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Morgan City police radio logs for July 23-24
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605. 7:03 a.m. 1600 block of Elm Street; Animal complaint. 7:48 a.m. 1000 block of Florence Street; Hang up call. 9:13 a.m. 300 block of First...
Rape Aggression Defense Course Scheduled for August in Larose
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on August 27-29, 2024, at the Larose-Cut Off Middle School, located at 13356 West Main Street in Larose. This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class...
Chalmette High School principal will remain on medical leave for start of school year
A beloved longtime Chalmette High School principal will remain on medical leave for the start of the school year after he was seriously injured in an attack last month. Wayne Warner will remain on medical leave after he suffered significant injuries in an attack while trying to assist a man in a wheelchair.
Himbola residents trapped in housing of last resort
If it’s raining outside, it’s raining inside many Himbola Manor apartments. If it’s cold outside, it’s cold in the apartments. And in Louisiana’s sweltering heat, the complex is, according to residents, uninhabitable. “It’s no different than living outside,” says Joy Johnson, a resident of Himbola...
Suspect arrested after 7th Ward shooting that left man dead in home, New Orleans police say
A suspect was arrested Monday in connection with a 7th Ward shooting last week that left a 50-year-old man dead in a home, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Alton Whittey, 32, was booked on one count of second-degree murder, according to online jail records. The shooting was reported...
See relationship timeline for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Jeffrey Vappie, trips, love notes, more
Below is a timeline of what is known about the alleged romantic relationship between Mayor LaToya Cantrell and former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie based on documents, news reports and the recent federal indictment charging Vappie. 2021. May 23: Vappie joins the mayor's security detail. June 2: The feds...
A Lafayette company has celebrity clients, legendary singers and prominent actors. Meet the owner
Now that his company owns the largest manufacturer of luxury doors and windows in the U.S., Jude David is finding out just how fancy some people will go in their homes. Stately Doors & Windows' customer list reads like TMZ headlines: Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Jerry Seinfeld, Alec Baldwin, Tony Romo and Diddy. There was the job at Calvin Klein’s home in The Hamptons that involved doors that are fully automated, opening and closing on command, often sinking into the basement.
Saints took the cautious approach with Ryan Ramczyk's surgery
The Ryan Ramczyk injury and surgery saga has been a difficult one to watch unfold, as he will be missing the season after being placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list. However, there are still small glimmers of hope coming out of the New Orleans Saints front office and coaching staff, which could be a positive sign moving into next season.
Breaux Bridge men caught allegedly stealing crawfish in Lafayette Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited five Breaux Bridge men for alleged crawfish violations on July 10 and 14 in Lafayette Parish. Agents cited Hunter Herrington, 26, Damien Courville, 35, Skylar Robichaux, 34, Jessie Reece, 25, and a juvenile for theft of crawfish. Agents obtained video...
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