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Inmate escapes from Avoyelles Detention Center

MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB) - Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert on Saturday, November 7, after a Department of Corrections inmate reportedly escaped from Detention Center 1 in Marksville. Artavien Green, 20, of Lake Charles reportedly escaped from the facility at around 8:30 p.m. Green was serving...

Marksville, LA · 2d

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Gulf Coast braces for a surprise freeze

Winter is about to make a surprise cameo along the Gulf Coast. A strong cold front is set to sweep through late this week, and forecasters say it could push temperatures to or near freezing across parts of the Deep South by the weekend. Parts of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana...

Louisiana · 5h

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Seven local teams earn spots in 2026 LHSAA football playoffs

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has released its brackets for the 2026 football playoffs. The brackets include seven teams from Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Each team will have the opportunity to compete for a championship in its respective division. Here is a look at the playoff pairings. Dates and...

Louisiana · 1d

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New Dollar General opens in Pineville

PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - A Dollar General store is now open at 8311 U.S. 71 in Pineville, with a grand opening celebration planned for 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The first 50 adult customers will receive $10 gift cards, and the first 100 customers will receive Dollar General tote bags.

Pineville, LA · 14h

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Four Avoyelles schools meet district attendance goal

Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy leads Avoyelles Parish public schools in year-to-date attendance, with four schools meeting or exceeding the district’s 94% goal, according to an update released Oct. 23. Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy reported a 95.26% attendance rate. Also exceeding the goal were Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences...

Avoyelles Parish, LA · 18h

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The 2026 Louisiana High School Football Playoff Brackets Are Here

The regular season is over and the LHSAA playoffs start this week. See every Select and Non-Select bracket in one place.

Louisiana · 1d

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Foodees Fest is Coming to Alexandria

Alexandria Louisiana - Foodees Fest is headed to Alexandria Mall in Alexandria, Louisiana, November 20th-22nd, 2026 is bringing together an exciting mix of food trucks, restaurants, dessert and beverage makers, artisans and crafters for a weekend designed around great food, discovery and community. Admission to FoodeesFest is FREE, giving families,...

Alexandria, LA · 14h

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10 Iconic Restaurants In Louisiana With Steaks So Good You’ll Crave Them All Year

In Louisiana, a steak can land on your table still crackling in a plate of hot butter. That style dates back to the 1930s, and I’m choosing to be very excited about it. Am I making too big a deal out of this? Possibly. But the butter is only one chapter.

Louisiana · 1d

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Missing in Alexandria: Dennis Turner

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A teenager has been reported missing in Alexandria. The Alexandria Police Department is looking for Dennis Turner, 16, who was last seen on November 6 in the 3000 block of Stimson Avenue. Here’s a photo of him:. If you have any information about Turner, please...

Alexandria, LA · 14h

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The Real Reason So Many Cajun Last Names End With an X

Why do so many Cajun surnames end in X? Despite what we've all been told, it has nothing to do with Cajuns being illiterate.

Louisiana · 19h

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Prehistoric mammoth remains discovered in South Louisiana

According to multiple reports, a remarkable discovery in south Louisiana is offering scientists a new glimpse into the state’s prehistoric past after a landowner uncovered fossilized mammoth remains on his property in Acadia Parish. Curt Matte made the discovery while digging a pond and contacted researchers at the University...

Louisiana · 1d

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South Louisiana May See First Frost Of Season As Coldest Air Pushes South

That Canadian air may reach the Gulf Coast this weekend. Cold, dry, and a good reason to keep any outdoor fire small and contained.

Louisiana · 20h

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Louisiana Weather: Cold Front Brings 20-Degree Drop by Friday

Northwest Louisiana and the ArkLaTex face gusty Thursday winds and highs in the 50s and 60s Friday.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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11 Best Places To Live On The Gulf Coast Year-Round, According To Real Estate Experts

Reasons to move to the Gulf Coast are numerous, from a lower cost of living than other major coastal markets to the legendary warm weather, golf courses, and generally slower pace. Spanning more than 1,200 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, the region comprises five states— Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas—offering a little something different depending on where you choose to live.

Louisiana · 22h

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Two Louisiana men to be sentenced Monday in immigration fraud scheme

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A former Forest Hill police chief and an Oakdale businessman are scheduled to be sentenced Monday for their connection to an immigration fraud scheme. Former Forest Hill Police Chief Glynn Dixon and Oakdale businessman Chandrakant Patel are scheduled to appear at 3 p.m. in U.S....

Forest Hill, LA · 1d

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Now-fired employee of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation stole more than $125,000, audit says

BATON ROUGE — A now-fired employee of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation stole more than $125,000 from the foundation between 2023 and 2024, an audit released Monday says. According to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's report, the foundation's management discovered that an employee had misappropriated $127,490 over the...

Louisiana · 19h

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Louisiana mom gets life for abandoning sons on the side of the road before a hurricane

CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (TCN) -- A 28-year-old woman has been sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder and cruelty to juveniles in connection with the death of her 4-year-old son and abandonment of her 1-year-old son in 2024. Law & Crime reports Aaliyah Jack was upset about a child...

Calcasieu Parish, LA · 11h

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Parents may face fines for child lateness in Louisiana

A Louisiana law allows parents to face fines or community service if their children are classified as habitually tardy after five unexcused arrivals within a single semester.

Louisiana · 13h

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Welcome Home: Mason, 14, is ready to be adopted in Louisiana

LOUISIANA (KSLA) - Mason, 14, is an eighth-grader who is legally freed for adoption in Louisiana. He says he is looking for a family that will support him and understands that he is a teenager learning to become more independent. November is recognized as National Adoption Month. Every Monday of...

Louisiana · 16h

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 23h

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