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.
Starting on February 24th, AT&T and other carriers would like phone users to use all ten numbers to make a call within the 318 area code territory, because after August 25th the call will not go through if you dial a number using just seven digits.
A cat near New Orleans is confirmed to have been infected with bird flu. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says a domestic breed feral cat was picked up in Plaquemines Parish for neutering.
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Louisiana is using its opportunity of hosting the Super Bowl to sell itself to new businesses and future residents. Here’s Andrew Greenstein.
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Jayden Daniels’ magical rookie season with the Washington Commanders has come to an end after yesterday’s 55-23 loss to the Eagles. Daniels had one interception, and the Commanders also lost three fumbles. Daniels says it’s a tough way to end the season.
As was the case two years ago, the Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans.