Louisiana
Miss Louisiana 2024 will be named from the 32 women across the state
Miss Louisiana will be named in a competition offering scholarships and in-kind prizes that concludes tonight.
After months of preparation, 32 women across Louisiana will compete in the final round at 8 p.m. at the Monroe Civic Center to see who will hold the coveted title over the next year.
The preliminary round of the competition resulted in over $10,000 in scholarships awarded and included competitions of health & fitness, evening wear, on-stage conversation and talent.
A spokesperson for the Miss Louisiana Organization said the women competing will be awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships and in-kind prizes for women who have achieved particular merit in their field by the end of the final round.
So far, the following women have received awards in the preliminary rounds:
- Miss University of Louisiana at Monroe, Gabrelle McLeod. McLeod was awarded a $250 newcomer health & fitness award and a $500 overall preliminary health & fitness award.
- Miss Ouachita Parish, Leah Thompson, received a $500 newcomer talent award.
- Miss Belle of the D’Arbonne, Anna Katherine Thompson, won an overall talent award with a scholarship of $1,000.
Multiple women have received a “Women-in” scholarship of $1,000 for their accomplishments in their fields:
- Miss Dixie Stockshow, Katherine McCullars
- Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival, Olivia Grace George
- Miss New Orleans, Megan Magri
- Miss Belle of the D’Arbonne, Anna-Katherine Thompson
Four women in STEAM fields also received $500 scholarships for their contributions:
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) – Representatives from the Louisiana Department of Insurance will host a pop-up event in Pointe Coupee Parish to provide storm-related assistance.
The event will take place between noon and 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Pointe Coupee Parish Government offices on Main Street in New Roads.
Residents in Pointe Coupee Parish and surrounding areas will be able to get answers to questions about storm damage claims. Representatives from the Louisiana Department of Insurance will also help people with issues related to insurance and flooded homes or vehicles.
Anyone who can’t attend the pop-up event can reach out to their insurance agent or the Louisiana Department of Insurance by calling 800-259-5300.
Most Louisiana residents have flood insurance through the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program. However, many people may also have private flood insurance, state officials said. They added that flood insurance typically covers damage caused when water enters someone’s home from the ground up because of heavy rain, storm surge or flooding from a waterway.
The Louisiana Department of Insurance has put together a comprehensive document containing answers to questions that storm victims may have. Click here for more information.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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