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Tax Tips: Property Tax Increases, Local CPA Explains How You Can Handle The Change
Jeromy Bourque, local CPA, joined News15 at Noon to share the details on property tax increases. Tax Tips: Property Tax Increases, Local CPA Explains How You Can Handle The Change. Jeromy Bourque, local CPA, joined News15 at Noon to share the details on property tax increases.
Abbeville man found guilty of first degree murder
ST. MARTIN, La. - DeQuincy Lewis of Abbeville has been found guilty on the charge of first-degree murder for the death of Justin Primeaux. On April 20, 2019, two masked men broke into Primeaux’s home in Cade, and he was shot twice. Primeaux later died of his wounds. Lewis...
Exclusion zone around Capital One Tower will be strictly enforced during implosion
People who want to witness the demolition of the Hertz Tower — the former Capital One Tower — on Saturday, Sept. 7, need to know they won’t be able to do that from just anywhere. Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory said multiple law enforcement departments will be out […]
Two teenagers arrested for March homicide on I-10 in Prairieville
PRAIRIEVILLE - Two teenagers were arrested for a drive-by shooting that happened in March and left a man dead. Deputies said the shooting happened early on the morning of Mar. 29. Officials found Chakerus Hamilton Jr. dead in his vehicle from a gunshot wound. An investigation led the Ascension Parish...
Large Branch Breaks on Oak Tree in Broussard
A large branch on an oak tree in Broussard, Louisiana, broke, and repair crews are on the scene today to remove it. The tree is located on Main Street between South Bernard Road and Springwater Drive. A representative of the City of Broussard stated that there was no indication that...
Louisiana Shoppers Upset Over New Costco Shopping Restrictions
Shopping at Costco makes me feel like a bit of a rule-breaker. I’ve been known to circle back for an extra sample just minutes after grabbing my first one—no disguise needed. And let’s just say I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve used Mom’s Costco card for my own shopping trips.
Kapsch TrafficCom wins 50 year Tolling Contract for I-10 Bridge in Louisiana
Kapsch TrafficCom wins 50 year Tolling Contract for I-10 Bridge in Louisiana. In a monumental development for infrastructure in the United States, Kapsch TrafficCom has clinched a landmark 50-year tolling contract for the Interstate 10 (I-10) Calcasieu River Bridge project in Louisiana. This major public-private partnership (PPP) initiative, spearheaded by...
New changes to SAT and ACT exams coming soon
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As your high school student begins to look to what is next, a review of the changes to the SAT and ACT can serve as a helpful reminder to both parents and students. In March of 2024, the SAT featured a shorter, digital, and adaptive exam. According to the National Test Prep Association, the changes have resulted in students performing better on the practice versions than the real exam, which is something to keep in mind on test day.
Gov. Jeff Landry gives details on new Jimmie Davis Bridge, what will happen to the old one
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said construction of a new Jimmie Davis Bridge connecting Shreveport and Bossier City will be a spark plug for the northwestern Louisiana economy that will reverberate throughout the state. "It's symbolic of how this year will mark a turnaround for our state," Landry said during a groundbreaking for the...
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