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CASA Christmas seeks donations for children in foster care across North Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. - As the holiday season approaches, Volunteers for Youth Justice is asking the community to help make Christmas special for children in foster care through its annual CASA Christmas celebration. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program serves children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved...

Shreveport, LA · 1d
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Showcasing Haitian Culture and Cinema

INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Jacquil Constant. On a recent Price of Business show, Host Kevin Price interviewed Jacquil Constant and they discussed his recent announcement (https://www.einpresswire.com/article/950171476/12th-annual-haiti-international-film-festival-calls-for-submissions-celebration-of-haitian-diasporic-film-bows-8-14-27). acquil Constant is...

Louisiana · 1d
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Hundreds of rape kits sit unprocessed, Louisiana audit finds

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor conducted an audit of the handling of sexual assault kits collected from July 2024 through December 2025.

Louisiana · 1d

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State Fair Of Louisiana's Final Weekend Brings Rides, Fried Treats And A Sunday Salute To Veterans

Final days at the State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport. Great weather, carnival rides, fried treats, and community tradition before Sunday's tribute to area service members.

Shreveport, LA · 22h

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Audit: Former Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation employee stole over $120K

A former employee of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation allegedly stole over $120,000, according to a new audit.

Louisiana · 1d

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Rising Power Demand Drives Plans for 175 Factory Jobs in Louisiana

Growing demand for electricity is bringing another expansion to a Louisiana transformer factory, where GE Vernova plans to invest $34.5 million and add 175 jobs. The company announced the Shreveport project Nov. 10. It expects the upgraded operation to reach full production capacity in 2028, supplying more transformers for industrial and renewable energy customers.

Shreveport, LA · 1d

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Louisiana Rain Chances Return Wednesday Before a Late-Week Cooldown

Heads up—it’s been a while! Rain chances return late tonight into Wednesday morning as a disturbance moves through south Louisiana and south Mississippi. Passing showers and a stray thunderstorm or two are possible Wednesday morning. Most areas that see rain will receive less than half an inch, and some spots may miss out altogether.

Louisiana · 1d

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Buc-ee’s Is Making Its Long-Awaited Debut in This Southern State

While Buc-ee’s is a perfectly good place to refuel your car, it’s arguably an even better place to feed your family. Buc-ee’s has an incredibly passionate fan base, thanks in no small part to its selection of ready-made foods. Beaver Nuggets, the sweet-and-salty puffed corn snack, may...

Lafayette, LA · 1d

WGNO

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Louisiana residents, OMV donate $16K to Military Family Assistance fund

Louisiana residents donated over $16,000 to the Military Family Assistance Fund via OMV donations between September 2025 and October 2026.

Louisiana · 14h

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For 10 years, Channel 2 viewers have helped disaster victims through Convoy of Care

From 2016 to 2024, the Convoy of Care has provided essential supplies to families hit by major disasters.

Georgia · 1d

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DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office warns of sophisticated scam using real arrest information and fake law enforcement payment instructions

DESOTO PARISH, La. – The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increasingly sophisticated scam in which criminals impersonate law enforcement officers, use legitimate arrest information and send official-looking payment instructions to convince victims to hand over money. The warning follows a recent incident in which...

Louisiana · 1d

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Louisiana Living: In The Garden

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Ashley Doughty is joined by Kerry Heafner discussing ornamental biennials in gardens. For more details, watch the video above.

Louisiana · 1d

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Louisiana introduces revised school accountability system called Grow. Achieve. Thrive.

Beginning with the 2026 School Performance Scores (SPS), Louisiana is introducing a revised school accountability system called Grow. Achieve. Thrive. The new system raises expectations for schools and focuses on three important measures of student success:. 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖 – Are students making academic progress each year?

Louisiana · 23h

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Energy Department loans $480M to Texas firm to drill in shallow waters off Louisiana coast

The Trump Administration is investing nearly $500 million in a new program to modernize offshore drilling platforms and old pipelines in the shallow waters of the Gulf off the coast of Louisiana, a move the administration says will stimulate domestic oil and gas production and create new jobs. At an...

Louisiana · 1d

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SOUTHERN SOUL MEETS NO LIMIT LEGACY: LOUISIANA’S KIM McCOY TEAMS UP WITH RAP ICON MIA X FOR “THE ANTHEM REMIX”

Two powerful Louisiana voices are coming together for a collaboration that celebrates strength, confidence, and women’s empowerment. Rising Southern Soul artist Kim McCoy, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter from Lafayette, Louisiana, has teamed up with legendary rapper Mia X, the pioneering First Lady of No Limit Records, for the highly anticipated music video “The Anthem Remix,”premiering Friday, November 20, 2026.

Lafayette, LA · 14h

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Being the Light: the Louisiana Parole Project is helping the formerly incarcerated community

According to the Bureau of Statistics, Lousiana incarceration rate is the highest in the nation per capita. There is one organization in Baton Rouge committed to helping people who are released from prison re-enter their communities. “Over 730 men and women who’ve come home now through our program, the vast...

Baton Rouge, LA · 15h

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Dry, breezy afternoon ahead of a strong cold front

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - This afternoon, dry air and ongoing drought are the main weather story across southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi. A disturbance moving out of Texas could squeeze out a few sprinkles, but most of that moisture is likely to evaporate before it reaches the ground. Fire spread...

Louisiana · 1d

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Jeff Davis lifts burn ban; other SWLA parishes remain under restrictions

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA (KPLC) - Jeff Davis Parish has lifted its burn ban, while the other Southwest Louisiana parishes remain under burn bans amid a severe drought. Calcasieu, Allen, Beauregard, Vernon and Cameron parishes still have burn bans in place. Much of Southwest Louisiana has experienced dry conditions, despite intermittent light...

Louisiana · 13h

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Northeast Delta Human Services Authority launches new maternal health initiative to help pregnant and parenting women

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is offering new services for pregnant and parenting women experiencing substance use and mental health issues, making treatment and support easier to access through a new maternal health initiative. Daniel Perea, the agency’s public information director, says the initiative aims to improve the lives of mothers […]

Louisiana · 1d

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DeSoto Parish Police Jury announces Veterans day closures for offices, mundy landfill and compactor sites

DESOTO PARISH, La. – The DeSoto Parish Police Jury has announced that all parish offices, Mundy Landfill and compactor sites will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. The closure will affect regular government operations and solid waste disposal services throughout the parish. According to...

Louisiana · 1d