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Louisiana rapper ‘Lil Boosie’ facing new charges in connection to San Diego arrest
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Rapper Torrence “Boosie” Hatch Jr. is facing new charges in connection to his arrest in San Diego last year, less than two weeks after a federal judge threw out the previous case against him, court filings show. U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath’s office...
El Dorado Nurse Retires After Half-Century of Service at Same Job
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD)– On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Gladys Davis worked her last shift at South Arkansas Regional Hospital, marking the end of a remarkable career. According to officials, Gladys started at the hospital at 15 years old, earning $0.50 an hour as a nurse’s aide at Warner Brown. Now, at 84 and a […]
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
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.
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.
Footage of 2020 Drive-By Shooting Involving YFN Lucci Surfaces
Video of the 2020 drive-by shooting in Atlanta that YFN Lucci took part in has surfaced. On Tuesday (July 23), local Atlanta news station WSB-TV obtained surveillance footage that shows the deadly shooting, in which the YFN Lucci is accused of being the driver. In the footage, which can be seen below, a man in a neon green shirt can be seen drying off his car. A white SUV, which was driven by YFN Lucci, passes the man before stopping up the street. Suddenly, the rear driver's side door opens and someone armed with a rifle begins firing shots at the man down the street. He ducks for cover and appears to return fire. The white SUV slowly rolls down the street before moving off camera.
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
Heavy rains on and off Wednesday, flood risk low
More showers and storms today with a threat for heavier rains at times. Rain chances are expected to stay at 80% as activity remains on and off throughout the day. The flash flooding risk for our area remains low and localized. There is a greater threat for flash flooding across southeast Texas today and the […]
Man killed in weekend wreck in rural Louisiana
Correction: The following story incorrectly stated where the victim was from. The victim was from Natchez, Louisiana. The story is corrected below. A Natchez man died in a weekend car wreck in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Officials with the Louisiana State Police report that Chadwick J. Nelson II, of Natchez, Louisiana,...
Ouachita Parish agencies make 99 arrests in July 2024 warrant round-up
Mississippi group joins Keep West Monroe Beautiful for projects around the community. Keep West Monroe Beautiful welcomed a group of volunteers from Pontotoc, Miss. during the week to help with beautification projects around the community. Feed Your Soul: The Snow Cone Place. Updated: Jun. 4, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT.
Enjoy Free Family Fun at City Park!
Join The Coach De Foundation (TCDF) and GoDJ Chris at the 5th annual Coach De’s Closet: Back to School Edition for free back-to-school materials and resources for your family. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, Engage Bank, Bank of Montgomery, and other community partners will have their services on display with activities for the community. Meet TCDF at City Park (401 Amulet Street, Natchitoches, La 71457) on July 27th from 2-5 pm. This event is completely free to the public.
The Truth About the Six-Foot Shark Caught in Red River
A couple weeks ago, from July 7-13, Discovery Channel celebrated their annual "Shark Week" and again this year, millions of Americans tuned in. This year's celebration was wildly successful and according to thefutoncritic.com firmly ranked the network #1 in primetime in key demographics for the week. With our obvious attraction...
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