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Louisiana becomes latest state to allow concealed carry without a permit
Gun owners in Louisiana can start enjoying additional freedoms on Independence Day, thanks to a new law allowing them to conceal carry without a permit. The new law applies to all state residents who are at least 18 years old and do not have any restrictions preventing them from owning a gun due to previous […]
Inconvenienced Louisiana fliers could get millions in refunds under new DOT rules
New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation require airlines to give passengers a cash refund when a flight is significantly delayed or canceled. That means some significant cash could be returned to inconvenienced fliers in Louisiana. Last year, had the new DOT rules been in effect, airlines would have...
SWLA NICU babies celebrate Fourth of July
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Some of Southwest Louisiana’s smallest residents are celebrating their first Independence Day in style. CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital shared adorable photos of their neonatal intensive care unit patients dressed in red, white and blue in time for the Fourth of July. For a...
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation, saying they face “substantial risk of injury or death.” The state immediately appealed the decision. U.S. District Judge...
Abita Springs man sentenced to 40 years in prison on manslaughter
COVINGTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on July 1, 2024, 26-year-old Dain McCann of Abita Springs pled guilty to manslaughter and obstruction of justice. Following his guilty plea, he was sentenced by District Judge John Keller to 40 years in prison on each count with both sentences running concurrent with each other. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Tiffany Dover.
Angie man faces mandatory life sentence in violent crime spree in Washington Parish
FRANKLINTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on June 28, 2024, a Washington Parish jury deliberated for 27 minutes before returning a series of guilty verdicts against 21-year-old Andrew Pernell of Angie relating to his violent crime spree in 2021. Pernell was convicted of Second degree murder, Attempted second degree murder, Conspiracy to commit second degree murder and Assault by drive-by shooting. Assistant District Attorneys Tiffany Dover and Elizabeth Authement meticulously pieced together the compelling evidence during the trial, over which Judge Ellen Creel presided. The Bogalusa Police Department and the Louisiana State Police jointly investigated these crimes. Lt. Casey Hidalgo headed the investigation for Bogalusa PD and Investigator Stefan Montgomery spearheaded LSP’s investigative efforts.
23-year-old shot and killed his grandparents and confessed on video, Louisiana sheriff says
A man and woman were shot and killed Wednesday in the small Washington Parish town of Mount Hermon. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, the couple’s grandson confessed to shooting them. WPSO dispatchers got the call Wednesday afternoon. The caller told them their next-door neighbor, 23-year-old Colby...
Berzon Named LSWA Pitcher of the Year, Six Tigers Receive LSWA All-Louisiana Honors
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU softball had six athletes recognized on the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana College Softball Team, headlined by pitcher Sydney Berzon, who was named LSWA 2024 Pitcher of the Year and secured her second consecutive first-team selection. Berzon – a two-time NFCA All-American...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
FBI Operation in New Orleans Leads to 154 Arrests in Major Crime Crackdown
In a sweeping operation that has rocked the streets of New Orleans, the FBI has announced a staggering 154 arrests under the banner of Operation Clean House. This extensive operation by law enforcement targeted numerous individuals linked to various criminal activities. According to several sources, many of these individuals were involved in drug trafficking, gang violence, and other serious offenses.
Landry Appoints Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Port of New Orleans and President of Board of Medical Examiners
BATON ROUGE, LA (July 2, 2024) – Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Joseph F. Toomy as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and Roderick Clark as the President of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. “I am proud to...
2024 'Feed the Multitudes' serves up 35th Fourth of July celebration
METAIRIE, La. — Feed the Multitudes is an annual event in Metairie that aims to give back to the community on July 4th. For 35 years the event has given back to the community. Victory Church Pastor Frank Bailey said, "It started when we were in trouble as a...
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