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Ohio deputies allegedly find 13.3 grams of ecstasy during traffic stop, 1 arrested
One of the passengers, Christopher Franklin, 25, claimed ownership and was arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail for two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, both third-degree felonies. Additional charges may be presented to the Noble County Grand Jury.
Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana
Tevin Turner, wanted on an outstanding warrant for armed robbery, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Independence, Louisiana, according to the Picayune Police Department. The Picayune Police Department announced Turner’s arrest in a Facebook post: “We are excited to announce that as of this morning, Tevin Turner is in custody for his outstanding […] The post Wanted Man Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Louisiana appeared first on Picayune Item.
Lynch, local Guard Unit honored by City of Gonzales
At Monday’s council meeting, Interim Mayor Ryland Percy signed two proclamations honoring Ascension Parish residents for their accomplishments and commitment to our community. The first proclamation recognized the 922nd Engineer Vertical Construction Company for their recent selection as the 2023 LTG Emerson C. Itschner Award recipient, with Lt. Storey...
WBRSO: Two arrested in Port Allen shooting that left 1 hurt
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (BPROUD) — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting in Port Allen on Tuesday, July 23. WBRSO said deputies responded around 7 p.m. Tuesday to a “shooting investigation in the Rebelle Area of Port Allen.” When they arrived at the scene, deputies found someone who had sustained a gunshot wound that was non-life-threatening, according to WBRSO.
No more neutral ground tents, cookouts for Mardi Gras
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday approved new rules, and restrictions, on what’s allowed for Mardi Gras parade-going. The city council is trying to get a handle on people treating public space before and during parades like their back yard.
Ticket info, participant list for 50 Cent’s celebrity basketball game released
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More information has been released about one of the events that’s part of 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony weekend in Shreveport. The Celebrity Basketball Game will be held Friday, Aug. 9 at StageWorks. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the game begins at 8 p.m. Celebrity participants include:
LSU Men's Golf Announces 2024-2025 Schedule
BATON ROUGE – First year LSU men’s golf head coach Jake Amos has announced an 11-tournament schedule for the 2024-25 season that he hopes will put LSU back in position for a return trip to the NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, Calif. LSU will kick off the 2024-2025 season...
Medics called after accused bank robber suffers episode in court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man who attempted to switch his plea in a federal bank robbery case suffered a medical episode while in a Baton Rouge courtroom Thursday. Chief Judge Shelly Dick and her courtroom staff jumped into action to help Jonathan Lanaute after the man fell to the floor while shackled.
These two homebuilders just purchased dozens of lots in separate developments
A pair of homebuilders recently purchased a combined 67 lots in separate residential developments, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court’s office. Alvarez Construction Co. LLC, represented by Carlos Alvarez, purchased 49 lots in the Afton Oaks townhome community from Afton Oaks Zachary...
Top staffer for Baton Rouge mayor resigns; administration declines to say why
A top East Baton Rouge mayoral aide has resigned, a spokesman for the administration said, after city leaders received emails claiming she struck another parish official with a chair. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's office won't say why Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Courtney Scott left. "The employee you are inquiring about...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
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