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Native American West Carroll farmer discriminated against by USDA Farm Service Agency
WEST CARROLL, La. (KTVE / KARD)–A family farm owned by Native Americans in West Carroll Parish has been fighting with the USDA Farm Service Association for more than 2 decades trying to get loans secured so they can remain in operation. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on how they were discriminated against. Carl Howell […]
State Fire Marshal offers reminder about smoke alarms following fatal fire in Oak Grove
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Around 11:45 on the morning of Tuesday, August 20, Fiske Union Fire Department responded to a call in reference to a fire. The fire was located in the 13000 block of Highway 585 in Oak Grove. According to FUFD, the sole occupant of the home was...
Rain chances increasing across New Orleans area next few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in southeastern Louisiana can expect an uptick in rain chances this upcoming week, particularly along the coast, as a series of weather systems make their way across the Gulf of Mexico. A weak low pressure system will move through the northern Gulf on Sunday,...
Shreveport's Regions Center electrical bill 'paid,' tenants relieved but wary
Regions Center management reported by email Friday afternoon it had received several payment confirmations from SWEPCO totaling $60,000. "We anticipate that the payments continue to go between now and the weekend," the email stated. By early evening, tenants were alerting each other that the "electric bill had been paid in...
Hurricane Chris Says Issue With 50 Cent Was “Big Misunderstanding”
Hurricane Chris is elaborating on his stance and energy regarding 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony Weekend. In an interview with Shreveport’s KSLA 12 News, the rapper opened up about his problem with 50’s inaugural festival for the city and what led to him speaking out against his festivities.50 Cent Tells Hurricane Chris "Ya Sh*t Is Wack" After Being Called Out Over Humor & Harmony Fest “And like I say, it’s no malice. It’s no hate. It’s all love, but I must voice my opinion because I been here, and I been in Shreveport,” Chris expressed. “I definitely had no malice. It...
Shreveport community gets FREE gas with funky moves
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Cares Krewe is back at it again and decided to keep up the smiles, laughter, and dancing one gas pump at a time. The KTAL NBC 6 and KMSS FOX 33 Cares Krewe headed to a local Walmart fuel stop, using dance moves, gas-pumping arms, and high-energy music to stop customers in their vehicles.
DeSoto Regional Health System breaks ground for $50M upgrade
MANSFIELD, La. - It was a big day in Mansfield as the DeSoto Regional Health System broke ground for construction and renovation of its facility. This is a $50 million project that's been in the works since 2021. The hospital has been in Mansfield for 72 years. This is the...
Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine
Scammers posing as law enforcement officers and businesses are at work trying to solicit “fines” and personal details from unsuspecting residents of the Miss Lou in recent days. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said, “The scammers are hard at it today. I hope no one falls for this,” in response to two reports he’d received […] The post Scammers pose as law enforcement, ask for payment of fine appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Young men show remorse, ask for license reinstatements
JACKSON — Three young men stepped to a lectern and asked the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks commission for their licenses to be reinstated. All three were caught while illegally hunting deer at night. The offense is commonly referred to as spotlighting or headlight deer. It is a Class 1 Offense meaning fines […] The post Young men show remorse, ask for license reinstatements appeared first on Daily Leader.
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
19-year-old killed in Claiborne County crash
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 19-year-old from Port Gibson was killed during an early morning crash. The crash occurred on Highway 18 West in Claiborne County around 4:10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2017 Nissan Altima was traveling west on Highway 18 near R.K. Neal […]
More hydro revenue requested for Council on Aging office, turf fields
VIDALIA, La. — The Vidalia community offered more suggestions for the spending of excess money from hydroelectric royalties during a special called meeting Thursday. These requests included funds for office space to house the administration of the Concordia Council on Aging and furnishing one of the recreation complex ball fields with turf for athletes with […] The post More hydro revenue requested for Council on Aging office, turf fields appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
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