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No prison for Louisiana nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana businessman who sent more than 800 elderly residents from his seven nursing homes to ride out Hurricane Ida in a crowded, ill-equipped warehouse pleaded no contest to 15 criminal counts Monday and was sentenced to three years of probation. Bob Dean Jr. also must pay more than $358,000 in restitution to the […]
3 candidates running in Gonzales chief of police race
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The race for Gonzales police chief includes three people: current Chief Sherman Jackson, former Gonzales Police Officer Stephen Ussery, and former Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Robert “Bear” Williams. Mr. Williams retired in 2023 from the Ascension Parish Sheriff as a major and...
Port Allen city administrator seeks mayor's post but tax records list his residence as Plaquemine
PORT ALLEN — Port Allen City Administrator Lance Joseph has filed papers to run for mayor, but Iberville Parish tax documents show that he enjoys a tax break on property he owns in Plaquemine, 14 miles away. Residency there would make him ineligible to seek the mayor's post. State...
St. Mary police agencies report theft arrests
This week’s arrests in St. Mary included three involving charges of theft. Chief Chad M. Adams reported that over the last 48-hour period, the Morgan City Police Department responded to 109 calls for service and made these arrests:. --Clayton J. Norrell, 49, Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, was arrested at...
Baton Rouge saw strong job growth in June
The Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area added 1,300 jobs from May to June to bring its total to 426,200, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. That figure represents the most robust job growth seen by any of Louisiana’s nine MSAs last month. Shreveport saw the second-largest uptick, adding 400 jobs.
Deputies looking for suspect in Port Allen shooting
PORT ALLEN - Deputies are looking for a man suspected of shooting one person Tuesday evening. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said they are looking for 23-year-old Julius Knox Jr. of Baton Rouge for attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. Deputies said one person was shot off Rebelle...
Here's why Slidell's softball coach stepped down after two successful seasons
Slidell announced on July 23 that softball coach Darin Moore has stepped down after two seasons to pursue other teaching and coaching opportunities. “It was an extremely hard decision, especially with all the work that the girls have put in over the last two years,” Moore said. “They have eight returning starters coming back. You’ve got (Bailey) Mackles back pitching. They are going to be a really solid team. Getting the lights put up at the field was big. The locker room will be finished this fall. There are a lot of great things going on at Slidell, but at the end of the day, it just came down to family and being close to them.”
Wild hogs wreaking havoc on the highways in St. Charles Parish
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — Recent estimates indicate there are more wild hogs in Louisiana than the combined populations of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. In St. Charles Parish, the descendants of domesticated pigs are wreaking havoc on the highways. Tuesday, the SCSO released a statement saying, “Recently,...
Upcoming Back-to-School Supply Drives in Terrebonne & Lafourche
As the end of summer approaches, students and educators begin to prepare for the start of a new school year. The anticipation of reuniting with friends, meeting new teachers, and diving into new subjects creates excitement. However, school supplies can be a significant financial burden for many families. With that in mind, our communities have come together to organize school supply drives, gathering essential items to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed. These drives provide much-needed resources and foster a sense of unity and support within the local community.
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