Articles pertaining to events in the Louisiana area
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![Louisiana Woman Killed By Neighbor’s Dog While Pet Sitting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-RS24198_GettyImages-666368380-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Woman Killed By Neighbor’s Dog While Pet Sitting
59-year-old Joni Hatcher was found inside a home in the 7800 block of Womack Road in Shreveport just after 11:30 am on Sunday, July 7.
![Body of Young Child Found Near Louisiana Welcome Center](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Vinton-Welcome-Center.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Body of Young Child Found Near Louisiana Welcome Center
Around 3:00 pm on Monday, July 7, deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were called about a body found in the water behind the Vinton Welcome Center.
![Louisiana's Two Most 'Peaceful' Places Are Only Minutes Away](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/10/attachment-IMG_3674.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana's Two Most 'Peaceful' Places Are Only Minutes Away
If you're craving peace and serenity you're just a few minutes drive away from two of Louisiana's most peaceful places. We've got directions. Bring your camera.
![How Long Will $1 Million in Retirement Savings Last in Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2012/04/Retirement.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Long Will $1 Million in Retirement Savings Last in Louisiana?
You've saved one million dollars for your Louisiana retirement. How long will that money last? The answer might just frighten you into an early grave.
![Sam's Club 'Benefit' No Longer Offered to Louisiana Shoppers](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2022/09/attachment-GettyImages-904500084.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sam's Club 'Benefit' No Longer Offered to Louisiana Shoppers
Louisiana shoppers who frequent Sam's Club are finding out one of their favorite benefits of membership is going away. Not every one is happy about it either.
![Louisiana Officials Issue Warning About Jury Duty Scam](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-16-copy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Officials Issue Warning About Jury Duty Scam
Jury duty is one of those things most people dread having to do. With how busy life gets, it would be easy to believe you may have 'missed' your turn to appear for jury duty.
![Louisiana, Should You Wait Until After Storms to Cut the Grass?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2015/06/RS8241_184633968-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana, Should You Wait Until After Storms to Cut the Grass?
You should possibly scratch cutting the grass off of your storm prep list because it looks like putting it off might be your best bet.
![‘Not Dunne Yet’: Watch Livvy Dunne Reveal Epic Decision on LSU](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-08T143807.689.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Not Dunne Yet’: Watch Livvy Dunne Reveal Epic Decision on LSU
Of course gymnast Livvy Dunne had to do it big when it came to announcing her decision on a fifth and final year at LSU.
![Man Dies After Putting Firework on His Head to 'Show Off'](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-08T140608.696.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Dies After Putting Firework on His Head to 'Show Off'
A 41-year-old man danced in an Uncle Sam suit before tragically placing a lit firework on his head in an attempt to "show off," according to his wife.
![BEAVER DOWN: Hurricane Beryl Takes Down Buc-ee's Sign in Texas](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/02/IMG_5163.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BEAVER DOWN: Hurricane Beryl Takes Down Buc-ee's Sign in Texas
The longtime Texas icon is down as Beryl tears through Texas.
![FORECAST: Should Louisiana, Texas Be Preparing for Another Storm?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/05/attachment-Hurricane-Viewed-from-Space-Photo-courtesy-of-nasa-5477L9Z5eqI-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FORECAST: Should Louisiana, Texas Be Preparing for Another Storm?
With a hurricane making landfall in Texas and sending heavy rain into Louisiana, will this become something we have to experience more of in the coming weeks?
![CEO of Louisiana Animal Charity Arrested for Child, Animal Porn](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-16.jpg?w=980&q=75)
CEO of Louisiana Animal Charity Arrested for Child, Animal Porn
Devin Triche, age 37, was arrested for 100 counts of child pron and two counts of sexual abuse of an animal. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children contacted the Sheriff's Office after finding two files Triche uploaded containing sexual abuse of a minor.
![Huge Data Breach Exposes 10 Billion Passwords](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Computer-Warning-Photo-courtesy-of-Michael-Geiger-JJPqavJBy_k-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Huge Data Breach Exposes 10 Billion Passwords
Learn how a recent data breach exposed billions of passwords, posing serious risks like identity theft.
![First Confirmed U.S. Death as Hurricane Beryl Makes Texas Landfall](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-2160499061.jpg?w=980&q=75)
First Confirmed U.S. Death as Hurricane Beryl Makes Texas Landfall
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas, and sadly we now have our first U.S. confirmed death due to the storm.
![Heavy Rains, Possible Tornadoes Expected In North Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2024/07/attachment-Your-ex-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Heavy Rains, Possible Tornadoes Expected In North Louisiana
The Ark-La-Tex is Preparing for Severe Storms and a High Possibility of Tornadoes.
![Texas Residents Stranded, Over 2M Without Power Due to Beryl](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-08T125037.819.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Residents Stranded, Over 2M Without Power Due to Beryl
Beryl has knocked out power to more than 2 million Texas homes and businesses, flooding streets as first responders race to rescue stranded residents.
![South Louisiana Communities Flooding as Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-07-08-at-12.22.35-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
South Louisiana Communities Flooding as Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas, but now some parts of South Louisiana are feeling the impacts of the storm.
![New Louisiana Laws That Took Effect July 1st.](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Louisiana Laws That Took Effect July 1st.
Here's what you need to know about all the New Louisiana Laws That Took Effect July 1st.
![The 'Most Haunted House in New Orleans' Up for Sale](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/07/attachment-Lalaurie-House-Photo-courtesy-ofprcno.orgwhat-really-happened-at-the-lalaurie-house.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The 'Most Haunted House in New Orleans' Up for Sale
Uncover the dark secrets of "The Most Haunted House in New Orleans", a property with a chilling past up for sale.
![Frightening Louisiana Road Rage Incident Almost Takes a Life](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/01/17outsider-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Frightening Louisiana Road Rage Incident Almost Takes a Life
A driver was pushed into an interstate wall in Louisiana by an aggressive driver.