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Olympic capsules: We've got details on the 35 LSU, Louisiana athletes competing in Paris
PARIS — It’s a long way from the quiet practice gyms, sun-splashed tracks and echo-filled swimming pools of Louisiana to the grand stage of the Olympic Games. But that’s where 35 current and former LSU and Louisiana athletes have gathered, to compete in Paris in the Games of the 33rd Olympiad.
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
This article originally appeared on KFF Health News. Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses, and one use...
Ark-La-Tex sports card collectors unite for Shreveport Card Summer Card Show this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - “If you want a good show with quality vendors, with a lot of traffic, it’s a lot of planning. But, that’s what makes it fun.”. Veteran sports memorabilia collector, Colvin Roberson, knows what it takes to put on an event. This weekend, he’s throwing together the Shreveport Summer Card Show - bringing everyone’s childhood back to life.
Shreveport honors 109 year old resident with parade
A parade for Elvira Helaire-Davis rolled down 5th Street in the MLK neighborhood last Saturday morning as Marshal James Jefferson stopped at a house with dozens of roses and a ‘Happy Birthday’ balloon. He was one of many, including former councilman Willie Bradford and State Rep. Joy Walters, who wanted to wish Helaire-Davis a happy 109th birthday. ...
DeRidder council calls meeting to investigate potential misconduct by mayor
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - A special meeting of the DeRidder City Council has been called for Tuesday, July 30, to consider an investigation into allegations of misconduct by Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton. The agenda comes the same day 7News learned Clanton named DeRidder Fire Chief Ken Harlow as Mayor Pro...
Woman arrested with drugs at vacant house
Narcotics officers arrested a Ruston woman last Wednesday while investigating reported drug use at an abandoned house. Officers of the Lincoln Parish Narcotics Enforcement Team responded to a house on Union Avenue where they found several people inside. In identifying the occupants, they learned Lametria L. Owens, 23, was wanted on two warrants for failure to appear in Third District Court.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Disorderly man arrested on drug charges
Ruston Police arrested a Texas man last Friday after responding to a disturbance call and finding the man with drugs. Donald Rice., 42, of Rio Vista, Texas, was arrested on drug charges after officers responded to the U-Pak-It convenience store on Cooktown Road about 6:30 a.m. The store reported a...
Allen, Hairston to represent Tech at SAAC meetings
Louisiana Tech’s Will Allen and Anaya Hairston will represent Louisiana Tech Athletics at the Summer Conference USA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) meetings. Allen, a redshirt junior on the Bulldog Basketball team, and Hairston, a sophomore on the Bulldog Volleyball team, will begin their representation July 25-27 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for the three-day event that will include a variety of group sessions and community service activities, providing a forum for student-athletes to express ideas, concerns, and options relating to NCAA and Conference legislation as well as other issues that affect their welfare.
Cedar Creek announces Advanced Placement Award winners
Cedar Creek School announced that 25 students garnered Advance Placement Awards for their scores on AP exams. “Our students performed exceptionally well on their Advanced Placement test this year,” said Head of School Cindy Hampton. “This is a testament to the commitment of these students and their teachers to upholding a high level of academic rigor. We are extremely proud of our AP students and their teachers.”
Cumbie; La Tech needs more wins in 2024
RUSTON, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Tech is a combined 6-18 through two seasons with Sonny Cumbie leading the program. If he wants to stay in Ruston, that has to get better. This year for the first time in the Cumbie era, the Bulldogs have a starting quarterback with experience in the system. Jack Turner played in 8 games in 2023. Turner completed 56 percent of his passes for 1,017 yards, with five touchdowns and five interceptions.
Green details Olympic Trials journey
Former Ruston High Bearcat and current OU Sooner stand-out BJ Green recently competed for the chance to represent the United States of America in the upcoming 2024 Olympics in the men’s triple jump. At 20-years-old, Green was the youngest competitor in his event. Green shared his story of the...
DeSoto deputies attend DARE conference
Deputies with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office attended the annual D.A.R.E. Conference held at the LSUS. from July 15 through 19, and hosted by Northwest Louisiana departments in the State of Louisiana. Lt. Natasha Jones with DPSO helped host the event, along with President Jason Jones from Shreveport PD....
Monkhouse community clean-up for Humor and Harmony Weekend; details
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — ‘A group of concerned citizens’ are organizing a clean-up event in the Monkhouse area of Shreveport during the Humor and Harmony Weekend. According to the news release, ‘a cleaner city leads to a stronger, more vibrant community, and this clean-up event is not just about picking up litter; it’s about coming together as neighbors to take pride in our surroundings and make a positive impact.’
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
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