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Nine states approved bills related to noncitizen voting, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures this November
Nine states, including seven with Republican trifectas, have enacted legislation this year related to the eligibility of noncitizens to vote. In total, voters in eight states will consider ballot measures related to noncitizen voting at the November general election. In Louisiana, SB 436 requires proof of citizenship for voter registration...
One dead after shootout at family gathering near elementary school in Shreveport
One person is dead after a shooting at a family gathering in central Shreveport near the campus of the now-closed Werner Park Elementary School. Police responded to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of Westover Road and Velva Street, and learned that a family gathering had been taking place near the intersection before the shooting. One victim was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle, where they were pronounced dead, police said.
Still no answers from Plaquemine officials on high utility bills
PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine is still trying to sort out a utility problem after multiple residents complained about inaccurate and high bills. 2 On Your Side reported on the high rates at the beginning of July. City officials said the issue was resolved, but residents lined up at the podium with their bills on Tuesday night during a special meeting called by Mayor Ed Reeves, who was not in attendance.
“Chalk it Up” Youth Art Contest set to Add Color to Thibodaux Sidewalks
The Thibodaux Recreation Department has announced the “Chalk it Up” sidewalk chalk art contest, scheduled for Thursday, August 1. The art event, held at the Peltier Park Recreation Pavilion, is open to participants ages four to sixteen and promises a fun and creative experience for the whole community.
Date set for Capital One Tower implosion
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Capital One Tower is set to implode on the morning of Sept. 7, 2024. City of Lake Charles officials provided an update Tuesday afternoon on the demolition of the city’s tallest building, which has sat vacant since being badly damaged by Hurricane Laura.
Houma man arrested for drug and weapon charges following traffic stop in Bourg
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Houma man, in connection with a traffic stop investigation. Shawn David Jennies, 37, was arrested for traffic related offenses, along with multiple charges of drug possession, in connection with the incident. On July 14th, shortly after 10:30pm, members of the...
A Louisiana man called police and said he was robbed. They ended up arresting him instead.
A man who called 911 to complain that he had been robbed at gunpoint at an Assumption Parish home ended up being arrested after investigators learned that, instead, he had swung a knife at several people there, who had to subdue him, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies were...
Bridge Closed on Major Road in Youngsville, Louisiana for the Next Week
The bridge located on Savoy Road at Railroad Road in Youngsville, Louisiana will be closed for maintenance for the next several days. According to Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter, the bridge will shut down starting Wednesday, July 17, and will take about a week to complete. The goal is to get...
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
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...
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."
The Switch Is On: ‘News 15 at Ten’ rises to the top in May sweeps
LAFAYETTE, La. — July is known for fireworks and this year it’s ushering in an explosive change within the Acadiana television news landscape. The results of the Nielsen May sweeps ratings data were just recently revealed for the Lafayette television market - and it reflects a dramatic shift in viewers for late local news.
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.
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