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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.”
Lafayette councilman schedules meeting to discuss Himbola Apartment issues
Councilman Broussard is not alone in addressing the concerns. The city's chief administrative officer shared the Lafayette Consolidated Government's stance on the issue and that they are aware of the reported living conditions at Himbola.
Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying iPad Theft Suspect
The Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Best Buy. On July 5, at approximately 2:00 PM, an unidentified Asian male entered the Best Buy store located at 5627 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The suspect proceeded to remove an iPad 13 Pro, valued at $1,300, from one of the displays. The individual managed to cut the security cable securing the device before exiting the premises.
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