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Report: Votes sought at taxpayers’ expense, say Foxx, Cassidy
(The Center Square) – Only 40% of student loan borrowers make payments, and congressional committee leaders from North Carolina and Louisiana said Wednesday the federal report confirms the White House’s efforts to win votes at taxpayers’ expense. U.S. Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Sen. Dr. Bill Cassidy, R-La., requested the Government Accountability Office analysis because they believed the Biden administration “has repeatedly failed to communicate to borrowers on how to transition to repayment,” a release says. Payments resumed in October 2023 after a 3½-year pause...
Drug and property crime account for many recent arrests
St. Mary law enforcement agencies reported five drug-related arrests and five on property crimes charges this week. Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 91 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:. --Georgianna Jacqulin Sweetser, 56, Seventh Street,...
Talk trash by calling Louisiana's new litter hotline
Law enforcement says that if you see something, you should say something. And now in Louisiana, if you see someone tossing trash outside a bin, officials want you to call it in. Why it matters: Bad puns aside, Louisiana officials are looking to crack down on litter with a new...
USS Kidd Dry-Docked In Houma For Repairs And Restoration
A famous destroyer from World War II is now in dry dock in Houma for an $11 million restoration. The USS Kidd is at Thoma-Sea Marine to undergo its first major overhaul since 1962. The 500-foot Fletcher-class destroyer saw action in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The ship has...
Baton Rouge's Metro Council is changing: See new leader, newest member
A new District 7 representative on the Baton Rouge Metro Council has been selected, as well as a new mayor-president pro tempore. With the departure of former District 7 council member and Mayor-President Pro Tempore LaMont Cole, the council selected District 1 council member Brandon Noel, a Republican, to preside over the body.
Arguments begin in retrial of accused shooter in Baton Rouge drive-by killing
Seconds after Clarence Augustus was struck by bullets outside his Baton Rouge apartment in a December 2020 drive-by shooting, he pulled his car into a driveway and told his mother and sister to follow him to Baton Rouge General. Augustus, 36, quickly peeled away, but crashed the vehicle into a...
Portion of La. 621 in Gonzales shut down after truck drove into utility pole
GONZALES — La. 621 at Mimosa Lane was closed in Gonzales after a truck drove into a utility pole on Wednesday. The truck crash only involved one vehicle and only minor injuries were reported, Ascension Parish deputies said. Drivers can expect delays traveling in the area. Residents may also...
Bystander injured after pair of drive-by shootings on, near Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE — A pair of drive-by shootings on and near Airline Highway left one person with minor injuries, Baton Rouge Police said. The first shooting took place around 3:03 p.m. on Tuesday on North Foster Drive near Airline Highway. Police said a blue sedan was shot multiple times. According to witnesses, people in another car shot at the blue sedan. No one was injured, police said.
Houma school resource officer helps mother in need during car line
HOUMA, La. — A Houma school resource officer went above and beyond for a mother in need during carline at a school this week. PFC Jeff McElroy was at Acadian Elementary School when a student's mother got a flat tire during a car line. McElroy quickly changed her tire,...
Two arrested in major Houma drug bust following three-month investigation
On August 13, 2024, the Houma Police Department Narcotics Division with the assistance of the Houma Police Department SWAT team, Homeland Security Investigations, Louisiana State Police Investigaitons and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Department concluded a three-month-long investigation into the illegal narcotics sales at the address of 112 Samuel Street. During...
Baton Rouge police arrest two men, seize money, guns and drugs including fentanyl during traffic stop
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A traffic stop in Baton Rouge ended with the arrest of two men and the seizure of guns, drugs and money on Monday, Aug. 12. Jermaine Harris, 43, of Baton Rouge was charged with two counts of manufacture, distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule I, five counts of manufacture, distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule II, two counts of manufacture, distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule III, two counts of manufacture, distribution or possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV, illegal carrying of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Burger King employee accused of photographing drive-thru customer’s bank card
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A fast food employee is facing charges after being caught allegedly taking photos of drive-thru customers’ bank cards. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers arrested Rachel Henderson, 47, of Baton Rouge, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, and charged her with access device fraud, identity theft, and anti-skimming act.
Cut Off Man Charged with First Degree Rape
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Cut Off man who’s been charged with rape. Kevin Gisclair, 21, was taken into custody on Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. At around 10:45 p.m. on August 12, 2024, officers of the Golden Meadow Police...
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