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Ramsey’s hot streak continues with Junior Amateur Championship win
No matter where he’s teed off in the state of Louisiana this summer, youngster Grey Ramsey has proven he can take on any course in any condition. And now, he can add Junior Amateur Champion (12-13 year-old division) and an automatic spot on the Louisiana team at the 2024 Junior River Cup to be held in September following his win last week LGA Junior Amateur Championship at the Mallard Golf Club in Lake Charles, La.
New Sonny’s BBQ restaurant now open in Gonzales, serves beef, ribs, pork and more
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) – A new barbecue restaurant softly opened in Gonzales this week. Sonny’s BBQ opened at 781 W. Louisiana 30 on Monday, July 15. The restaurant announced on social media that it would be serving in-person guests and would not be taking orders over the phone or online at this time.
New Orleans Police Department searching for 3 persons of interest in Bywater homicide
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is searching for three persons of interest in connection with a homicide in Bywater last Wednesday morning. NOPD says Jasmine Hiatt, 23, Nicole Galvis, 34, and Trey Thompson, 31, are all person of interest in the case and are needed for questioning.
More indictments handed down in bizarre Marrero shooting with rival robbery schemes
A Jefferson Parish grand jury has handed down more indictments for three men accused in the unusual death of a Waggaman man, who authorities say was shot when the men he had planned to rob tried to rob him, as well. Tommy Encalade, 25, of Jean Lafitte, Marlon Borras, 21,...
NOLA Back 2 School Fest Presented by Shell July 27
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – NOLA Back 2 School Fest provides thousands of school children in grades K-6 from throughout the New Orleans area with a backpack filled with essential school supplies – tools children need to learn and achieve academic success in the upcoming school year. Students must be pre-registered to receive the FREE school supplies and backpack.
Driver in head-on Berwick crash accused of impairment
Berwick police reported the arrest of a man on an impaired driving charge after Thursday’s head-on crash that sent two people to area hospitals. St. Mary deputies reported recent arrests on charges that include theft, domestic abuse, assault with a firearm and cyberstalking. Morgan City police arrested a Berwick...
Morgan City police radio logs for June 11-15
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. 5:44 a.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Animal complaint. 8:10 a.m. 200 block of Arkansas Street; Narcotics. 8:48 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Disturbance.
Two people arrested on drug charges after traffic stop near Belle Rose
BELLE ROSE— An Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputy arrested two people for multiple drug charges after observing one of the suspects dump a container of drugs during a traffic stop in Belle Rose. The deputy stopped Jeremine K. Paul, 34, and Lajoya Tasheria Hearvey, 32, late Friday night on La....
Bogalusa mayor appoints first black police chief in city's 110-year history
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - Bogalusa mayor Tryin Truong announced Monday (July 15) morning that he’s appointed a new chief to lead the city’s police force. Truong said he’s tapped formerly retired Bogalusa officer James “Smitty” Smith to take over the department. Smith will be the...
How three Louisianans wound up playing baseball in Saskatoon; Baton Rouge filmmakers debut musical drama at PBS Short Films Festival
July 15, marks the start of the PBS Short Film Festival. The festival is designed to increase the visibility of independent films, and for the 11th straight year in a row, a film nominated by Louisiana Public Broadcasting has made the list. This year's film, The Ballad of Rose Mae, is a musical drama by Baton Rouge filmmakers Gray Fagan and Bailey Wax. They join us now for more on their filmmaking journey and partnership that began in a high school acting class.
Food Network’s ‘The Great Food Truck Race’ Comes To Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Food Network came to Southwest Louisiana to film an episode of its popular reality show, 'The Great Food Truck Race,' featuring star chef and host Tyler Florence. This cooking competition, which started in 2010, comprised of six to nine teams to test their staying power in the challenging food truck industry.
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