Fire-related deaths are on the rise in Louisiana. So far this year, 54 people have died in fires across the state, up from 41 at this time last year. Ken Pastorick of the State Fire Marshal’s Office says nearly all of them can be traced to the lack of working smoke detectors. He advises you to test 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…
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The check is in the mail. After LSU fans practically took over Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina in Omaha during the College World Series, annihilating the field in the Jello shot challenge, Rocco’s has mailed the LSU Student Food Pantry a check for $52,390.