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Another Louisiana pastor jailed on a theft charge
Another southwest Louisiana pastor has been jailed on a theft charge. This time it happened in Calcasieu Parish. KPLC 7 News is reporting that Derek D. Bellard, of Stay the Course of Louisiana Full Gospel Ministries in Lake Charles, took on a job last year to make repairs at a woman’s home. However, the woman filed a complaint in March stating that she paid Bellard over $100,000.00 for labor and materials. The woman contended that Bellard started the job, but never finished it and never reimbursed her.
Stine opens in Eunice, La.
A grand opening event ushers in the family business’s 13th location. Stine Home & Yard will host a Grand Opening at its Eunice, Louisiana location July 19 and 20. The move had its origins In August of 2023, when Stine acquired the assets of Fruge Lumber. Freddie Fruge and his father, the late Cedric Fruge, started the business in 1972.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for $140 million dollar Highschool construction projects announced
ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish School Board announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three high school construction projects. The events are scheduled for East Ascension High School, Prairieville High School, and Donaldsonville High School on July 12, July 18, and August 6, 2024. The construction projects...
Dreams Come True Receives Community Grant from Rotary
Dreams Come True of Louisiana is a local non-profit in Youngsville, Louisiana, that fulfills the dreams of children ages 3 to 18 with life-threatening illnesses. Last week, the organization was awarded a $3,200 community grant from the Rotary Club of Youngsville to help fulfill the dreams of the children it serves.
Vehicle Hits Light Pole at Busy Intersection in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Crime Stoppers posted a video on social media that shows a black SUV hitting a light pole in Lafayette, and then driving away from the scene. The incident was caught on camera from the intersection of Moss and Willow St. You can see bystanders from a nearby business rush...
Louisiana Announces Contract Extension for Bryan Maggard
(Lafayette, Louisiana) – The University of Louisiana and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Bryan Maggard, have agreed to extend his contract until June 30, 2029, as announced on Tuesday. Since joining the Ragin’ Cajuns in 2017 from the University of Missouri, Maggard has led the department to unprecedented...
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Episode 205: James Martin Previews Louisiana’s First Wind Turbine
In April, a wind turbine and its components arrived in Louisiana after a transatlantic journey from Ireland. Gulf Wind Technology is preparing the onshore turbine for installation at the Port Fourchon Coastal Wetlands Park. Initial deployment and testing of the equipment is slated to begin late this year. GWT founder James Martin leads Biz New Orleans on an audio tour of the new gear at his company’s headquarters at Avondale Global Gateway.
Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
FoodNet Food Bank receives huge donation from The Good Fight Foundation
"A lot of people don't understand that the only hot meal some of these kids get is during the school year at school," Poirier said. "I don't think any kid should not have a lunch or have dinner on the table and the people here are doing a great job at doing that."
Bismillah Groceries and Kitchen on Congress Street in Lafayette set to close
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Bismillah Groceries and Kitchen on Congress Street in Lafayette is shutting its doors. According to a post on social media, the business plans to close at the end of July.
Louisiana State Police want your vote in the Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Voting has begun for the 2024 American Association of State Troopers Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. This year, Louisiana’s submission features a state police cruiser at the LARC Acadian Village in Lafayette. Sgt. Ross Brennan with LSP says the village was chosen because, “it has a really, really nice facility. It has rustic Cajun homes, lazy bayous, tall oak trees and just… has a good background compared to our modern, updated, new state police patrol units.”
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