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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...
Seven People Charged in Narcotics Investigation in Thibodaux
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced seven people have been charged after narcotics agents found drugs at two Thibodaux residences. All face drug-related charges. Narcotics agents recently began investigating illegal narcotics activity on North Hidalgo Lane in Thibodaux after receiving intelligence about residences on the street. Agents identified two residences in the 1800 block that were believed to be involved with drug activity. Through investigation, they learned some of the individuals involved were either on probation or parole.
Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted again on gun charges; he says he's on vacation
Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted again on gun charges, court records show. Earlier this month, a judge dismissed a gun charge against Hatch, who previously performed under the names "Lil Boosie" and "Boosie Badazz." Hatch was charged in San Diego with being a felon in possession...
Poke Nation July 24, 2024 - Season 4 Premiere
It's year 4 of our sports duo bringing us the latest from McNeese State University Athletics! Join us each week as we hang out with McNeese Athletic Director, Heath Schroyer, and local sportswriter, Jim Gazzolo. You can watch new episodes of Poke Nation Wednesdays at 10:00 PM on CBS Lake Charles.
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...
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?
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses, and one use approved by the FDA is to take the pills to induce an abortion at […]
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