2024 ends today and one of the biggest stories in Louisiana this year was the huge economic development announcement earlier this month in Richland Parish. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, officially announced its building a ten-billion-dollar artificial data center in Rayville. During a press conference on December fourth, Governor Landry called Meta’s investment a game changer for Louisiana…
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Louisiana Fourth District Congressman Mike Johnson wants to remain Speaker of the U-S House and his chances of being re-elected improved with President elect Donald Trump’s endorsement. A new Congress will be sworn in on Friday and that’s when the U-S House will vote on Speaker. A serious challenger to Johnson has not emerged…
A 61-year-old Baton Rouge hunter is dead after he was shot by another hunter over the weekend in the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Captain Will Roberts says the hunter told investigators he was shooting at a deer when a bullet from his 45 caliber rifle fatally struck Roberto Garcia…
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As of now, no charges have been filed.
Tonight, New Year’s revelers will fire off fireworks to ring in the new year. State Fire Marshal Deputy Chief Nick Heinen says to ensure a safe celebration, set up a Safety Zone. Use stakes, twine, or decorations to mark a safe area away from the fireworks display.