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  • Shop Local Win Big 2025 – Bayou Bliss Gifts & Candles

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Shop Local • Win Big!

    How It Works

    • Shop at participating sponsor locations.
    • Scan the sponsor’s QR code displayed in-store.
    • Unlock an exclusive sponsor deal and enter the drawing.
    • Weekly prize drawings every Friday, Oct 31 – Jan 9, 2026.
    • Grand Prize drawing on Jan 9, 2026 (from all weekly winners).

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    View the full contest rules at:
    /2025/09/19/shop-local-win-big-contest-rules/

  • Shop Local Win Big 2025 – Ferriday Market

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Shop Local • Win Big!

    How It Works

    • Shop at participating sponsor locations.
    • Scan the sponsor’s QR code displayed in-store.
    • Unlock an exclusive sponsor deal and enter the drawing.
    • Weekly prize drawings every Friday, Oct 31 – Jan 9, 2026.
    • Grand Prize drawing on Jan 9, 2026 (from all weekly winners).

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    View the full contest rules at:
    /2025/09/19/shop-local-win-big-contest-rules/

  • Shop Local Win Big 2025 – Vidalia Market

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Shop Local • Win Big!

    How It Works

    • Shop at participating sponsor locations.
    • Scan the sponsor’s QR code displayed in-store.
    • Unlock an exclusive sponsor deal and enter the drawing.
    • Weekly prize drawings every Friday, Oct 31 – Jan 9, 2026.
    • Grand Prize drawing on Jan 9, 2026 (from all weekly winners).

    [vc_single_image image=”67391″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]

    View the full contest rules at:
    /2025/09/19/shop-local-win-big-contest-rules/

  • Shop Local Win Big 2025 – Southside Market

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Shop Local • Win Big!

    How It Works

    • Shop at participating sponsor locations.
    • Scan the sponsor’s QR code displayed in-store.
    • Unlock an exclusive sponsor deal and enter the drawing.
    • Weekly prize drawings every Friday, Oct 31 – Jan 9, 2026.
    • Grand Prize drawing on Jan 9, 2026 (from all weekly winners).

    [vc_single_image image=”67391″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]

    View the full contest rules at:
    /2025/09/19/shop-local-win-big-contest-rules/

  • Shop Local Win Big – Natchez Market #2

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”33659″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”59593″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center”]Shop Local • Win Big!

    How It Works

    • Shop at participating sponsor locations.
    • Scan the sponsor’s QR code displayed in-store.
    • Unlock an exclusive sponsor deal and enter the drawing.
    • Weekly prize drawings every Friday, Oct 31 – Jan 9, 2026.
    • Grand Prize drawing on Jan 9, 2026 (from all weekly winners).

    [vc_single_image image=”67391″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]

    View the full contest rules at:
    /2025/09/19/shop-local-win-big-contest-rules/

  • Shop Local Win Big Contest Rules

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”33659″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”59593″ img_size=”thumbnail” alignment=”center”]Shop Local • Win Big!

    How It Works

    • Shop at participating sponsor locations.
    • Scan the sponsor’s QR code displayed in-store.
    • Unlock an exclusive sponsor deal and enter the drawing.
    • Weekly prize drawings every Friday, Oct 31 – Jan 9, 2026.
    • Grand Prize drawing on Jan 9, 2026 (from all weekly winners).

    Shop Local Win Big – 2025–2026 Official Contest Rules

     

    1. Eligibility

    Contest is open to legal U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

    Employees of Listen Up Y’all Media, participating sponsors, their affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate family members or household members of such employees are not eligible to participate.

    Contest is void where prohibited by law.

    1. How to Enter

    No purchase necessary to enter or win.

    Between October 27, 2025, and January 9, 2026, participants may enter by scanning a QR code at a participating sponsor location.

    The QR code will direct entrants to a sponsor-specific landing page with a featured offer/discount and a digital entry form.

    Each individual may submit one entry per day per sponsor location during the contest period.

    Incomplete, inaccurate, or fraudulent entries are void.

    1. Prize Drawings

    Weekly prize drawings will take place every Friday, October 31, 2025 – January 9, 2026.

    Each weekly prize will consist of a prize donated by one of the sponsors, with a minimum retail value of $100.

    Winners of weekly prizes will also be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.

    The Grand Prize Drawing will be conducted on January 9, 2026, from the pool of all weekly winners.

    1. Prize Conditions

    All prizes are non-transferable, with no cash redemption or substitution except at sponsor’s sole discretion.

    Listen Up Y’all Media reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the stated prize is unavailable.

    Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

     

    Winners are responsible for any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, fees, and additional expenses associated with acceptance and use of the prize.

    1. Winner Notification

    Weekly winners will be announced on-air and notified by phone and/or email within 48 hours of the drawing.

    The Grand Prize winner will be announced on-air on January 9, 2026.

    Winners must claim prizes within 14 days of notification or prize may be forfeited.

    Winners may be required to provide valid photo identification and sign an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release prior to receiving prize.

    1. Publicity Release

    By participating, entrants grant Listen Up Y’all Media and participating sponsors the right to use their name, likeness, voice, and entry information for promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

    1. General Conditions

    Listen Up Y’all Media reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor impairs the integrity of the contest.

    Listen Up Y’all Media assumes no responsibility for technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctioning QR codes, lost or unavailable network connections, or incomplete electronic entries.

    Entrants agree to release and hold harmless Listen Up Y’all Media, participating sponsors, their affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any liability, claims, or damages arising out of participation or prize acceptance.

    1. Governing Law

    Contest is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

    Any disputes will be governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi.

  • Shop Local Win Big 2025 – Natchez Market #1

    [vc_single_image image=”187890″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Shop Local • Win Big!

    How It Works

    • Shop at participating sponsor locations.
    • Scan the sponsor’s QR code displayed in-store.
    • Unlock an exclusive sponsor deal and enter the drawing.
    • Weekly prize drawings every Friday, Oct 31 – Jan 9, 2026.
    • Grand Prize drawing on Jan 9, 2026 (from all weekly winners).

    [vc_single_image image=”67391″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]

    View the full contest rules at:
    /2025/09/19/shop-local-win-big-contest-rules/

  • Louisiana OMV Warns Residents of Ongoing Text Message Scam

    Louisiana OMV Warns Residents of Ongoing Text Message Scam

    Baton Rouge — The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), in cooperation with the Louisiana State Police, is alerting residents to a recurring text message scam that attempts to steal personal information and charge bogus fees.

    In this latest version of the scam, many Louisiana residents have reported receiving text messages falsely claiming that they have an “outstanding traffic ticket” and must pay a fine to avoid penalties. Authorities confirm that these messages are fraudulent and urge the public not to click any links, respond to the messages, or submit payment.

    The OMV has emphasized that it does not send text messages or emails threatening legal action for traffic or fee violations. Residents are advised to ignore and delete any suspicious messages immediately.

    To help the public avoid falling victim to this and similar scams, the OMV has issued the following safety tips:

    • Do not click on links contained in unsolicited messages from unknown sources

    • Do not respond or provide personal information via text message

    • Delete all suspicious texts and emails and report them to reportfraud.ftc.gov

    • Be cautious with any communication from unverified or anonymous senders

    • Confirm that any message was generated from a legitimate source

    • Watch for common warning signs of scams such as vague website links, poor grammar, and promises of rewards

    Louisiana residents looking to conduct legitimate OMV business are encouraged to visit the official website at www.expresslane.org.

    Authorities continue to monitor the situation and advise the public to remain vigilant. Anyone who suspects they have been targeted or victimized by a scam is encouraged to file a report with the Federal Trade Commission and local law enforcement.

  • Hood Container plans $118.9 million investment in St. Francisville paper mill

    Hood Container plans $118.9 million investment in St. Francisville paper mill

    Hood Container announced a nearly $120 million modernization project at its historic St. Francisville paper mill. The project will center around upgrading the mill’s primary paper machine to increase production capacity by 80,000 tons per year. West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard says Hood’s success is the community’s success.

    “Any time they can modernize it, you know, that’s going to help them be more efficient and make money. So if they’re making money, then that’s good for everybody. Again, we’re excited about it. We look forward to any additional jobs that it may get, you know, come with it,” Havard said.

    The mill was first opened in the late 1950s, and since taking ownership in 2015, Hood Container has invested more than $160 million in the facility. Havard says the project will help retain 295 jobs in the parish.

    “Lot of people here have worked there, and the families have been committed to working there. Hood has committed to West Feliciana over the last several years and they’ve been a great community partner,” Havard noted.

    Upgrades will begin in late 2026, and phase two of the project will be completed during the mill’s annual outage in May of 2027. The state offered the company an incentive package including an $800,000 tax credit to secure the project. Havard hopes this won’t be the last investment that comes to the area.

    “That whole area down there where they’re located is where we call our industrial area, zoned for industrial. We’re starting to see several things kind of popping up down there. We’re excited about the area and, you know, West Feliciana, we’re open for business,” Havard said.

  • Relief in Sight: Repairs to Begin on Vidalia Sinkhole

    Relief in Sight: Repairs to Begin on Vidalia Sinkhole

    VIDALIA, LA (July 21, 2025) — Mayor Buz Craft announced Monday that repairs are set to begin on the sinkhole at the intersection of Elm Street and Concordia Avenue, a problem the town has been monitoring closely since mid-April.

    Crews will begin work Tuesday, with all materials and equipment already on-hand. The town’s goal is to have the intersection reopened before school starts, pending weather and ground conditions.

    An initial attempt to begin repairs in mid-July had to be postponed due to standing water in the sinkhole and saturated soil conditions, making it unsafe and ineffective to proceed at that time. Since then, conditions are believed to have improved enough to allow work to begin.

    Investigations determined the sinkhole was likely caused by an underground stream, not a utility break, which gradually eroded the soil beneath the roadway. When culverts lost support and collapsed, stormwater was diverted, accelerating erosion and creating the large depression currently visible.

    Despite challenges like persistent groundwater and rising river stages, Mayor Craft emphasized that reopening the road safely and quickly remains a top priority.

    “It’s always been a priority,” Craft said. “We’re ready to get it done and do it right.”

    The town will continue to monitor conditions closely.

    You can view Mayor Buz Craft’s update below: