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Local law enforcement worked extra hard over this record-breaking Fourth of July
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - According to AAA, 71 million people were expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend. This is a record-breaking number, and officials say this could be the new trend for other major holidays. This is something they say you should be prepared for. “The summer...
Three arrested in months-long investigation of Roxicodone drug distribution in Mississippi
Three people have been arrested for distributing large amounts of drugs after a months-long investigation by a Mississippi Special Operations Group. The Natchez Democrat reports that Agents with the Adams County Special Operations Group seized nine vehicles and thousands of dollars in cash, as well as narcotics with a street value of approximately $20,000.
LSP: 17-year-old dies after crash in Pointe Coupee Parish
OSCAR, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a 17-year-old dead on Friday morning, July 5. Officials identified the victim as Rayshon M. Franklin Jr., 17, of St. Francisville. The crash reportedly happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. on LA 78, west of LA...
Letter to the Editor: Empowering Citizens to Increase Public Safety
As we face the harsh reality that crime is a serious problem in Louisiana, with three of our cities ranking among the nation’s most dangerous, the need for decisive action has never been more pressing. Governor Jeff Landry, standing firm on law and order, rightly identified crime as a critical issue demanding immediate action.
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