Halle Jefferson
Reporter
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Halle, a Louisiana native, is a recent graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, where she majored in mass communication with a focus in television and multimedia studies. She worked for the Southeastern channel as a student reporter and anchor.
Halle grew up in Geismar and graduated from Dutchtown High School in 2018. She enjoys meeting and talking to new people, which led to her love for reporting and writing.
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A lawn mowing challenge was accepted by thousands of kids across the U.S.
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Abraham’s Tent began their Thanksgiving meal food prep Wednesday and Thursday morning they were right back at it getting food prepared for those joining them for lunch.
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The holiday season is here, and many of us will be spending time with family and friends, but if you are having a drink or two, you should think twice before getting on the road.
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The mayor of Fenton is defending himself after criticism of the village’s finances drew statewide attention.
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A neighborhood known to many as a relatively quiet area experienced crime right in their neck of the woods Sunday night.
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With record-high inflation, it will be a challenge for some to be able to get dinner on the table this Thanksgiving. We met with one group making sure those in need have groceries for a holiday meal.
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The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education makes big decisions about children’s education, and this Saturday local voters will choose who will be their voice on the board.
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The candidates for state treasurer, Dustin Granger and John Fleming, are going head to head in this Saturday’s runoff election.
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The vast majority of schools in SWLA saw improvements in performance scores released by the State Board of Education earlier today, consistent with the trend for schools across the state.
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Iowa High School student Mia Thompson will be performing in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Thursday morning was full of singing and honors at Grand Lake Elementary and High School’s “My America” Veterans Day program.
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It was a morning full of tribal dancing and food as the Coushatta Tribe kicked off Native American Heritage Month celebrations.
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Ingevity announced the company’s plans to close its DeRidder chemical manufacturing plant for good within the first half of next year.
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A new playground broke ground at Oasis A Safe Haven Wednesday morning.
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Firefighters were able to extinguish a home fire on Bud Dunham Road in DeQuincy.
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It’s a time for fun, but safety should always be a top priority.
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It was a day of smiles as students in Jeff Davis Parish competed in their second annual Special Olympics.
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October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and according to a National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people are physically abused by their partners every minute in the United States.
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The Big Lake marsh fire burned more than 1,000 acres.
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The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge replacement project was rejected by the Joint Transportation Committee today.
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Having an emergency response plan to a fire is critical for any first responder team and the Lake Charles Regional Airport is making sure their crew has the skills needed in the event of a fire.
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The Southwest Louisiana Bar Association hosted its annual Fall Court Ceremony in honor of the next court term.
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An effort is underway to have more students graduate from McNeese’s graduate counseling program.
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Homecoming is usually a time of fun and a little mischief, but in Jeff Davis Parish, a prank ended in gunfire this week.
If the state Joint Transportation Committee does not approve plans for the new I-10 Bridge, some funding already set aside for the project will be in jeopardy.
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After serving as Calcasieu Parish Chief Deputy for twenty years, Stitch Guillory will now serve as the first ever African American elected Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish.
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If you didn’t have the chance to vote early, Saturday is your opportunity to let your voice be heard.
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Before visiting the polls this Saturday, you may want to check and see if you are voting in a new district.
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Can you imagine receiving rewards for making good grades in school or even just participating in extracurricular activities? The Southwest Smart Stars program does just that.
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As we experience some nice cool weather, fire danger is still real. Crews responded to multiple fires in Calcasieu Parish near the DeQuincy area near Stanley Road.
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More than 70 volunteers gathered to plant grass along little Florida beach to slow coastal erosion.
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From large crowds to loud noises, many things we experience during Halloween festivities can be overstimulating for children on the Autism spectrum.
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Can you imagine competing in the Merlympics as a mermaid?
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A child was struck by a vehicle Monday after school in Sulphur, and police told us today the child’s injuries are not life-threatening.
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Members of the community can expect to see the finished new restrooms sometime next year.
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United in prayer, many gathered today for the 6th annual Rosary Around the Lake ceremony.
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Three non-profit organizations came together to help a woman who has had damage to her roof since Hurricane Laura.
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The Foundation at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is hosting its second annual Fashion with Purpose gala to support cancer patients.
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In the race for State Representative of District 24, Clarence Beebe and Rodney Schermerhorn are vying to represent areas of Vernon, Sabine, and Beauregard parishes.
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The more than four million dollar project began construction back in 2021.
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The new canopies span all three lanes of traffic at the terminal.
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According to the Louisiana Department of Health, suicide is the 14th leading cause of death in the state.
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In the race for State Representative of District 30, Charles Owen and William Jones are vying to represent areas of Vernon and Beauregard Parish.
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Scouts BSA hosted their biggest recruiting event yet for girls of Southwest Louisiana at Camp Edgewood.
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Funds for Entergy bill assistance used up within half an hour.
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September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, it’s the most common non-skin cancer found in men in the U.S.
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SOWELA Technical Community College will now be the home of a 35-million-dollar jet.
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Around 200 hundred acres were burned where the fire crossed La. 110.
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The Louisiana Food and Wine Festival concluded its four-day event with a Sunday jazz brunch.
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A local organization, “Queen of Pink”, hosted a jambalaya cook-off and car show to help with the financial needs of breast cancer patients across Southwest Louisiana.
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