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Pat's Fisherman's Wharf in Henderson set to reopen next week after May tornado
A popular Cajun roadside restaurant and dance hall in the St. Martin Parish community of Henderson that was severely damaged during a tornado in May is now set to reopen. Pat's Fisherman's Wharf restaurant suffered heavy damage after the twister tore through the levee area in the spring. It sent trees crashing into the building, shattered glass, and ripped off a portion of the roof.
Blake Lobell, Liam Watt help Team USA take silver in Netherlands
EUNICE, La. – LSU Eunice Baseball’s Blake Lobell and Liam Watt helped guide Team USA to a silver medal performance at the 2024 Haarlem Baseball Week in The Netherlands. The duo was part of a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Star team that represented Team USA at the international invitational tournament.
Ville Platte Police Department investigating syringes found in Sonic bag
Michael Nelson, a resident, said he, his wife and grandchild were ordering food from the carhop at the Sonic. When they received their food, his grandchild reached into the bag where they noticed both of the needles in the bag.
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Louisiana OMV encourages customers to reschedule due to CrowdStrike outage
The Louisiana OMV said it is "experiencing varying degrees of outages" at its field offices statewide due to the global outage, and is encouraging customers who had appointments for Friday, July 19, to reschedule.
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Curious Louisiana tells the story of a Louisiana Olympian who competed in Hitler's shadow
He was 17 years old and had never traveled outside of Louisiana. Yet, there William Tennant Brown sat on an ocean liner bound for Berlin, his teammates by his side. The year was 1936, and Brown would be competing against the world in the shadow of Adolf Hitler. One of his teammates, a young African American man named Jesse Owens would win four gold medals.
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
A “Summer Night” You Won’t Forget: Thibodaux Playhouse Presents Grease July 26
If you’re looking for a trip back to the vibrant era of the 1950s, look no further than the Thibodaux Playhouse’s upcoming production of Grease, which will run from July 26 to August 4, 2024. Directed by Kyle Davis, this nostalgic musical promises to transport audiences to Rydell...
Fourth candidate qualifies for Youngsville police chief race
A fourth candidate has qualified for the special election to replace former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux. John Trahan Jr., a 58-year-old retired state trooper and former sheriff's deputy, qualified on Thursday for the race. Trahan, who is Black, is running under no party. "What you see is pretty much...
These Louisiana zydeco stars will play a free concert to help save beloved dance hall
Some of our region's biggest Zydeco acts will be in Opelousas next week, playing in support of the Clifton Chenier Centennial fundraiser and the Slim's Y-Ki-Ki Zydeco dance hall restoration project. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear free performances by CJ Chenier (Clifton Chenier's son), Anthony and Dwayne Dopsie,...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
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.
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