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BREAKING: Pitt State Softball Head Coach Jenny Fuller Accepts Position at Division I Program Northwestern State
PITTSBURG, KS — Head Coach Jenny Fuller has accepted a Head Coaching position at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Northwestern State is a Division I program that plays out of the Southland Conference. Fuller accepted the Head Coaching job to come to Pitt State back in 2021 and had a successful career over the […]
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. The state’s overall […]
Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations
Dozens of Big Lots® stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In the SEC filing, company leaders noted inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they...
LDWF schedules drawdown on False River
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a drawdown for False River has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Officials say water level reductions are used as a management tool to improve water quality, reduce the impacts of sedimentation, and...
Legal brief filed for relocation of Louisiana elementary school from nearby chemical plant
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Legal Defense Fund has filed a brief in an effort to close a St. John the Baptist Parish elementary school and move its location from a nearby chemical plant. On June 12, the LDF filed the brief as part of...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13. The LANG Hall of Fame was...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
Natchitoches Police announce arrests for July 14-20
The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested the following individuals over the past week:. Kerry Kahey – Remaining, disturbing the peace and attempted unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Martin Edmond – DWI second offense. Jessie Stephens – DWI and resisting. Dominique Sowell – Simple criminal damage to...
Louisiana Delta Community College trains next generation of workers
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–Louisiana Delta Community College has lots of ways to train the next generation of people entering the workforce in a variety of professions. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on the short-term programs. In addition to students seeking to earn an associates degree or start out at LDCC in preparation […]
Administrator at St. Mary’s Residential Training School stepping down
The following has been provided by the Diocese of Alexandria:. After more than 20 years of service to the ministry of St. Mary’s Residential Training School, Bishop Robert Marshall, Catholic Diocese of Alexandria, has announced that Christi Guillot is stepping down from her role as administrator effective July 26, 2024.
Ouachita Parish authorities seize nearly 26 pounds of narcotics, almost 30 firearms during Warrant Round-Up
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10 AM, The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office held a press conference to discuss a Warrant Round-Up that was conducted on July 15, 2024, and July 16, 2024. During the press conference, authorities confirmed that the following items were seized during the round-up: According to […]
Vandalism at Caddo Common Park leads to new hours
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—With school soon starting, electronic speeding cameras placed in local school zones will resume clocking drivers’ speeds and issuing citations. Shreveport City Council approved a hearing officer designated by the mayor to act as an independent third party for violation concerns from the public. The devices will only operate in school zones one hour before and after school times.
Community rallies to support 11-year-old ahead of major brain surgery
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)-The community is coming together to support 11-year-old Hadden Bruns, who has been battling intractable epilepsy since he was just eight and a half months old. Kendra Scott is one of several businesses stepping up to help raise funds for Hadden’s upcoming third major brain surgery. From July...
Visit Natchez announces new edition of ‘Natchez African American History Trail’
NATCHEZ, Miss. — A newly revised edition of the “Natchez African American History Trail: A Self-Guided Tour,” has been published and is now available as a pocket-sized resource on Natchez history. The free 20-page booklet is a full-color product that features 29 African American sites. In addition...
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