Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM), Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the statewide burn ban re-issued on August 25th has been modified to renew and establish certain exceptions.
The families of Ronald Greene and Tyre Nichols are coming together, along with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, for a news conference at the Louisiana State Capitol to request federal civil rights charges be filed against those accused of killing Green.
Louisiana State Police confirmed all lanes have reopened after approximately 30 dead pigs were scattered across the Mississippi River Bridge late Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Brees, an NFL record-setting passer and Super Bowl MVP, is the most decorated and accomplished athlete to play for a Louisiana professional sports franchise.
Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash shortly after 5 p.m. on September 26. The crash happened on I-20 near the Cheniere Drew Exit. Selden W. Heatley II, 60, and Seldon J. Heatley, 76, were killed in the crash.
Beginning October 1, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will implement federal work requirements and time limits for certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, except in 33 parishes granted a federal waiver from the time limit rule.
Transportation Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson, a Democrat, and Stephen Waguespack, a Republican and president of one of the state’s most influential business groups, faced off Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the University of New Orleans.
Sheriff Daniel Edwards said that Jonathan Payne Kliebert placed a 911 call around 1:45 a.m. saying he fatally shot his mother and her dog in their sleep.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that Tensas Bayou Bridge will be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday, September 27.
The Gerontology Education, Research, And Outreach Institute, Or GERO, at the University of Louisiana Monroe, held a conference for seniors to educate them about scams.
A group called ‘I vote for the voiceless’ focuses on solving pet overpopulation in Ouachita Parish. The members sent surveys to local officials in hopes of sparking conversation about the growing problem.
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle crash on LA Highway 865 near Cowart Road that one woman dead.
The Heirship Project will consist of seven events with both in-person and virtual options to give families an opportunity to learn about transferring ownership, selling property to a third party, or continuing to have multiple heirs as owners of the property.
Lincoln Parish School District has been named the number two best public school district in Louisiana by Niche. Lincoln Parish was also ranked as the best place to teach in Louisiana, the district with the best teachers, the fifth most diverse district in the state, and the eleventh-best district for athletes.
Louisiana Tech University’s Ecology and Nursing programs received a $100,000 gift each from 1959 Home Economics graduate Bettye Pate in honor of her late husband to help grow the programs.
When it comes to tacos, there are many places out there to get one, but only one is a distinctive flavor from home, Freddie’s Tacos. The taco truck, run by Enrique Magana, serves a four-meat taco that his father made for him and his family when he was younger.
United Way of Northeast Louisiana will kick off its third year of The Heirship Project in October. The project aims to educate and assist residents who need help obtaining a clear property title.
Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division arrested Erin Deburr after being contacted by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deburr was wanted for attempted murder in Ouachita Parish.
Bastrop Police received a panicked 911 call from a woman on September 25, 2023. During the call, dispatchers could hear yelling in the background followed by numerous gunshots.
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Ruben Alejandro Melo on Friday, September 22 after a months-long investigation regarding the theft of a motor vehicle.
On Monday, September 25, United States Senator Bill Cassidy announced the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery will receive $1,810,957 for expansion and improvements to the cemetery.
Every Wednesday throughout the month of October there will be performances at Palace Park in Monroe at Noon. There will be a specific artist designated for each day and the events will be free of charge.
September is Hunger Action Month, and throughout the city of Ruston, residents can help themselves with nonperishable food items and toiletries thanks to the Little Free Pantry.
The Highway Safety Commission along with West Monroe Police and Fire Department, and other organizations teamed up to properly install and check car seats at the Assembly Church in West Monroe.
Football’s Reggie Arnold, women’s basketball standout Aundrea Gamble, men’s golfer Brian McCann and track and field thrower Candon Powell will be inducted at the event.
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