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Covington Man Charged After Alleged Facebook Catfishing Scheme Leads to Armed Robbery
A Covington man's quest for romance turned into a harrowing tale of deception and robbery, as detailed by local authorities. On the evening of July 4, an individual was lured to the Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street for what he believed would be a date with a woman he met on Facebook named "Ariel." However, upon his arrival, he was confronted by a male assailant, identified by police as 27-year-old Demarieo Howard, who demanded money at gunpoint.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies for $140 million dollar Highschool construction projects announced
ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish School Board announced the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremonies for three high school construction projects. The events are scheduled for East Ascension High School, Prairieville High School, and Donaldsonville High School on July 12, July 18, and August 6, 2024. The construction projects...
St. Jude Horseshoe Tournament Fundraiser
St. Jude’s Summer Horseshoe Tournament Fundraiser. First place, Tim Gilmore (tournament champion), Bayou Vista, 6 wins-1 loss, 60.8 ringer percentage; second place, Julius Lovell, Bayou L’Ourse, 5-2, 37.1; and Third place, Clyde Landry, Pierre Part, 5-2, 42.1. Class B. First, Travis Bourdier, Patterson, 4-1, 34.0; second, Mack Thibodeaux,...
Slidell man sentenced to 92 months for drug and weapons violations
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on July 11, 2024, JAMILE ROBINSON (“ROBINSON”), age 32, a resident of St. Tammany Parish, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon to 92 months of imprisonment, 3 years of supervised release, and a $200 mandatory special assessment fee on two-counts of the indictment pending against him.
Louisiana man arrested after deputies found over three pounds of marijuana
NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) – A Louisiana man was arrested in connection with a vehicle and foot chase that took place on U.S. 90 last year. Colby Tyrese Nicholas, 24, of Patterson was charged with aggravated flight from an officer, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, speeding, failure to drive on the right side of roadway, resisting an officer, driving under a suspended driver’s license, fugitive warrant – St. Mary Parish and detainer for probation violations.
New Orleans SWAT team arrests man who barricaded himself inside Hoffman Triangle home
New Orleans police and U.S. Marshalls task force officers took a man suspected of several violent crimes into custody Tuesday after he barricaded himself for hours inside a home in Hoffman Triangle, police said. Philip Jenkins, 40, surrendered Tuesday afternoon following a standoff that lasted nearly nine hours, according to...
Mandeville Middle School renamed in honor of Gayle Sloan
Mandeville Middle School was Gayle Sloan’s baby — that’s what speaker after speaker recalled on July 11 as former colleagues, students, parents and family members gathered in the school’s cafetorium to remember and honor the former St. Tammany school system superintendent, who died in 2023. Now...
The Pittsburgh Steelers Will Trade Justin Fields to the New Orleans Saints
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Justin Fields becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded again, it will be to the New Orleans Saints. The Saints...
Fox 8 Defenders: Lakeview neighbors face new problems after blighted house demolished
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Lakeview residents who fought since Hurricane Katrina to have a blighted house torn down are now facing new issues with the property. With the house at 5700 Vicksburg St. now gone, neighbors are concerned about overgrown grass and potential safety hazards. “The grass is taller than...
This million dollar, spa-style mansion is for sale in Acadiana. Take a peek inside.
There's no shortage of lovely homes along West Bayou Parkway. But just off the parkway, at 155 Shannon Road in Greenbriar Estates, sits one of the most elegant homes on the market in Lafayette. Listed for for $3.7 million the home is in a gated community and features four bedroom,...
Date set for Capital One Tower implosion
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Capital One Tower is set to implode on the morning of Sept. 7, 2024. City of Lake Charles officials provided an update Tuesday afternoon on the demolition of the city’s tallest building, which has sat vacant since being badly damaged by Hurricane Laura.
New York Knicks center helps Chalmette High coach rebound from devastating loss
CHALMETTE, La. (WVUE) - There are moments in life when everybody needs help. For Butch Stockton, the longtime basketball coach at Chalmette High School, one of those moments was in the fall of 2023. Dawn Stockton, his wife of 31 years, had just passed away from cancer. Mitchell Robinson, the...
Another Louisiana pastor jailed on a theft charge
Another southwest Louisiana pastor has been jailed on a theft charge. This time it happened in Calcasieu Parish. KPLC 7 News is reporting that Derek D. Bellard, of Stay the Course of Louisiana Full Gospel Ministries in Lake Charles, took on a job last year to make repairs at a woman’s home. However, the woman filed a complaint in March stating that she paid Bellard over $100,000.00 for labor and materials. The woman contended that Bellard started the job, but never finished it and never reimbursed her.
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