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FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Heimerman earns LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, NSU represented in 13 events
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Leading the Northwestern State women’s track and field team to a pair of Southland Conference titles, including its first ever outdoor conference championship, earned head coach Mike Heimerman the LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, which was announced Saturday. Heimerman, who fell one...
Louisiana tribes restore river cane to preserve their culture and the environment
Rose Fisher Greer and her daughter are the only basket weavers left in the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, a tribe based in central Louisiana. To practice her craft, Greer needs river cane. For that, she has to go into Kisatchie National Forest, and she’s the only person in her tribe willing to make the […] The post Louisiana tribes restore river cane to preserve their culture and the environment appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Boogie Down the Bayou – A fundraiser to support veterans, fallen first responders
DENHAM SPRINGS – On Sunday, July 21st, the Louisiana VFW District 8 is hosting a heartfelt fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America’s heroes. The event, aptly named “Boogie Down the Bayou,” will take place from 11 AM to 7 PM.
LSU Captures Eight Individual Honors on the LSWA All-Louisiana Track & Field Team
BATON ROUGE – Seven LSU athletes earned top honors in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s All-Louisiana Track and Field team announced this weekend. A panel of track media/communications members nominated and selected the award winners for both men and women. A list was also compiled with the aide of the Track & Field Results Reporting System of the athletes that are honored All-Louisiana best times.
Louisiana Tech quarterback room filled with some size heading into 2024 season
When the Louisiana Tech football team kicks off opening week preparations for the 2024 season, the quarterback room will be filled with perhaps the tallest group of signal callers in school history. Led by incumbent starter Jack Turner at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, Bulldog coach Sonny Cumbie can look around the...
Ruston’s Kyte ascends to top of the world experience
Ruston’s John Kyte felt like he was on top of the world during a trip he took last March. And in fact, he was close to it, living a lifelong dream in the process. That’s because in March, Kyte took up an offer from his son Rob and joined his son and three others.
Former GSU player killed in Ruston crash
Jazmin “Paso” Boyd, a former star Grambling State University basketball player, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Ruston Friday night. The crash occurred on West Alabama Avenue at Goyne Street near Park Ridge Estates. Preliminary reports indicate Boyd’s vehicle hit a utility pole. Further details were not available over the weekend.
Ruston 9u All-Stars come up short in Regional World Series
The summer-long journey for the Ruston Dixie Youth Boys 9u All-Stars came to an end this weekend in Laurel, Mississippi at the Regional World Series. Between Mother Nature impacting the weekend and some uncharacteristic miscues, the Ruston 9u team played only three games before being eliminated by the Wayne County (Miss.) 9u All-Star team.
Limited number of Bearcat state title posters on clearance sale
Only a few limited edition Ruston Bearcat posters remain for sale. Anyone wishing to order one of these gold gilded editions should follow the directions below to do so as only 15 of these remain available. What a ride it was in 2023. With the start of the 2024 season...
Taser stops shoplifter running from police
Ruston Police arrested a man last Wednesday after a report of a shoplifter fleeing a Ruston store. Dontrell Williams, 34, of Avondale, La., was arrested about 10 p.m. July 10 on Arizona Avenue. Police received a report that a man wearing an orange shirt and khaki pants had shoplifted a...
Back-to-school uniform giveaway hosted by mother of slain Shreveport man
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The line was out the door at the Western Hills Baptist Church. Parents and young students waited to receive free uniforms ahead of the school year. James Bell was with his family, a 1st grader, third grader, and fifth grader. “We needed the help with...
LSU Health Shreveport buying former Sears building
SHREVEPORT, La. - LSU Health Shreveport is growing, and with growth comes the need for new space to conduct their research. LSU Health Shreveport is working hard to expand their research program. The school has already increased research by 25 percent and is running out of research space. "We are...
Shreveport Conn's Home Plus closing as national furniture retailer faces bankruptcy
As you drive down Youree Drive in Shreveport you can see large posters plastered to the windows of Conn's Home Plus-- the signs read "Store Closing and Entire Store 30% to 50%." Conn's is a furniture, mattress, electronics and appliance store-- headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. It was founded in...
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