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Mother, daughter killed in Hornbeck - KPLC 7 News
Oct 9, 2024 · HORNBECK, La. (KPLC) - A mother and daughter were killed in Hornbeck Tuesday afternoon, according to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO). VPSO identified the victims as Ruth Holt, 86, and Fredda Pierce, 64. Deputies said they found the two women while performing a welfare check at a home off La. 392 southwest of Hornbeck.
Two women killed in Hornbeck home - KPLC 7 News
Oct 9, 2024 · Two women killed in Hornbeck home. HORNBECK, La. (KPLC) - A double homicide investigation is underway in the Hornbeck area, according to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO). Just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, the sheriff’s office and an officer from the Anacoco Police Department received a call requesting a welfare check at a home in the ...
Touchdown Live: Week Six scores and highlights - KPLC 7 News
Oct 10, 2024 · Touchdown Live: Week Six scores and highlights. If you can’t see the livestream, click HERE. LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Week Six brings the Touchdown Live Game of the Week to Iowa, as the Yellowjackets host their new district foe, the Leesville Wampus Cats. We will post each game’s final score in this story, so check back for updates.
NOV. 5 ELECTION: Proposed amendment would send offshore …
Oct 15, 2024 · For sample ballots, polling locations and more, visit the Secretary of State’s website. One proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot in the Nov. 5 election. It would send funds from offshore wind, solar and other alternative energy sources in the Gulf to the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund.
NOV. 5 ELECTION: What’s on Calcasieu’s ballot? - KPLC 7 News
Sep 18, 2024 · CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Louisianians will be hitting the polls for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, and we’ve put together a guide with everything you need to know. Important Election Dates and Info: Last day to register to vote: Oct. 7 by mail or in-person; Oct. 15 for online registration. Early voting: Oct. 18-29, and Nov. 28-29.
Power restored after fallen utility pole starts fire in Sulphur
Oct 15, 2024 · Geo resource failed to load. SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Power has been restored in Sulphur after a fallen power line started a fire at a recycling plant. The power line ignited two 18-wheeler tires at the Aluminium Recycling Center on Napoleon Street around 9:30 Tuesday morning, Sulphur Fire Chief Rusty Naquin said. He said it was not a major fire.
Significant changes made to student LEAP tests - KPLC 7 News
Oct 9, 2024 · SWLA, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Education is making changes that will significantly reduce the amount of time students spend testing. Louisiana Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley announced the changes will streamline LEAP assessments for grades 3 through 8, leading to a 20 percent reduction in testing time.
NOV. 5 ELECTION: Allen Parish voters to decide on property tax …
Oct 10, 2024 · ALLEN PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A property tax on the Nov. 5 ballot would provide money to begin replacing fire trucks for Allen Parish Fire Protection District 3. Find all our coverage of the Nov. 5 election HERE. For sample ballots, polling locations and more, visit the Secretary of State’s website. Some of the department’s current trucks are ...