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Yahoo
12-06-2025
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ATF campaigning in New Orleans against illegal firearm purchases
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives is bringing its 'Don't Lie for the Other Guy,' campaign to New Orleans. According to the ATF, this will be a months-long public education campaign to inform residents of stiff penalties for illegal firearm purchases. According to the ATF, the campaign aims to bring awareness to 'Straw Purchasing.' This is where someone purchases a firearm for someone who legally cannot own one. How geography helped shape Jefferson Parish's growth The ATF said this can increase the risk of gun violence. They said it also comes with steep penalties, up to 15 years in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. 'It's not something we're just going to tolerate and accept,' said ATF Special Agent in Charge Joshua Jackson. 'So, something that you as citizens and as a community, I want you guys to be vigilant on and make sure that you are not participating in arming felons, gang members, shooters, domestic abusers.' The ATF said people must pass a criminal background check and comply with state and local laws in order to legally purchase a court ruled against New Orleans mayor in stalking case ATF campaigning in New Orleans against illegal firearm purchases BMW's new flagship SUV to debut in US Celebrity fitness coach Kory Phillips celebrates 14 years of business in Shreveport Saints HC Kellen Moore talks offense vs defense following day two of minicamp Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Natchitoches Folk Festival returns with music, food, crafts galore
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Annual Natchitoches-Northwestern State University Folk Festival is coming back. The yearly event showcases the state's folk musicians. In honor of this year's theme, 'Crafting Louisiana,' more than 80 craft vendors have been invited to this year's festival. Celebrity fitness coach Kory Phillips celebrates 14 years of business in Shreveport This year's festival will feature three stages of music. Music headliners include Cajun band Amis du Teche, zydeco band Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, blues artist D.K. Harrell, western swing artist the Kristyn Harris Band, roots band Smithfield Fair, and gospel group the Amazing. Plenty of food vendors will offer traditional Louisiana cuisine, and there will also be a red beans and rice cookoff. This year also features several pre-festival events that are free and open to the general public. The Folk Festival will be held on Thursday, June 19, at Prather Coliseum, 220 South Jefferson Street, on the NSU campus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Summer ferry pilot program to launch in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority has announced that it's bringing a summer pilot program to the ferry in New Orleans, extending evening ferry service on the Algiers-Canal Street route. Person struck, killed by train: New Orleans police According to RTA officials, the updated evening service is being done in partnership with LabMar Ferry Services and will start on June 15, lasting through Sept 27. Rides will cost $2 and run seven days a week, departing every 15 minutes. The expanded evening service is as follows: East Bank (Canal Street): until 12:15 a.m. West Bank (Algiers): until 12:00 a.m. Previously Sunday through Thursday until 8:45 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10:45 p.m. Summer was reportedly chosen for the pilot program due to the lower volume of tourists in the city, making it easier to isolate and measure usage of the service for future planning. For more information about the program, visit the New Orleans RTA's website or download the Le Pass fitness coach Kory Phillips celebrates 14 years of business in Shreveport Saints HC Kellen Moore talks offense vs defense following day two of minicamp House GOP approves 'technical changes' to Trump agenda bill Activists plan to protest Army parade in Washington Remains of Texas family missing in Alaska believed to be recovered Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
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Celebrity fitness coach Kory Phillips celebrates 14 years of business in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Lovely Body Health & Fitness is celebrating 14 years making Shreveporters sweat. In a city where health and wellness are increasingly becoming a priority, Kory Phillips, better known as @IAmTheKingOfFitness, is celebrating an impressive milestone: 14 years in business as the owner of Lovely Bodies Health & Fitness. The two-day event kicked off with a boot scootin' line dancing class to get the body moving, followed by his signature Revenge Body workout on the second calorie-torching routine aims to burn over 1000 calories in just one session and earns rave reviews from clients and staff alike. His innovative training programs, motivational coaching style, and dedication to client success before and after photos have earned him a loyal gym clientele and nearly 400,000 followers on Instagram. Line dance instructor Breanka Thomas recounts her first time visiting the gym 'I went to the gym and fell in love. All the women from the page were in there with the same results. They all were working out with 50 and 60-pound weights in their hands and that was the wildest thing I'd ever seen.' Over the years, Phillips has made a significant impact not only on his clients but also on the community. For the past 13 years, the dedicated team at Lovely Bodies has consistently provided weekly meals to those in need, a tradition that continues even as the brand expands.. After opening his gym, he expanded to Atlanta and gained a reputation as a celebrity personal trainer, attracting clients from all walks of life, including influencers like Kai Cenat, business professionals like Angela Simmons, musicians, and fitness enthusiasts. For those looking to start their fitness journey or enhance their current routines, Lovely Bodies Health & Fitness offers virtual fitness classes that can be joined directly from the Shreveport studio. For more information or to sign up, you can contact Lovely Bodies Shreveport on Instagram or by calling 318-459-8050. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Streamer University, this Louisiana native will join Twitch star Kai Cenat's first ever training
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – 'The King of Twitch' Kai Cenat is taking on a new title of 'Headmaster' this weekend, as his wildly anticipated Streamer University has kicked off, and the internet just can't get enough. Through a whimsical and humorous Harry Potter-themed announcement, viral sensation Kai Cenat announced earlier this month that he was accepting students and professors for his latest project, Streamer University. A three-day program created to allow up-and-coming streamers to showcase their personality and talents on a big platform, with direct connection to professors who can help them grow their fan base. Millions of applications flooded in for professors and students, but only 150 made the cut. Now, class is in session and this Louisiana native is holding the chalk. Taking over his own classroom is Kory Phillips, most known for his social media name, iamthekingoffitness, will join the program as a an interview with VoyageATL, the 'revenge body expert' stated that he is originally from Shreveport, where he owns the local gym 'Lovely Bodies Health & Fitness'. Phillips has transformed the bodies of celebrities, from Halle Bailey, who starred as Ariel in the live-action Little Mermaid, to content king Kai Cenat himself. According to his LinkedIn profile, he is the CEO of Shake Sum Cafe and Lovely Bodies Health & Fitness, which includes three gym locations in Shreveport, LA, Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX, as well as 12 Shake Sum locations. As a professor Kory will join the likes of Duke Dennis, India Love, DDG, Funny Marco and 14 other social media giants. Kai Cenat, has accumulated over 17 million followers since taking over the Twitch platform and was officially named most subbed account back in social media crash course will be held at the University of Akron campus in Akron, Ohio, running from May 22 to May 25. It aims to increase the visibility and reach of both attendees and professors. You can watch now on the Streamer University page on twitch. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
