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LSU AgCenter offers help to get salvinia under control
Are you fighting a giant salvinia invasion? Salvinia weevils are part of a biological control program that may help! The LSU AgCenter can distribute the salvinia weevils to private landowners in coastal parishes in Louisiana to help combat this invasive species. Contact DShackelford@agcenter.lsu.edu to receive more information about the salvinia weevil.
Beauregard Parish man wins second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship
NATCHITOCHES – Joe Suchanek of Fields won his second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship Saturday. Suchanek overcame a tough challenge from past champions Ben Robinson (2005, 2009), Clancey Stewart (2018) and Ron Yule (2000, 2019) along with newcomers Asher Hotard and Samuel O’Kelley in the championship round. The Louisiana...
Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
Lafayette DA files petition to disqualify Rickey Boudreaux from Youngsville chief race
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office on Monday filed a petition to disqualify former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux from running for the same office he resigned from last year. Boudreaux qualified Wednesday morning for the special election, despite a Louisiana law revised in 2023 that says an elected official who...
Pitcher Sage Hoover Transferring to Ragin’ Cajuns Softball Program from Texas Tech
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns softball fans can perhaps take a small breath in knowing that the program has gotten its first signee from the transfer portal. In a social media post, pitcher Sage Hoover is transferring to Louisiana from Texas Tech. The Edgewood, Texas native will be on her third school...
‘I had did that to them’: Mother says she was on drugs when she killed her 4-year-old, abandoned her 1-year-old
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC/Gray News) - A mother accused of killing one child and abandoning another along the interstate made a shocking confession to KPLC as she returned in Louisiana. Aaliyah Jack, 25, of Lake Charles, arrived from Mississippi and was booked into Calcasieu Correctional Center on Saturday afternoon. Cameras...
Hidden Hazards: Iowa’s Heat Wave and the Bottled Water Danger!
Iowa summers are hot and another thing to beware of is drinking bottled water left in a hot car can could be dangerous to your health!. Have you ever left a case of bottled water in your car trunk on a hot summer day?. Spring Well says when plastic water...
Paw Patrol Live Coming to Lake Charles Event Center
Great news for Paw Patrol fans! The beloved pups are coming to the Lake Charles Event Center for an exciting live show. You can join Ryder and all your favorite Paw Patrol characters for an action-packed adventure that the whole family will enjoy. PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” follows...
Local filing for November election underway
Filing is underway for seats in two Mid County cities and a school district. In the city of Groves, the Mayor’s seat, Ward No 2, Ward No. 4 and City Marshal’s are up for election. The seats are currently held by Mayor Chris Borne, Ward No. 2 Councilman Paul Oliver, and Ward No. 4 Councilwoman […] The post Local filing for November election underway appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Max Williams 6 p.m. sports recap July 22
Victoria, Texas- On 25 News Now Sports at 6 p.m., we discuss the game tonight for the Generals against the Gumbeaux Gators in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Then we highlight Premiere Prospects hosting midnight madness tournament on Friday night.
Groves police calls, July 10 to July 16
Groves Police Department officers made the following arrests and responded to the following calls from July 10 to July 16: July 10 Susan Robertson, 72, was arrested for assault in the 4700 block of Inwood. July 11 Jonathan Pelissier, 29, was arrested for public intoxication in the 6900 block of 32nd Street. An assault was […] The post Groves police calls, July 10 to July 16 appeared first on Port Arthur News.
VB: Karelov Announces Lindsey Ogle To Staff
By: Pam LaFosse LAKE CHARLES—McNeese head volleyball coach Sasha Karelov has announced the addition of Lindsey Ogle who will serve as a graduate assistant. The native of Missouri City, Texas was a four-year letterwinner at St. Mary’s University (Texas) where she was a member of the Lone Star Commissioner’s Honor Roll for three years, earned the D2ADA Academic Achievement Award in 2023 and serve as the SAAC President from 2022-24. Ogle attended Ridge Point High School where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. In her four years she also helped her team to two state appearances finishing as the runners-up her…
Vicksburg’s Levi Wyatt named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Team
Vicksburg native Levi Wyatt has been named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Second Team. Wyatt, who is heading into his junior season at McNeese State University, received the news on Monday. In 2023, Wyatt started in all 10 games where he racked up 13 tackles and led the team with...
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