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Around Ascension Parish: Little Free Library installed in Sorrento
The Town of Sorrento hosted a grand opening July 15 for the new Little Free Library at the Sorrento Community Center and Park. The idea of the tiny book house is "take a book" and "share a book," according to the town's social media post about the event. Award-winning communicator.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for $140 million dollar Highschool construction projects announced
ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish School Board announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three high school construction projects. The events are scheduled for East Ascension High School, Prairieville High School, and Donaldsonville High School on July 12, July 18, and August 6, 2024. The construction projects...
See how the area housing market fared in June
Mortgage rates could drop soon, but the housing market continues to see a decline in pending and closed sales, according to the latest report from the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. Pending sales dipped 21.2% in June year over year, while closed sales declined 10.2%. New listings also decreased...
Lafourche, Terrebonne officials offer caveats, help with new concealed carry firearms law
A law allowing concealed carrying of firearms by most people over 18 in Louisiana took effect less than a month ago, with no related issues reported by local law enforcement. While not expressing opposition to the law, local law enforcement leaders are nonetheless hoping that firearms owners wishing to carry concealed will avail themselves of training to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
Louisiana still hasn’t recovered all the jobs it lost during the pandemic
While the rest of the nation has far surpassed the number of jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana is one of only a handful of states that has still not recovered to what is a relatively low threshold in a burgeoning economy. Louisiana had roughly 1.96 million jobs in February 2020, about a month […] The post Louisiana still hasn’t recovered all the jobs it lost during the pandemic appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
Softball: Fremin Named Louisiana Coach of the Year; School-Record Eight Lady Lions Earn All-State Honors
HAMMOND, La. – The Southland Conference Tournament champion Southeastern Louisiana University softball team secured its largest-ever representation on the 2024 All-Louisiana Collegiate Softball Teams, which were released by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Wednesday. After leading a SLU squad that earned its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and a berth...
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