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Annual Orange Mound church block party looks to uplift community after mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An Orange Mound church is hosting its annual Orange Mound in May block party this weekend but many are concerned about safety. This comes almost two weeks after a deadly mass shooting at an Orange Mound block party on April 20,2024, where two people were killed and multiple people were injured.
Sulphur church breaks ground on new buildings
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - A church in Sulphur took a big step toward recovery after its fellowship hall and educational buildings were destroyed in hurricanes Laura and Delta. Maplewood United Methodist Church broke ground on a new family life center and education building today. With prayer led by the Rev. James B. Moore, members of the church celebrated the start of a new chapter of bringing fellowship back to the community.
Mayor in Orange Mound: ‘We cannot give up on our city’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There were heavy emotions as people in the Orange Mound community said public safety is their number one concern and told officials something needed to be done about it. “I think our hearts are heavy, it’s concerning, it’s frustrating,” Mayor Paul Young said. On Tuesday, Mayor Young continued his ‘One Memphis’ tour […]
Krewe De Onyx shares details of upcoming Orange Juneteenth Celebration
Krewe De Onyx in the City of Orange has announced details for its annual Juneteenth Celebration. The event is set to take place Saturday/June 15 and Sunday/June 16 from 4 to 10 p.m. in Orange and feature live entertainment and community engagement, honoring the history and importance of Juneteenth. Attendees can look forward to an […] The post Krewe De Onyx shares details of upcoming Orange Juneteenth Celebration appeared first on Orange Leader.
Grants available to those who provide summer programs for low-income youth
United Way of Southwest Louisiana is allocating funds to organizations providing summer programs for low-income youth in Allen, Calcasieu, Cameron, Beauregard, and Jeff Davis parishes. The grants aim to support summer programs and reduce costs for families. The focus areas include arts, advocacy, dance, leadership, literacy, and STEM. The maximum grant amount per organization is […]
Sulphur Public Schools Receives Offers Of Help
Sulphur Public Schools is receiving offers of help following this past weekend's tornado. Officials say a tornado left the school bus fleet damaged and buildings unusable. District officials say more than 200 other districts have offered help including the Davis Public Schools, who loaned a couple of buses for a track meet. Classes in Sulphur are cancelled again today.
SWLA Arrest Report - April 27, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Below is the Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for April 27, 2024. Teaireius Daquan Brumfield, 27, Ruston: possession of a Schedule I drug. Jason Lamar Young, 23, Lafayette: first-offense illegal possession of stolen firearms; possession of a firearm by a felon. Joseph Marcus Citizen, 47,...
Golden Triangle Polymers delivers on $1.325 million investment in training future Orange workforce
Steven Prusak has seen examples across the globe where a homegrown and educated workforce provides an honest day’s work filled with passion that extends well beyond the job site. “They care about their community,” the president and chief executive officer of Chevron Phillips Chemical told Orange Newsmedia Wednesday afternoon. “They are looking beyond just the […] The post Golden Triangle Polymers delivers on $1.325 million investment in training future Orange workforce appeared first on Orange Leader.
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