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What beautiful end to our work week! Expect continued sunshine and quiet conditions for your Friday evening patio plans. #weather #lawx
What beautiful end to our work week! Expect continued sunshine and quiet conditions for your Friday evening patio plans. #weather #lawx
A police official in Texas says 29 people have been recovered from a big rig that was stopped near San Antonio, including one person who was taken to a hospital.
A police official in Texas says 29 people have been recovered from a big rig that was stopped near San Antonio.
LIVE: The White House COVID-19 Response Team is discussing the latest on the pandemic as Pfizer plans to submit an application for full FDA approval of its vaccine.
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Near the St. Bernard-Plaquemines Parish line, not far from the Mississippi River, a grove of 20-25 foot tall cypress trees appear as though they have been there for decades.
Over the last ten years, volunteers and environmental groups have planted 40,000 bald cypresses in the Big Mar area.
#WATCH: Forecaster Tyler Hall discusses the Mother's Day Weekend Forecast! Happy Mother's Day!
A 14-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of a Port Allen teen, according to District Attorney Tony Clayton.
A 14-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of a Port Allen teen.
America’s employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens.
With viral cases declining and states and localities easing restrictions, businesses have added jobs for four straight months, the Labor Department said Friday. Still, the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1% from 6% in March.
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Tyler is tracking your upcoming Mother's Day weekend forecast! Details here!
BREAKING: It's the first to apply for full approval.
Pfizer/BioNTech has begun its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for people ages 16 and older, the companies announced.
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FRIDAY'S SUNRISE: Another beautiful start to our day! Have a fabulous Friday!
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FRIDAY'S FORECAST: Another beautiful outdoors day is on tap for us on this finally Friday! Get outside today if you can!
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The fundraiser has brought in over $12,000 so far.
The fundraiser has brought in over $12,000 to support the victim's two sons.
#WATCH Lions’ quarterfinal shutout seals first-ever trip to Sulphur
The University Academy Lions boys baseball team shut out Family Christian 15-0 in three innings to book their first ticket to Sulphur in program history.
#WATCH Indians look to build off Regional Title win at State
The Tioga Indians, like many other Central Louisiana teams, qualified for the LHSAA State Track and Field meet. However, the Indians have set themselves apart grabbing their first Regional Title win in school history. That win is something they look to build on this weekend.
#WATCH Menard’s Dishmond signs to Holmes Community College
Holy Savior Menard’s Jourdain Dishmond has been essential to their basketball program and now he'll continue his career at Holmes Community College.
Today was national prayer day and with COVID-19 restrictions being loosened a bit, citizens of Cenla were able to gather to recognize the day.
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Some employees have left the restaurant industry for good amid the perils of the pandemic, which exposed workers to the coronavirus and uncooperative patrons.
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Sunny skies continue into the weekend!
Hughes wins RRAC Player of the Year, eight LSUA players honored
Bailey Hughes earns the Red River Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Year, headlining eight LSUA players honored, the conference announced Wednesday.
LSU QB TJ Finley enters his name in the NCAA transfer portal
LSU QB TJ Finley entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal after only one season in Baton Rouge.
Police targeting drug traffickers raided a slum in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday and at least one officer and two dozen others died after being shot, authorities said.
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Currently, in Louisiana nurse practitioners who have their own clinics must have a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
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President Biden visited New Orleans to tour the Sewerage and Water Board’s Carrollton Water Plant, an aged system with some equipment a hundred years old and has infrastructure needs.
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Some students have received band scholarships and will continue to pursue music in college, while others will take different paths.
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RPSO says a convicted felon from Alexandria has been arrested for possessing illegal drugs as well as fi****ms.
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Shelia Vincent of Always Yours Flowers by Shelia has been in the flower business for 35 years here in Cenla.
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Jones’ perfect game leads Jena Giants to State Title
The Jena Giants were looking for their first title after numerous trips to Sulphur in the last decade, and Jena senior Janasia Jones hit a two-run home run that ultimately sealed the deal with a 12-10 win.
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