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Ouachita Green hosted annual water sweep today

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2024-09-14 22:42:24

SUMMARY: Hundreds of volunteers participated in the annual water sweep across Wasa Parish, helping to clean local waterways. Sammy Petco reported from the Forney Boat Dock in Monroe, one of 11 locations involved in the cleanup hosted by Green. Volunteers from families, schools, and local companies, including Graphic Packaging, expressed their commitment to keeping the environment clean and safe for the community. Students from Western R High School emphasized the importance of setting a good example and respecting their surroundings. A total of 359 volunteers contributed their time and effort, showcasing a community dedicated to environmental stewardship and cleanliness.

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Over 350 volunteers ranging from 5 years old to 70 years old all came out to help in the annual water sweep across Ouachita Parish this morning from 8 AM to 11 AM. This sweep gives the opportunity for people from all around Ouachita Parish to give back to their community and help clean local waterways.

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Louisiana Living: United Way of NELA

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2025-03-31 17:26:08

SUMMARY: The Airship Project, initiated by the United Way of Northeast Louisiana, helps the community protect property by educating them about legal documents like wills and deeds. Part One of the project focused on property title issues after 2020 storms, while Part Two addresses questions about wills and deeds. The goal is to help families understand property protection and ensure their legacies are preserved. Workshops will be held on April 3, April 10, and June 5, offering both in-person and virtual options. Participants can register via the United Way website or call 211. Legal consultations are available through the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation.

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Town of Montgomery fails audit, lacking payment documentation, budget | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-31 15:37:00

(The Center Square) — A recent audit showed the town of Montgomery lacked several supporting documents, including vendor payments, operating losses, and meeting minutes for the Board of Aldermen.

After failing to complete an audit report before the deadline and reconcile financial accounts, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office released an audit summary on March 26 detailing its findings for Montgomery’s 2023 fiscal year.

The independent auditor did not provide an opinion due to the findings.

“We do not express an opinion on the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, business-type activities, and each major fund of the town,” the report said. “Because of the significance of the matter described in the Basis for Disclaimer of Opinion section of our report, we have not been able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on the financial statements.”

The auditor could not perform necessary procedures due to the lack of documentation concerning transactions and bank reconciliations. An analysis by management showed that the town overlooked adopting a budget for the audited period.

No meeting minutes for the Board of Aldermen were recorded, for the year ending Dec. 31, 2022, concerning budget. The lack of minutes is reported by the auditor to be an administrative oversight. Failing to adopt a budget violates state law and the Home Rule Charter.

The schedule of findings provided by the independent auditor states no documentation was available to support various vendor payments for the first quarter of 2023.

Findings also showed the utility system reported substantial operating losses, which resulted in a depletion of finances. Rates were not adjusted to offset costs, resulting in a significant decrease in funds. Montgomery officials submitted the audit late in violation of state law.

There were also cases of reconciliation issues and payroll documentation. According to the auditor, the bank accounts operated by the town had not been properly reconciled. As for payroll, employees recorded their timesheets but there is no record of supervisor approval for some. 

The different findings were originally reported in 2021, some in 2022, and now again for the 2023 audit. 

Montgomery, population 620, is located in north central Louisiana on the west bank of the Red River. 

Emilee Ruth Calametti serves as staff reporter for The Center Square covering the Northwestern Louisiana region. She holds her M.A. in English from Georgia State University and soon, an additional M.A. in Journalism from New York University. Emilee has bylines in DIG Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, Bookstr, inRegister, The Click News, and the Virginia Woolf Miscellany. She is a Louisiana native with over seven years of journalism experience.

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New Orleans Weather Impact: Strong storms are set to arrive early Monday

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-03-30 18:16:39

SUMMARY: New Orleans is preparing for strong storms on Monday, with the potential for severe weather as a cold front approaches. The day is expected to be the only active weather day this week, with rain chances peaking at around 60% from morning to early afternoon. Temperatures will be in the lower 80s, following a record high of 86 degrees. After Monday, the weather is predicted to be warm and dry, with highs rising close to 90 by the week’s end. Although the week will start warm and humid, a chance of rain may return next weekend.

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Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says most rain will happen from morning to early afternoon Monday.

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