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Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers arrested in Louisiana
A Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle was arrested in Louisiana. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Brookhaven teen was one of three suspects arrested. According to a press release, the teen is believed to be the driver. Shawn Ratcliff, 18,...
Recall Expands For Popular Deli Meat Sold in Louisiana and Texas
Inspectors discovered 'heavy discolored meat buildup, meat overspray on walls, and large pieces of meat on the floor' of the plant. According to the documentation provided, there were 69 recorded instances of 'noncompliance' with federal guidelines this year. Continue reading…
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker of the...
FLOOD WATCH for Capital Area through Saturday evening
Moisture content will stay high all weekend long. This will lead to numerous showers Saturday, and scattered showers Sunday. A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Baton Rouge and areas to the south and east through Saturday Evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of small creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Monitor the forecast and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Louisiana election integrity focuses on absentee ballot issues
(The Center Square) — The November 2023 general election for the office of Sheriff of Caddo Parish, Louisiana was remarkable, and not just because there were 43,241 votes cast and the election was determined by a single vote. In the aftermath of the legal battle that ensued over the one-vote victory, a court case gave a rare insight into the problems with election integrity including absentee mail-in ballots. The lawsuit...
Lawsuit seeks to stop federal rule on oil, gas exploration
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit is challenging a federal rule that three states and trade organizations say could hamper oil and gas exploration and production for small, independent operators on the outer continental shelf. The rule could result in billions in compliance costs for the operators, according to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit also says the rule will destroy 36,000 jobs, take away $10 billion in gross domestic product and...
High school students in Louisiana now required to take financial literacy course
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana is among the least financially literate states, but lawmakers are hoping to change that with education. A new law requires all high school students in Louisiana to take a financial literacy course. Dr. Patrick Scott, Director of the Center for Economic Research at Louisiana Tech University, says the majority of adults in Louisiana don’t have a college degree, so making it available for teenagers is crucial.
Gov. Landry nominates longtime parole manager to run Louisiana’s prison system
Gov. Jeff Landry has picked a longtime acquaintance with nearly 30 years of experience working in probation and parole services to run the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, which includes the state prison system. Gary Westcott grew up in the same neighborhood as the governor and graduated from St. Martinville High School a few […]
Caddo Correctional Center Booking Photos August 24th-30th
The following photos are those who were booked in to Caddo Correctional Center through the dates of August 24th-30th. By the time this article is visible, some of those pictured may have been released. Some of those pictured have yet to stand trial and are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Shreveport preps for Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day celebration
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Shreveport is gearing up for its 13th Annual Blues & Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day Festival, set to take place on September 1, 2024, at Festival Plaza. This year’s event, entitled “The Return of the King,” promises an unforgettable evening of live performances, featuring headliner King George alongside a stellar lineup, including Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers, Marcellus The Singer, Donnie Ray, S Dott, CaptainJack, and more.
Health Matters Mental Health Edition: Methamphetamine Addiction, a LARC Clinical Trial Looks at a Potential Treatment
Thu., August 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. On this Health Matters Mental Health Edition, host Jenny Gregorio will be joined by Dr. Shawn McNeil, Kevin Murnane, PhD, and PhD candidate Frances Vest to talk about addiction to methamphetamines, its prevalence, and a new clinical trial here at LSU Health Shreveport which will look at psilocybin as a possible treatment. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.
Monroe detective gives more details about domestic dispute near local bowling alley
UPDATE: Detective James Schmitz with the Monroe Police Department informed KTVE/KARD that the individuals involved in the incident are believed to be Kansas residents who know each other. According to Detective Schmitz, the altercation began inside the vehicle out of town. It continued and reached the location near Bayou Bowl, where it escalated to outside […]
Shreveport lawmaker fought ethics board for years before authoring new ethics laws
Freshman state legislators typically promise to bring back more money to their districts or to pursue broader policy. But the very first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, authored during his first regular session in the Louisiana Legislature had an unusual target for a new lawmaker: Louisiana’s Board of Ethics. Jackson’s first bill reduces how […]
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