lots of great memories. Because I came from the West Coast to the South, I can truly say kids have a much different upbringing in the Bayou State versus those where I'm from.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that LA 119 will be closed 2.9 miles north of its intersection with LA 493 on Monday, July 29, 2024
Shreveport, LA – According to the LaDOTD officials, the closure, expected to last approximately two days, is necessary for the installation of a new cross drain. DOTD appreciates the public’s patience and advises all drivers to exercise caution through the construction site. Please be vigilant for work crews and their equipment.
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