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It's been hot in Louisiana so far this year, but not as bad as 2023. Here are the numbers.
Temperatures throughout Louisiana have been historically warm for the first six months of 2024, data released Thursday showed, but not as hot as last year and significantly below the record for the same time period. Louisiana's average temperature for January through June was the 12th highest on record for that...
New law allows more disputes of speed and red-light camera tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. — Senate Bill 302 now gives Louisiana drivers more ways they could fight a ticket received at a red-light camera or speed camera. The signal was not positioned correctly or sign was illegible. The driver was obeying or moving over for police or emergency vehicles. The...
DA's office refuses to charge former Youngsville chief Rickey Boudreaux on qualifying day
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office refused criminal charges against former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux on the same day he qualified to run for the office he resigned from last year. Prosecutor Holden Hoggatt on Wednesday refused a charge against Boudreaux for possession of methamphetamine. The reason for the refusal...
Vessel Project hosts free grocery giveaway for seniors
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - There will be a free grocery giveaway for senior citizens hosted by the Vessel Project on Friday, July 19. The event will be held at 2120 Hodges Street in Lake Charles from 10 a.m. to noon. There are no qualifications or ID required but food...
Catholic Charities, other nonprofits expected to get federal housing funds
The Lafayette city and parish councils preliminarily approved an ordinance Tuesday that would allocate federal funds to the city's emergency homeless shelter and other programs for those in need of housing assistance. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved an allocation of about $2.25 million in funds to...
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
NBC 10 News Today: Mitch in the Morning
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On NBC 10 News Today, NBC 10’s Mitch in the Morning is live at the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana to preview their upcoming Back Pack and School Supplies Give Away. For more information, watch the video above.
Louisiana Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
Image of Angel Spotted Above Louisiana Beachgoers Favorite Beach
Beachgoers have been flocking to the Gulf Coast this summer and one person thinks she may have seen the image of an angel over one of the beaches many from Louisiana love to visit. This summer has brought a lot of tragedy to the beaches along the Emerald Gulf Coast....
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
LSP competes in 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
The Louisiana State Police proudly introduces our submission for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. Our patrol units are among the most recognizable in the nation, symbolizing courtesy, loyalty, and a deep commitment to public service. Louisiana is renowned for its diverse and unique culture, and...
Three-time U.S. Olympian tells lawmakers to lift ‘Milk Mandate’
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Three-time Olympic weightlifter Kendrick Farris addressed Louisiana lawmakers in Congress to lift the ‘milk mandate‘ to ‘give kids nutritious beverages that won’t harm their health.’. The Shreveport native competed in the Olympics for the United States in Beijing (2008), London (2012),...
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