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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.
New Southland Industrial Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Acadiana to Create Nearly 300 New Jobs
WASHINGTON, La. – Southland Industrial Coatings announced it is investing $13.1 million to construct a new fireproofing facility in St. Landry Parish that will serve customers in the utility and renewable energy industries nationwide. With this expansion, the Louisiana-based family business expects to create 120 direct new jobs with...
Somber moment in community as Sacred Heart High School Gym demolished
The bucket of the large yellow excavator tore away at the brick walls of the Sacred Heart High School Gym on Wednesday. The top stories of the Hertz Tower are visible from the demolition site at the corner of Louisiana Avenue and North Division. “I think this building’s history is more significant than that downtown […]
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 congressional races attract newcomers and incumbents vying for seats
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The deadline for candidates to qualify for Louisiana’s six congressional races concluded Friday, marking the unofficial intensifying of campaign season and cementing who will be on the November ballot. In a pivotal election year, most eyes are on the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. The political boundaries of the area were recently redrawn by lawmakers, under the direction of the courts and governor, to create the state’s second majority-Black district. Additionally, the GOP congressman representing the district, U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, has opted not to seek reelection. Democrats are looking to capitalize...
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.
New Report Shows Louisiana Is One of the Fastest-Shrinking States – Where Is Everyone Moving To?
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is shrinking at a faster rate than more than 40 other states, according to a new report out today. U-Haul, the rental company that specializes in moving vans and trailers, released its annual report on which states have the most people making one-way rentals, and the Bayou State is near the very bottom.
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....
Louisiana OMV Experiencing Outages Due To Global Computer Outage
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD)– The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is experiencing varying degrees of outages at its field offices statewide due to the global computer outage. According to officials, customers who scheduled appointments for Friday, July 19, 2024, should reschedule their appointments. Customers can visit OMV’s website at www.expresslane.org, for available online services. According to […]
Gun safety tips after three accidental shooting deaths of children in Louisiana this week
Three children killed in accidental shootings in Louisiana this week should serve as a reminder to be extra vigilant about gun safety. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said we have a gun culture in the U.S. and especially here in Louisiana. “And it’s just a reminder to parents to be...
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...
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