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Former VPSO deputy Kenwood White, father of Abbeville mayor, dies at 72
Born March 6, 1952, the Abbeville High School graduate joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 1971 and served until 1977. He served as a deputy with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for many years, followed by a career in the oilfield.
Step Up to the Plate: Register Now for Thibodaux Rec. Girls Fall Fast Pitch!
The Thibodaux Recreation Girls Fall Fast Pitch Softball program is open for registration. The program is open to girls ages 10-15 (as of October 31, 2024), and registration is open until August 8. Online registration will remain open until August 12. There are three convenient ways to register. Those interested...
Tim Riley qualifies for November Election-Mayor of Gonzales
Earlier today Tim Riley qualified for the November 5 contest to elect the City of Gonzales’ next mayor. The current city council member has never hidden his long-term aspirations to seek Gonzales’ chief executive post. Without an elected incumbent on the ballot, Riley has to be considered a frontrunner for the job.
2 new economic districts created along I-10 in Jeff Davis Parish
JEFF DAVIS PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Interstates have been integral nationwide with growing towns and cities. Interstate 10 is one of the country’s most traveled, and Jeff Davis Parish is taking note by creating two new economic districts along it. The Lacassine-Iowa Economic District located off Exit 48 and...
Investigation into suspected Lockport meth dealer leads to multiple arrests
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office announced this week that an investigation into a local meth dealer has led authorities to four arrests. Sheriff Craig Webre said that an investigation into Mitchell Folse, 45, led narcotics agents to obtain arrest warrants and a search warrant for his residence on Mar Drive. On July 11, 2024, narcotics agents located Folse and took him into custody. Agents then proceeded to the Mar Drive residence to conduct a search with assistance from LPSO patrol deputies and detectives, as well as the Lockport Police Department.
Grandmother of 4-year-old found dead in lake organizes fundraiser for funeral expenses
The paternal grandmother of the four-year-old found dead in water outside the Vinton Welcome Center has created a fundraiser for the boy's funeral expenses. "I am creating this GoFundMe to prepare a funeral for my grandson. He has been in our care for the past few months due to the neglect and abuse of his mother," Dion Polk, paternal grandmother of 4-year-old Legend Jack, whose body was found July 8.
Lafayette mayor-president's veto of gas station plan near Four Corners stands after council fails to override it
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's first veto since taking office will stand. The Lafayette City Council failed to override that veto late Tuesday, July 16. At issue were plans to develop a convenience store with a gas station. Tags. Localnow. Lafayette mayor-president's veto of gas station plan near Four Corners...
Still no answers from Plaquemine officials on high utility bills
PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine is still trying to sort out a utility problem after multiple residents complained about inaccurate and high bills. 2 On Your Side reported on the high rates at the beginning of July. City officials said the issue was resolved, but residents lined up at the podium with their bills on Tuesday night during a special meeting called by Mayor Ed Reeves, who was not in attendance.
Stine opens in Eunice, La.
A grand opening event ushers in the family business’s 13th location. Stine Home & Yard will host a Grand Opening at its Eunice, Louisiana location July 19 and 20. The move had its origins In August of 2023, when Stine acquired the assets of Fruge Lumber. Freddie Fruge and his father, the late Cedric Fruge, started the business in 1972.
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
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...
Nexus Louisiana lays out plans for CEO search
The Research Park Corporation, which oversees Nexus Louisiana, took significant strides in its search for a new president and CEO at Tuesday’s board of directors meeting. The organization’s board of directors and executive committee approved the appointment of seven members to the selection committee tasked with overseeing the search for a new president and CEO.
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