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Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
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 approved by the FDA is to take the pills to induce an abortion at […]
How the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative is giving back to our state
Many make the mistake of thinking that it’s too late in life to make a difference in the world, but 70-year-old Gary Salathe found his passion—and reconnected with his parents’ passion—when he began the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative in 2020. By working to save the famed Louisiana iris, he’s not only bringing awareness to the threatened species and preserving an important piece of regional horticulture, but also working to help protect and conserve the Louisiana wetlands.
Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations
Dozens of Big Lots® stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In the SEC filing, company leaders noted inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they...
Buyer steps in for Louisiana hospital amid national chain's bankruptcy
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe may soon be under new ownership after its parent company, the bankrupt Steward Health, received a bid for the hospital this week as it tries offload around 30 hospitals across the country. American Healthcare System, a California-based company formed in 2021, offered $500,000...
West Monroe PD to host checkpoints on July 26th and August 2nd
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– From July 26, 2024, to August 2, 2024, the West Monroe Police Department is planning Sobriety and Occupant Protection Checkpoints from 6:00 pm to midnight on a public roadway in the city limits of West Monroe. According to officials, there will also be multiple occupant protection checkpoints throughout the week during […]
50 Cent Announces Celebrity Basketball
50 Cent has been making quite the buzz around Shreveport as he claims "All Roads Lead to Shreveport." Next month's Humor & Harmony Weekend has added a Celebrity Basketball Game to the lineup of events. Announced earlier today tickets are set to go on sale at 10 am tomorrow, Friday, July 26th.
Shreveport Park completes improvements: new pavilion, picnic tables, and more
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation says Shreveport’s 10-acre park has significantly transformed. Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation (“Caddo Parks”) says P.B.S. Pinchback Park has become a favorite in West Shreveport, known for its diverse range of outdoor amenities. According to their website, P.B.S. Pinchback...
50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival in Shreveport gets go-ahead for alcohol permits
A resolution to waive the Shreveport Code of Ordinances related to hours of operation for special event temporary alcohol permits for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony Festival was passed by the Shreveport City Council at Tuesday's session. The council voted unanimously to waive subsection (b) of 10-177 from Aug. 8-11 for the...
Celebrate Humor & Harmony at Black Business Block Party
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — During Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson’s Humor and Harmony weekend, Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBACC) revealed they are hosting a ‘Black Business Block Party’ and looking for vendors. According to the news release, the Black Business Block Party Pop-Up...
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Louisiana won’t see constitutional changes to tax and budget policy anytime soon
Voters won’t be deciding on constitutional changes to the state budget or tax structure anytime soon now that Louisiana lawmakers have decided not to meet again for the rest of 2024. Despite the efforts of Gov. Jeff Landry, conservative activists and one particularly influential GOP donor, legislators could not be convinced to return to Baton […]
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor...
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