Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana remembers Pres. Carter
Thursday is the national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29th at the age of 100. One organization near and dear to President Carter's heart was Habitat for Humanity. After leaving office, Carter helped the organization build a countless number of homes. "Not just money, but actuall...
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Insurance commissioner: I understand frustration over soaring home insurance premiums
The legislature is expected to take up soaring homeowners and auto insurance premiums in its next regular session this year. Governor Landry has expressed frustration that a package of insurance industry-backed bills has not lowered home insurance premiums. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says he understands the frus...
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Northern Louisiana braces for the arrival of severe winter weather
A winter storm warning will be going into effect tomorrow for Caddo, Bossier, Webster and Claiborne parishes in northwest Louisiana. In addition, a winter weather advisory is coming for DeSoto, Red River, Bienville, Lincoln, Jackson, Ouachita, Union, Morehouse and West Carroll parishes. State climatologist Jay Grymes s...
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Hyundai plans to build steel plant in Ascension Parish
The Advocate reports that Hyundai Motor Group is planning a multibillion-dollar steel mill in Ascension Parish, to supply steel for its Hyundai and Kia vehicle assembly plants in the U.S., potentially creating 1,300 permanent jobs. Construction could start as early as 2026, pending regulatory approvals, with operations...
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Cold weather leads to three fatal house fires across state
The bitter cold temperatures led to three deadly house fires across the state Monday morning. Four people including children were discovered when Winnsboro firefighters responded to a house fire just after 4:00 a.m. Less than an hour later, firefighters in Abbeville discovered a victim in a house fire there. And around...
Jan 08, 2025