Fire-related deaths are up from 41 fatalities this time last year to 54 so far in 2025. Ken Pastorick of the State Fire Marshal’s Office says in 41 fatal fires, only 13 homes had smoke alarms and only 3 of those were known to be working.
Pastorick advises residents to test their smoke alarms monthly.
A new study shows that Northwestern State is a major driver of economic growth in central and northwest Louisiana. President James Genovese (JEN-oh-vehz) says the study by labor market analytics firm Lightcast shows a total economic impact of almost 500-million dollars.
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Governor Landry welcomes General Motors Insurance as a new auto insurer to the state, but Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says that’s not true. Jeff Palermo has the story…