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AT&T workers go on strike across Atlanta and Southeast over stalled contract negotiations
Thousands of AT&T workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) are on strike, accusing the telecom giant of negotiating in bad faith over a new union contract. That included a few dozen workers picketing outside AT&T’s corporate office in Midtown Atlanta on Tuesday. The strike, which began...
Here’s How Some Louisiana Residents Can Get SUN Bucks
SHREVEPORT, LA - You might not know about SUN Bucks, but if you have children living in your home, you might be eligible to receive the assistance. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) says we are now in Phase 3 of the SUN Bucks application process. Most children who qualify for SUN Bucks were automatically enrolled and provided benefits during Phases 1 and 2. But some families will need to complete an application to receive benefits.
Gov. Landry Announces Billion Dollar Internet Expansion
During a press conference on Monday, August 19th, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced a new program set to expand broadband internet access across the state. GUMBO 2.0 will allow $1.3 billion in funding work to expand internet access to 140,000 new locations within the state of Louisiana. "Today, we are...
Breaux Bridge Woman Surprised With New Car By Her Son, Actor Ryan Broussard, and His Three Brothers
Grab the tissue because you are going to need it for this story about a Breaux Bridge mom who was recently surprised by her sons with a new car. Our friends at Audi Lafayette posted a video on social media of the moment that Diane Romero was gifted a brand-new Audi Q5.
Louisiana Shoppers React to Walmart’s ‘Major’ Pricing Change
School is back in session across Louisiana. At least most of our public school systems across the state have invited students back to class. Meanwhile, many of our state's universities and colleges are preparing to welcome their student body back next week. LSU in Baton Rouge starts classes on August 26th as does the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.
Louisiana advocate leading fight against ammonia plant: ‘I already feel ignored’
It wasn’t Kimbrelle Eugene Kyereh’s intention to become a community leader when she moved back to her hometown of St. Rose in 2017. But it’s the role she felt she had to take when she learned a petrochemical company had plans to build a $4.6 billion blue ammonia plant in her predominantly Black community. Kyereh, […]
Wednesday AM Forecast: comfortable mornings + hot and dry afternoons continue
Dry conditions will prevail Wednesday and Thursday before humidity begins to creep back in over the weekend. Today & Tonight: Low humidity and clear skies will allow Wednesday morning conditions to be quite comfortable. Temperatures near Baton Rouge will be in the 70's until around 9am when the sunshine will then begin heating the air quickly. Similar to Tuesday, afternoon highs will be hot, in the middle to upper-90's, but thanks to the lower humidity levels the heat index values will not move far from the thermometer's reading. Dry air will make for clear skies and no rain today and overnight. Lows early Thursday will again be refreshing, near 70°.
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