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8/23: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Michael Lane Thomas, 43, 2125 Hickory St., Sulphur — domestic abuse battery-strangulation. Paul Charles III, 32, 1821 Monaghan Drive — domestic abuse battery-child endangerment; domestic abuse battery-pregnant victim; unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Cari Donielle Smith, 41, 189 Packing House Road — illegal possession of […]
New Housing Development Will Be ‘Economic Boost’ for Iowa
Iowa looks forward to a new housing “renaissance.”. According to American Press, the vineyards will have 70 rental units across seven townhome buildings on a 34-acre tract. There will be seven two-bedroom units for $899 and 63 three-bedroom units for $1,060. Watkins said the development will provide vital affordable housing options for working and middle-class families, and the subsequent community growth will “spread the expense” of the town’s infrastructure leading to a “smaller cost for each of our citizens.” This development is the beginning of a “renaissance” that Iowa is expecting, he said.
Soupçon: Louisiana Food News for September
In downtown Jackson, Mississippi, The Mayflower Cafe has stood sentry for almost a century now, making it one of the oldest restaurants in the state. Opened in 1935 by Greek immigrants George Kountouris and John Gouras as a hamburger joint and beer garden, it has since earned the status of a grand dame, known for its distinctive Mississippi classics-meets-Greek delights menu and featured nationally on Food Network’s Sauced, Ghosts of Mississippi, and The Help. In recent years, rumors have been percolating about the restaurant’s closure, but earlier this year came the announcement that the legacy would live on, now in the hands of James Beard Award-winning Jackson chef Hunter Evans, who also owns Elvie’s down the street. Evans has promised that the iconic restaurant’s character will go unchanged, with new developments carefully inspired and informed by the Mayflower’s illustrious history. One change customers can look forward to is a committed-to-fresh approach on the seafood menu, translating Evans’s commitment at Elvie’s to sourcing locally whenever possible. As of press-time, the Mayflower was set to open in late August. themayflowercafe.com.
New Whataburger in Opelousas, Louisiana to Open on Mon, Aug. 26
The wait is nearly over as the new Whataburger in Opelousas, Louisiana is set to have its grand opening on Monday, August 26, 2024. The restaurant is located right off the interstate at 6401 I-49 South Service Road. This will be the first Whataburger to open in the St. Landry...
Former executive of public hospital investigated for fraud
DONALDSONVILLE — The former interim chief executive officer of a taxpayer-funded hospital is accused of creating fraudulent documents in an attempt to grant a landscaping contract worth thousands of dollars. Unfiltered with Kiran obtained emails and documents that showed the landscape contract went to a company that was not...
Soundcheck with Sam Pav-JARVIS JACOB
If love is like water, then Jarvis Jacob’s latest album Rhythm & Romance, is an ice-cold, invigorating glass you need to quench your love-thirst. With nine songs filled with cathartic confessions, Jacob’s soulful, sultry voice, paired with smooth, seductive beats, might inspire you to finally work up the nerve to send that text—if you know what I mean.
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
43rd Annual Louisiana Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice Held in Northwest Louisiana
The Bossier-Webster District Attorney’s Office hosted the 43rd Annual Louisiana Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport from Wednesday, Aug. 21, through Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. During the opening session on Wednesday, Aug. 21, attendees heard from several familiar faces from...
Kelli Todd of Volunteers for Youth Justice Honored with Don E. Wydra Memorial Award
Kelli Todd, Executive Director of Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ), received the esteemed Don E. Wydra Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at the Louisiana Governor’s 43rd Annual Conference on Juvenile Justice. The award was presented during the event’s opening session at Sam’s Town Casino in Shreveport on August 21, 2024.
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