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Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
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."
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.
Louisiana shortstop Kyle DeBarge picked 33rd overall by Minnesota Twins in MLB Draft; highest draft pick in school history
LAFAYETTE, La. — Louisiana shortstop Kyle DeBarge became the highest draft pick in school history when he was selected 33rd overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday. DeBarge, a 2024 consensus All-American, posted a .339 career batting average in three seasons in...
Rain Chances Go Higher Later This Week & Temperatures Will Go Down…
Tuesday will be hot with highs in the low to mid 90s with low rain chances. Rain chances will be higher Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low to mid 90s. Rain will be likely Friday and over the weekend, and heavy rain is possible at times. Highs will be a little cooler as we will see them in the low 90s. The weather pattern will remain unsettled going into early next week. Over the next 7-10 days, 4-6″ of rain will be possible. ~ Chief Meteorologist Heath Morton.
Motivational Monday: "Go Through It To Get To It", Alethea Crimmins Explains
It's Motivational Monday and our local motivational speaker and positivity queen, Alethea Crimmins, stopped by News15 at Noon to start our week off on a high note. Sometimes, you have to go through it to get to it, Alethea explains what this means and shares how there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Half Marathon with a Mission, Visite de Broussard Fundraising for St. Michael's Center for Veterans
Ryane Broussard, Co-Founder of Visite de Broussard, and Ben Broussard with Catholic Charities of Acadiana, stopped by News15 at Noon to share the details on the mission Visite de Broussard is fundraising for. Tags. Localnow. Half Marathon with a Mission, Visite de Broussard Fundraising for St. Michael's Center for Veterans.
Pair of St. Martinville teens accused of shooting BB gun at New Iberia business, causing damage
NEW IBERIA, La. — The New Iberia Police Department responded to the 400 block of East Saint Peter Street to investigate a report of property damage possibly caused by gunshots on Sunday, July 14, just after 2:30 a.m.
Trucking Firms Tussle with Labor Department on Independent Contractor Ruling
A group of Louisiana trucking firms and a moving and storage company are challenging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on a new rule that changed how independent contractors are classified. The trucking industry has shared concerns that the rule could necessitate reclassifying independent drivers as employees, thus escalating costs and reducing driver autonomy.ILA Union Says East Coast Port Strike 'Growing More Likely' In February, Frisard’s Transportation first filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against the DOL, arguing that the new rule “strips businesses like Frisard’s of certainty” and threatens its business operations...
Louisiana Waffle House Locations Make Major Change and Many Customers Aren’t Happy About It
There is a sign from a local Waffle House that has been making its way around social media today and it's left many fans of the 24-hour restaurant scratching their heads. The sign basically says that on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, from 11:30 pm to 6:00 am, you won't be able to dine in at Waffle House restaurants, and you'll only be able to pick up to-go orders.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Saturday Powerball Win
Attention lottery players in Louisiana we have reason to believe that Lady Luck has once again returned to The Boot. If you follow the Louisiana Lottery's draw games you know the "lady" has been conspicuously absent over the past six weeks. Now, there was a big Powerball win in Frierson, Louisiana of $150,000 on the 10th but up until then there had not been a big money Powerball win in Louisiana since the first week of June.
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