North and central Louisiana are getting an additional area code in the 318 area code territory. Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says the new 457 area code will be for new numbers because 318 simply ran out of numbers.
New phones in the 3-1-8 are code territory will receive a 457 area code starting on September 25th.
A cat near New Orleans is confirmed to have been infected with bird flu. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says a domestic breed feral cat was picked up from a colony in Plaquemines Parish and was neutered.
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Strain says this is an isolated incident.
Louisiana Tech has announced it’s partnering with Archem to advance aerospace innovation. La Tech Chief Innovation Officer Donna Johnson says as part of the partnership, Tech will receive a custom-designed jet engine test platform, giving students the opportunity to explore the future of advanced fuels for military and commercial applications…
Cut 5 (10) “..capability of the product”
Super Bowl 59 is all set as the Eagles will play the Chiefs in New Orleans on February 9th. Philadelphia forced four turnovers to end the Washington Commanders magical season. Quarterback Jayden Daniels threw an interception late in the game and says it’s a tough way to end the season…
Cut 14 (09) “…them a lot”
As for the Eagles, they’re back in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.