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Louisiana Mutual Aid Headed to Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Louisiana Mutual Aid is on its way to Florida ahead of a very dangerous hurricane. Hurricane Milton, which is a Category 5 storm, is heading toward the west coast of Florida, and so too are a lot of men and women from the State of Louisiana. Many power companies have...
BE ALERT! Big Changes Coming to SNAP Benefits for Texas Residents
Every year, one of the most awaited changes in Louisiana is the update to SNAP benefits. It’s a chance for people to get a little extra help with buying food and other essentials. Plus, it offers more people a shot at qualifying for the program. This year’s SNAP changes are here, and they could make a difference for many families! We've got everything you need to know about the changes...
Items Louisiana Residents Should Never Carry in Their Wallet or Purse
Louisiana residents should be careful about what they carry in their wallets or purses to avoid becoming victims of identity theft. While it’s common to keep important items like credit cards and IDs on hand, certain things can put you at greater risk if your wallet is lost or stolen. By removing specific items that thieves could use to access personal information or money, you can help protect yourself from fraud. We have a new list of things you should never carry in your wallet or purse to keep your identity and finances safe.
Festivals & Events Happening this Weekend: October 10, 11, 12, 13
Thanks to a report predicting a cold front, the weather throughout Louisiana should be perfect for a festival this weekend. Get out and shop for antiques and enjoy music, food, tamales, Louisiana culture, Filipina culture, gumbo, sweet dough pies, and all the wonderful things the state has to offer.
Louisiana granted additional $144M for Ida, Laura relief
Louisiana will receive an additional $144,330,926.38 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in relief for Hurricanes Ida and Laura. In Southwest Louisiana, the Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive $11,580,439.82 for management costs associated with Laura and $1,078,139.37 for repairs to LeBleu Settlement Elementary School. The Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative will receive $10,204,970.40 […]
What Louisiana constitutional amendments are on the ballot? PAR explains.
Louisiana voters will soon get the opportunity to decide whether the state constitution should be amended to divert certain federal funds to coastal protection and to change the timeline for legislators to approve the budget. Five proposed amendments to the state constitution were approved by the Legislature this spring. One will be on the ballot […]
How twins who grew up in foster care are paying it forward
Twins from Louisiana who were raised in foster care are now paying it forward to help others in need.Cherry and Sherry Wilmore have become pillars of their community. Locally in Houma, Louisiana, they're known as "everybody's favorite twins." With glistening personalities and huge hearts, the duo has a lot of fans."I love them both dearly," Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet said. And I'm not afraid to tell them I love them every day I talk to them and I'm very blessed that they're part of our community."A close friend from college describes the Wilmore sisters as authentic, genuine, loving, caring...
Louisiana Youth Deer Week Starts Saturday; All You Need to Know
If you're into bow hunting for whitetail deer, you certainly don't need me to tell you that archery season began on Sunday, October 1, but for the kids and veterans of Louisiana, the big day is this Saturday, October 12, when it's GAME ON for them too!. According to the...
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