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U.S. News And World Report Ranks Louisiana Worst State For Roads, Education, & Pollution
The U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Best States Rankings are out, and the news isn't good for Louisiana. Sadly, the Pelican State came in 50th place and ranked among the worst states in eight 'quality of life' categories for the second time. Utah was ranked the Best State. Two...
Is This The Best Viral Video of All-Time From Louisiana?
We have some very entertaining videos from Louisiana that went viral on social media, but is this the best one yet?. Let's go back 15 years to when Christy Adams spoke to KATC TV-3 on LIVE television from in front of the Walmart store on Ambassador Caffery. Adams described a...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
Louisiana chemical facility fined, must carry out $150K in upgrades after 2023 fire
An explosion and fire last year at a St. Rose petroleum, chemical and renewables tank farm on the Mississippi River started when contract workers were welding on top of a large crude tank and fumes from residual oil inside the tank ignited, federal and state regulators say. Federal regulators faulted...
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
Louisiana National Guard troops to remain at Texas, Mexico border until November
Louisiana National Guard troops will remain at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas until November in an extended mission that state officials said would result in no new costs to taxpayers. Since March, the soldiers have aided Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star effort, which controversially relies on state troopers...
Despite new law, concealed carry permit still has benefits
Concealed carry instructor Dave Newman says it’s imperative for gun owners receive situational awareness training. Louisiana State Trooper Shelby Mayfield says a Louisiana concealed carry permit also provides gun owners some legal benefits.
Livingston Parish Schools are building a new school, gym, cafeteria. See the proposed opening date
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Livingston Parish Public Schools announced that construction on three major projects is underway. The three construction projects are for the new South Fork Junior High School in Walker, the new cafeteria and classroom wing for Albany Upper and Lower Elementary Schools and the new gym at Live Oak Junior High, according to a news release.
Cash Money reuniting at Essence Fest on Friday night
NEW ORLEANS (AP/WVUE) — A Cash Money reunion show will headline Essence Fest at the Caesar’s Superdome on Friday night. Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Friends will celebrate 30 years of Cash Money Records and its Millionaires. Juvenile, Busta Rhymes, T-Pain, The Roots and Mannie Fresh are scheduled to perform. R&B singers Jacquees and Ari Lennox and country artist Mickey Guyton also will take the stage.
BRCC offering free summer math tutoring
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Free summer math tutoring is being offered by Baton Rouge Community College. The tutoring sessions are taking place at BRCC’s newly opened state-of-the-art math lab. It’s located in the Cypress Building at the mid city campus on Community College Drive. Officials are hoping...
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