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Louisiana Police Share Tips On How To Spot Fake ‘Missing’ and ‘Found’ Posts
Acadiana sees its fair share of missing children, found pets, and even found elderly persons posts on social media. Even if you have not personally lost a pet or family member, it's easy to imagine how stressful and heartbreaking it must be not to know if they are safe or if they are in harm's way.
Louisiana congressional candidates have secured these key endorsements for Nov. 5 election
Louisiana voters will elect all six members of their U.S. House of Representatives delegation this year beginning with the Nov. 5 primary election. The congressional ballots were set following qualifying in July with the campaigns in full force moving forward. Following are key endorsements the candidates have landed as their campaigns begin to heat...
Psychedelic therapy for PTSD treatment is rejected by FDA, Louisiana patient still has hope
In 1999, Lori Tipton’s brother overdosed and died while he was visiting her at Tulane in New Orleans. In 2005, Tipton’s mother murdered two women and killed herself. Tipton found the bodies. One month later, Hurricane Katrina rattled the coast and displaced Tipton from her home. In 2006,...
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...
Louisiana Woman Shines Laser Pointers at Aircraft, Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Shreveport woman is in serious trouble after shining laser pointers at two aircraft, which is a major federal crime. April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, entered a guilty plea in federal court to multiple charges and faces up to 5 years in prison and up to a quarter million dollars in fines.
Bossier Federal Credit Union makes contribution to operation blessing
BENTON, La. - Bossier Sheriff’s Office Food Pantry received a donation of canned and packaged food items from the team at Bossier Federal Credit Union. This marks the third year that the Credit Union has supported Operation Blessing with such a contribution. The effort was driven by 71 Bossier Federal Credit Union employees, who were divided into six teams for a friendly competition to collect the most food donations.
Driver killed in Caiborne Parish single-vehicle crash
SUMMERFIELD, La. -- An Arkansas woman was killed Monday night in a single-vehicle crash in Claiborne Parish. Troopers said the crash claimed the life of Martha Musticchi, 72, of Little Rock, Ark. It happened around 8:25 p.m. on state Highway 9 near Corney Lake Road. The preliminary investigation indicates Musticchi...
Shreveport Police Arrest Man With Knife at Humor & Harmony
During the "Humor & Harmony" event, on August the 10th, around 8 p.m. Shreveport Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard in response to reports of a possible homeless man armed with a knife. Witnesses reported that the man had threatened individuals attempting to enter the event area of the Municipal Auditorium grounds.
Shreveport Police Arrest 2 But Seek Another in Murder Case
SHREVEPORT, LA Shreveport Police Detectives Arrest Two and Actively Search for One in July Homicide. Following the ongoing investigation into the July 17th homicide on Kennedy Street, Shreveport Police Department Violent Crimes detectives have made significant progress. On August 14th detectives arrested 22-year-old Lejerrion Lee on charges of second-degree murder,...
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