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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...
Gregory Taylor, Independent candidate for EBR Mayor-President race, drops out
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Gregory Taylor, one of three Independent candidates that qualified to run for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, announced he has dropped out of the race. Taylor, a heavy equipment mechanic, released a statement announcing his withdrawal and endorsement of Democratic candidate “Ted” James....
New EBR schools superintendent LaMont Cole outlines priorities for district
BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge School Board introduced newly selected superintendent Lamont Cole and new deputy superintendent Adam Smith during a news conference on Thursday. Cole was unanimously selected at a board meeting on Wednesday night, while Smith was approved with only Nathan Rust voting against him.
CRIME STOPPERS: Answers sought in 1986 unsolved homicide
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Authorities are searching for answers from the public in the 1986 death of a man. According to officials, the body of Jonathan Georgetown was found inside a burnt 1977 Mercury Montego on Rosedale Road in West Baton Rouge Parish almost 38 years ago. Officials say...
Denham Springs man arrested following Concordia Parish cyber crime investigation
VIDALIA, La. (KNOE) - A Denham Springs man has been arrested after the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit launched an investigation into his online activities. On June 17, the CPSO Cyber Crime Unit began investigating 22-year-old Tyler Emile Woodrow after he started communicating online with who he...
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...
Classic Showdown: Notre Dame Triumphs 3-0 over LSU in 1970 Game
Focusing on the Notre Dame vs. LSU matchup in 1970, the game was marked by intense competition and strong emotions, showcased the essence of college football during that era, with both teams fighting for a Cotton Bowl spot. LSU's defensive effort limited Notre Dame to 78 rushing yards and less...
Joe Burrow reveals reason he changed his hairstyle
When Cincinnati Bengals players arrived for training camp this week, everyone was stunned to see Joe Burrow. The former LSU star quarterback showed up with a completely different hairstyle, opting for a bleached buzz-cut look. The new style certainly caught the attention of NFL fans and even prompted a response from WWE star Cody Rhodes, who many compared to Burrow. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he revealed the simple reason for making the change. “I got bored,” Burrow said. “That’s about it.” Burrow also added that it was part of a bet with defensive tackle BJ Hill, who promised he would follow suit...
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