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Louisiana is Most Prepared and Most Staffed to Address a Disaster
When it comes to emergency preparedness, it takes a team effort among those responding to calls and situations.
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Louisiana Shelves Basin Bridge Cameras And Doubled Fines
The proposed cameras were incapable of stopping speeders at the moment of the infraction, rendering them ineffective in promoting public safety.
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NOAA Releases 'Most Severe' Hurricane Season Forecast Ever
A ton of factors are coming together to make the 2024 hurricane season potentially one of the worst yet, potentially impacting Louisiana and Texas.
![Louisiana Residents List 6 Worst Things People Do at the Beach](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2023/07/attachment-GettyImages-1473976794.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Residents List 6 Worst Things People Do at the Beach
A couple of weeks ago we asked our listeners “What's the worst thing people do at the beach that ruins the fun for everyone?” Here are 6 of the biggest beach pet peeves.
![Louisiana State Police Alert: Defect in 2026 Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-inspection-sticker.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana State Police Alert: Defect in 2026 Motor Vehicle Inspection Stickers
Don't panic if your MVI sticker fades to clear or white.
![Louisiana State Police Warning: Scammers Calling to Get Money](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/12/Louisiana-State-Police-Patch-Facebook1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana State Police Warning: Scammers Calling to Get Money
If someone calls from State Police wanting your money don't believe them.
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Nashville Council Rejects Sign for Morgan Wallen’s New Bar
Nashville councilmembers have rejected plans for a glowing sign to be erected at Morgan Wallen’s new bar citing his "bad behavior."
![Lafayette Authorities Arrest Two in $1 Million Drug Bust](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-23T105752.102.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Authorities Arrest Two in $1 Million Drug Bust
Lafayette authorities made a massive drug bust on Wednesday, seizing more than $1 million in illegal narcotics as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Louisiana Cold Case Murder Solved 20 Years after Victim Dies
The Acadia Parish Sheriff announced an arrest 20 years after the murder of a woman whose body was found in a bayou north of I-10 in Crowley, Louisiana.
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Alleged Threats of Violence at Abbeville Youth Baseball Game
A youth baseball game in Abbeville turned into a night of fear and chaos for many families after alleged threats of gun violence and physical assault.
![Blunders to Avoid on Job Interviews in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2020/08/Bad-Posture-Youtube-via-Robyn-Hatcher.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Blunders to Avoid on Job Interviews in Louisiana
There are several non-verbal blunders you can make on a job interview.
![Meet the 7 Horses of Lafayette Police Department's Mounted Patrol](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-pic-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meet the 7 Horses of Lafayette Police Department's Mounted Patrol
The 7 horses of the Lafayette Police's Mounted Patrol fill a unique position in the department. Meet the horses who tower above the crowd in downtown Lafayette and during parades.
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Louisiana T-Mobile Customers Will Experience Price Hikes Soon
If you are a T-Mobile customer in Louisiana, there's a good chance you will see a higher bill starting next month.
![Oddly-Named COVID Variant Could Surge in Louisiana This Summer](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/08/GettyImages-1212257154.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oddly-Named COVID Variant Could Surge in Louisiana This Summer
A new set of COVID-19 variants, which collectively have an odd name to identify them, that have been identified in Louisiana.
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How to Pick the Best Watermelon for Your Louisiana Memorial Day
A long holiday weekend in Louisiana will most likely mean a watermelon will be served. How do you choose the best and the sweetest? Here are eight suggestions that won't lead you astray.
![How Much Do You Have to Make to Be Middle Class in Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/05/attachment-Kid-W-Shopping-Cart-David-Veksler-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Much Do You Have to Make to Be Middle Class in Louisiana?
Most Louisiana residents identify as being middle class. But what does being "middle class" in Louisiana actually mean? The numbers are not what you'd expect.
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Giant Argentine Lizards in Louisiana - What To Do If You See One
Louisiana homeowners are being advised to be on the lookout lizards that can grow as long as four feet. They could be coming to a backyard near you.
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife Reveals Major License Change
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife has made an interesting and lasting change to your hunting and fishing license.
![Daily Marijuana Use Outpaces Daily Drinking in Louisiana, Texas](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-GettyImages-2132977994.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Daily Marijuana Use Outpaces Daily Drinking in Louisiana, Texas
According to new survey there has been a major shift that has been some 40 years in the making. See how the numbers compare.
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What Happens When You 'Round Up' at Louisiana, Texas Domino's?
How much money does Domino's pizza actually collect from people who "round up" their order for charity? And where does it go?