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Photo gallery: North Natchez class of 1974 celebrates 50 year class reunion
NATCHEZ — Graduates from the North Natchez Class of 1974 spent the weekend reuniting and reminiscing during its 50th class reunion. The weekend started Friday with a family brunch at The Perfect Event on Northgate Road and ended with a “Western Night” themed event at Concord Quarters. The events allowed old friends and classmates to […] The post Photo gallery: North Natchez class of 1974 celebrates 50 year class reunion appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
US judge: Louisiana has 7 days to fix hot weather farm work plan at Angola state prison
A federal judge has ordered the state of Louisiana to change the Farm Line program at Louisiana State Penitentiary when temperatures are 88 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter to keep inmates safe from heat-related health threats.
See when is the best day for outdoor dining in Louisiana
According to a study conducted by Fabuwood, Friday, July 19 has been identified as the day to have the most perfect evening. The data was pulled from an interactive map listing each state's perfect evening for al fresco dining.
The glamour of the Miss Louisiana competition
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Miss Southeastern 2024 Shelby Bordelon competed in the annual Miss Louisiana competition in Monroe. Bordelon, a senior strategic communication major, was a first-time participant and was awarded the Newcomer Talent Preliminary Award and the Overall Talent Award on opening night. She also placed in the top 11 of the competition.
Louisiana Target Stores Announce Major Policy Change on July 15th
If you're a savvy shopper you know where to look for the bullseye on savings, right? Well, that's what the folks who operate Target Stores in cities such as Lafayette, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport would like you to believe. Target has built a "brick and mortar" reputation as a go-to shopping destination for everything from groceries to household items, clothing, and electronics.
Louisiana and Oklahoma Ignite Debate on Ten Commandments in Schools
The Ten Commandments are seen as part of a religious mural of Jesus carrying a cross up Mount Calvary to be crucified along South Main Street in Georgetown, Ohio. This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Midway through June, Louisiana made a splashy addition to the...
Governor Landry Announces Jay Grymes as the Louisiana State Climatologist
Governor Jeff Landry announced that Jay Grymes will be the new State Climatologist. Under this new agreement, GOHSEP and LSU have entered into a partnership. Climatologist Jay Grymes will be a GOHSEP employee functioning as the State Climatologist—reporting directly to GOHSEP and Governor Landry. He will also help LSU teach young folks’ meteorology with a coastal state focus.
Local law enforcement worked extra hard over this record-breaking Fourth of July
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - According to AAA, 71 million people were expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend. This is a record-breaking number, and officials say this could be the new trend for other major holidays. This is something they say you should be prepared for. “The summer...
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...
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