An iconic part of the Lake Charles skyline will be coming down tomorrow morning. Andrew Greenstein has the story.
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New Iberia Fire Department responded to a call for a house fire located in the 200 block of San Jose Street. When firefighters arrived, they found two people who had been able to escape, on of them injured, and a third person still inside. Firefighters were able to locate the 56-year-old man and pull him from the fire, but life-saving efforts were unsuccessful. State Fire Marshal deputies determined the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in the home’s hallway near the living room.
Louisiana’s Second Amendment sales tax holiday is set for this weekend, allowing residents to purchase firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies without state sales tax. The annual event usually takes place in September. West Monroe Senator Steward Cathey says it’s a popular tradition for gun enthusiasts and hunters preparing for the season.
If you believe in Bigfoot, there’s a festival in Natchitoches with your name all over it. The Louisiana Bigfoot Festival will be held from ten to six tomorrow at the Natchitoches Events Center. Organizer, Jeff Tarpley, says this will be the first of what’s intended to be an annual event.
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The event goes from ten to six. Admission is ten dollars for adults and five dollars for kids. And I assume Sasquaches get in for free.