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Louisiana Kicks Off Fifth Annual American Academy of Entrepreneurs
Innovative mentorship program is available to LED Growth Network companies through a partnership between LED and the Edward Lowe Foundation. The program has helped more than 60 Louisiana small businesses since its inception in 2020. Program launch held at the Edward Lowe Foundation’s state-of-the-art learning campus in southwest Michigan.
Global Freight and Logistics Firm TQL Opens Second Louisiana Office
TQL will open a new office in Baton Rouge and create 98 direct new jobs. The company is one of the largest logistics firms in North America. Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, announced it is expanding its presence in Louisiana by establishing a new location in Baton Rouge.
Vicksburg’s Robert “Bob” Cunny celebrates his 100th birthday
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Monday marks a special day as Vicksburg’s Mr. Robert “Bob” Cunny celebrated his 100th surrounded by family and friends at the local Vicksburg YMCA. Cunny is the YMCA’s oldest living member. Amongst his friends, Cunny had multiple family members present as they...
“He couldn’t play at a regular playground”: Monroe mother raises money for inclusive playground in honor of son
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Children all across Monroe, La, built lemonade stands to raise money not for themselves, but for a new inclusive playground in Forsythe Park. The initiative began when one local mother says her wheelchair bound son could not play at the regular playgrounds. Our son Benjamin was born with a rare genetic […]
Shreveport business to host school uniform giveaway; what you need to know
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Shreveport business is doing its part to help families in need of school uniforms before the school year begins. According to a media release, ASAP Copy is hosting a uniform giveaway on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 3711 Lakeshore Drive. For the last four years, ASAP Copy has hosted this event to assist families in need.
A 'child's body' in water creates big scare at Slidell park. Police share an explanation.
A father and son fishing at Slidell's Heritage Park on Sunday afternoon hooked what appeared to be a child's body — and prompted an underwater search by the Slidell Police Department's dive team. Fortunately, the body turned out to a doll, ironically one used for water safety training, the...
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
RECALL ALERT: Thousands of Louisiana Vehicles Could Be Impacted By Faulty Fuel Pump
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Hyundai vehicle owners in Louisiana may need to check their fuel pumps after a recall notice from the company that impacts nearly 55,000 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automotive company is recalling certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N because of problems with the fuel delivery system.
Louisiana congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the […]
Vicksburg Young Professionals Conclude Leadership Book Discussion at MCity
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Vicksburg Young Professionals will meet at MCity, 1622 Washington Street, on July 24, at 5:30 p.m. for the final discussion of their 2024 YP Leadership Book, “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.”. This month’s discussion will center around the language of “Personal Touch.” Led...
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