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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.
AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana’s vulnerable coast.
VIOLET, La. (AP) — A volunteer-heavy effort to restore some of Louisiana’s eroding coast with recycled oyster shells was part of the scenic backdrop Wednesday for a visit from the head of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that deploys volunteers to serve communities around the nation. Michael Smith, the...
Central High School’s Brandon LaGroue Is Finalist for Lousisiana Principal of the Year
The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists. One of the finalists is Central’s own Brandon LaGrue, principal at Central High School. LaGrue is one of nine outstanding principals from across the state who made the finals. The winner will be...
Baton Rouge man catches huge cubera snapper in “Jurassic Park”
When Matt Leerkes of Baton Rouge wants to do battle with a big “dinosaur” – his joking term for a big bottomfish – he gets Joey Maciasz to take him to “Jurassic Park.”. So it was no surprise last weekend when Leerkes hooked up and...
Meet the Trashformer: McNeese students build trash-grabbing robot
Litter management has a new champion in Calcasieu Parish. The new TrashFormer robot, designed and built by McNeese students, was unveiled Thursday at McNeese. The robot, which began as an ordinary trash can, is able to transform itself into a litter-fighting machine whose arms are able to grip and dispose of litter such as water […]
1 Lafayette Officer Dead, 3 Injured in Hostage Situation in Jeanerette, Louisiana – Suspect Identified
JEANERETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Police Department has confirmed one of their own was killed in the line of duty in Jeanerette, Louisiana on Thursday. According to a statement released by LPD Sgt. Matthew Benoit, two of the officers injured were struck by bullets. Two others were struck by bullet fragments. Of the four who were injured, one fell in the line of duty.
Louisiana woman kicked out of Baton Rouge restaurant because of controversial dress code
On Tuesday, Facebook user Miney M Mac posted a series of videos from Stab's Prime Steak and Seafood in Baton Rouge, where she was turned away because of a new dress code policy. The user also goes by the name, Y'Mine McClanahan. According to her post, she was asked to...
Woman says she was on drugs when she killed 4-year-old, left 1-year-old alive in ditch
LAKE CHARLES, La. (TCN) -- A 25-year-old woman charged with allegedly killing her 4-year-old son and leaving her 1-year-old son alive in a ditch said she did it because she was "under the influence of drugs." On Monday, July 8, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies went to the Vinton Welcome...
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