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Drivers in Louisiana Facing New Threat on Roadways
Driving in Louisiana can be scary sometimes and there's a new danger for those who travel through communities across the state. Sure, we know that the condition of the roads in the "Bayou State" isn't the greatest, but that isn't always the biggest threat or issue on the roads. For...
‘Alison Solis’ Email Scam Resurfaces in Louisiana and Texas
Don't be fooled by this classic email scam circulating once again. I'm not proud to admit that I even questioned its legitimacy at first. It seems like every week, a new scam pops up in Louisiana and Texas. I am starting to think that scammers believe we are particularly naive because of how often we are targeted and warned of a new scam they have crafted.
The Top 10 Richest Schools In Louisiana – Tuition & Fees
The American Institutes for Research is - Private School vs. Public School “The diversity of public school is a strength.” Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education and founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia, says parents should be “clear about the specific benefits that they are seeking for their child.”
New Plan To Cancel $366 Million In Medical Debt For Louisiana Residents
A donor-funded nonprofit is working alongside Ochsner Health to buy and erase $366 million of medical debt from 193,000 patients. As reported on Wednesday by The New Orleans Advocate, Ochsner Health is working with Undue Medical Debt to relieve the debt of patients across the South. "Ochsner is proud to...
Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Chemical Transporter TransVac
Louisiana-Based TransVac Also Moves Water Treatment Products and Plastic. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Kenan Advantage Group on Aug. 20 announced that it acquired specialty transportation provider TransVac. TransVac is a transporter of chemicals, water treatment products and plastic. KAG ranks No. 21 on...
Environmentalist, residents push back against solar farms in Louisiana
(The Center Square) — Solar power in Louisiana has become a subject of controversy and lawmakers took a look at both sides of the argument in a hearing this week. The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee met Thursday to hear testimony from both sides of the argument on solar power. Legislators got what they were looking for, with over eight hours of industry and public testimony. The primary issue...
The EPA can't use Civil Rights Act to fight environmental injustice in Louisiana, judge rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has weakened the Biden administration’s effort to use a historic civil rights law to fight industrial pollution alleged to have taken a heavier toll on minority communities in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James David Cain of Lake Charles handed down the ruling Thursday, permanently blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from imposing what are known as “disparate impact” requirements on the state. Cain had already issued a temporary blocking order in January. His ruling was a victory for Louisiana officials who challenged the EPA policy, which was based on possible violations of Title VI...
Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Veterans Resource Fair
On Monday, August 26th, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office will host a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Louisiana active-duty soldiers and veterans with the many services available to them. The event will feature representatives from veteran advocacy organizations focused on housing, healthcare, job opportunities and other veterans-specific issues. Louisiana’s 4th...
J-HMS Coaching Staff Pleased With Effort in Scrimmage Against Haynesville
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School opened their 2024 football season this past Tuesday, August 20th, when they hosted Haynesville Junior High in a controlled scrimmage. The contest was played under a format of the first team offense and defense for both schools running a set of 15 plays from the line of scrimmage, followed by the second team from each school doing the same. There was no kickoffs or punts in the contest and no official score was kept.
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...
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