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Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
Louisiana wins 4-H Shooting Sports national championship
Victoria McClung of Bossier City won the small-bore rifle category in the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held June 23-28 in Grand Island, Neb. McClung helped the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team win its fourth championship in the last five years. That includes a second-place finish last year and the event being canceled due to COVID restrictions in 2020.
New preparation for this year's Fireworks on the Mississippi
BATON ROUGE - For more than 50 years, WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi has brought together the Baton Rouge community and neighboring parishes for the largest fireworks show in Louisiana. Preparations for this year's show are different than previous years. Lead technician Adam Siegal said in the past, they used...
Gov. Landry compares Ten Commandments Law to speed limit signs
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry stopped in Central Louisiana on July 2 to speak on his tenure so far during a meeting with the Rotary Club of Alexandria. The governor was joined by Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, Central Louisiana lawmakers and local and state officials in trying...
Louisiana Residents Offered Safety Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft
Lafayette, LA — For most people, personal vehicles are vital for commuting, attending appointments, and managing daily errands. Owning a vehicle is key to achieving the independence and freedom many people cherish. Having your vehicle stolen not only results in a major financial loss but also creates a sense of vulnerability and disruption. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition (ATSC) aim to educate vehicle owners on the importance of preventing vehicle theft.
Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
State Attorney General threatens NOPD over French Quarter gun-free zone
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a statement Tuesday warning the New Orleans Police Department that it should not try to claim the Eighth District police station is a vocational/technical school.
Locals Going For Gold In Transplant Games of America
Mark Nelson, Transplant Recipient and Transplant Games of Acadiana Athlete, stopped by First at Four to share how locals are headed to Birmingham, Alabama to represent Team Louisiana and bring awareness to organ donation. Follow TEAM LOUISIANA here. FOLLOW MEDAL COUNT HERE. Transplant recipients from throughout the state of Louisiana...
Louisiana man pleads guilty after intending to sell fentanyl to individual at Coast casino
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A New Orleans man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Yancy Johnson, 45, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court in Gulfport. According to court documents, in 2023, an investigation was initiated into a possible drug trafficking organization operating in Louisiana...
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
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