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Shaq's Big Chicken fast-food restaurant might be blocked at proposed Lake Charles site

The prospect of a Big Chicken restaurant in Lake Charles is no slam dunk even though the eatery has ties to Shaq, the Hall of Fame professional basketball player. In fact, the proposal now is in limbo following a decision this week by the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission.

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-13
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California braces for massive storm; evacuation warnings, closures in LA

California braced for the arrival of a massive storm on Wednesday, evacuating residents in areas at risk of mudslides and debris flows.

California · 2025-03-12

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Funeral services for former LSU player Marc Boutte set for Saturday in Lake Charles

BATON ROUGE — Marc Boutte, a former defensive lineman for LSU, will be laid to rest Saturday following a service at the Combre Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Boutte, a Lake Charles native, died last week at age 55. He had appeared in over 40 games and started 32 times as a defensive lineman during his LSU career.

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-12
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Flags in Louisiana Fly at Half-Staff on Wednesday March 12, 2025

If you were driving around Louisiana on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, you may have noticed that some flags were flying at half-staff. No, there isn't a holiday that the state is recognizing, but rather, the state of Louisiana is honoring former First Lady Alice Foster. Foster, who is the wife...

Louisiana · 2025-03-12
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Louisiana’s Top Educator Supports Closure of U.S. Department of Education

Dr. Cade Brumley supports the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) because he says he’s a strong supporter of allowing Louisiana residents to decide what should be taught in public school. The department has fired 1,300 workers, which is half of its staff. But only Congress has the authority to abolish the agency. As the Louisiana Radio Network reports, Brumley contends that, “We’ve got to trust moms and dads and teachers and policymakers here to make good decisions, and I think that’s what the Trump administration is going to do by putting more emphasis on State.”

Louisiana · 2025-03-13

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Cindy Pickett Is Latest Caught in the Act Award Recipient

God blessed Louisiana when he put Cindy Pickett here in the Bayou State. The minute we read Cindy's nomination letter from her dear friend, Stephanie Lefler, we knew we had to meet her. She's amazing on so many levels and truly one of the most deserving individuals we've ever had...

Louisiana · 2025-03-13

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Crab harvest is bountiful this season

Craving seafood? Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says this is the time to get some crabs from your favorite local seafood spot … because they’re some of the BIGGEST he’s ever seen

Louisiana · 2025-03-13

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Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma Brace for 2-Inch Hail, 60+ MPH Winds Wednesday Night

Shreveport, LA – A severe weather threat is expected Wednesday evening across Northeast Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, and Northwest Louisiana, with the potential for large hail and damaging winds. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Shreveport, areas along and north of Interstate 20 are at the...

Arkansas · 2025-03-11

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Flags in Louisiana Fly at Half-Staff on Wednesday March 12, 2025

If you were driving around Louisiana on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, you may have noticed that some flags were flying at half-staff. No, there isn't a holiday that the state is recognizing, but rather, the state of Louisiana is honoring former First Lady Alice Foster. Foster, who is the wife...

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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Landry expresses intent to sign order requiring state employees to return to the office

COVINGTON — Gov. Jeff Landry is preparing an executive order requiring state employees working remotely to return to the office, The Advocate reported Wednesday. Landry briefly mentioned that he would sign the order in the next 30 days, telling the attendees of a keynote address to the PAC that supports the St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce that "it's time to get back to work."

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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These 14 Democrats signed letter calling for Mahmoud Khalil’s release

A group of 14 Democrats signed a Tuesday letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urging her to release Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate who has become a test case in President Trump’s pledge to deport immigrants who joined campus protests against the Gaza war. “Mahmoud Khalil must be freed from DHS custody immediately.…

South Dakota · 2025-03-11

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Louisiana Man Busted for Pretending to Be A Law Enforcement Officer

According to law enforcement officials, a man has been arrested after he allegedly identified himself as a police officer on at least two occasions. Louisiana law is very clear that no one is allowed to impersonate any public officer. What Is Louisiana's Law About Impersonating An Officer?. §112. False personation...

Lafayette Parish, LA · 2025-03-12

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Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats

Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona spoke to voters who depend on Medicaid and are fearful of what could happen.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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Severe weather threat this evening

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Scattered storms will quickly develop across east Texas early this evening before congealing into a line and racing east into our Louisiana parishes in the mid to late evening hours. Some of these storms could turn severe with large hail and damaging wind being the primary threats. Most of this should move out around midnight with quieter conditions returning overnight.

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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'Bittersweet day': Man who stabbed grandmother to death and injured mother pleads guilty

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty on Monday hours before jury selection in his trial for fatally stabbing his grandmother, stabbing and injuring his mother, and shooting three other people. Aaron Morgan, 32, received what amounts to a life sentence, with a total of 120 years in prison, according to Baton Rouge CBS affiliate WAFB. He […] The post ‘Bittersweet day’: Man who stabbed grandmother to death and injured mother pleads guilty first appeared on Law & Crime .

Baton Rouge, LA · 2025-03-12

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Louisiana schools will give fewer tests. See which grades are affected.

Louisiana students will no longer take a readiness screener when they enter kindergarten, and fourth and sixth-grade students will eventually stop having to sit for an annual social studies test, state education officials said Tuesday. Starting next fall, schools will no longer give the Kindergarten Entry Assessment, a test that...

Louisiana · 2025-03-12

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A bomb was found at a Lafayette residence off Congress Street a few blocks from the Cajundome

A Lafayette man was arrested Tuesday after a bomb was found at his residence off Congress Street in the Saints streets neighborhood a few blocks from the Cajundome. Homes in the direct vicinity of the 200 block of Ridgewood Street, where the device was found, were evacuated Tuesday and several blocks of the neighborhood were closed to motorists for hours while law enforcement investigated.

Lafayette, LA · 2025-03-12