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Busy or not, all Louisiana judges will get a pay hike — maybe permanently
You can’t help but marvel at the political power Louisiana judges wield when you consider their latest pay increase. They’ll get that money up front in one lump sum rather than after their work is done. This means judges could accept the bonus — ranging from $14,000 for district court judges to $17,000 for appellate […] The post Busy or not, all Louisiana judges will get a pay hike — maybe permanently appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
A Minnesota teenager is knocking on doors in northwest Louisiana
A teenage boy from Minnesota might be knocking on your door soon, but don’t worry, he’s just there to offer you some education. Joe Healy, also known as "The Education Man," is a recent high school graduate, who, along with his older brother, has been placed with a host family in Bossier City and he’s driving around surrounding areas in his gold Buick La Sabre to sell educational books by Southwestern Advantage.
Mississippi students’ chronic absenteeism outpaces border states
JACKSON — A new report shows Mississippi’s K-12 chronic absenteeism rate has surged at a much faster rate than border states. Similarly, Adams County had over 10 percent more students marked chronically absent than neighboring Concordia Parish, Louisiana in the same reporting year. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10 percent or more of the […] The post Mississippi students’ chronic absenteeism outpaces border states appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
New ACSO deputy offers comfort and kisses
NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy, and he’s only 7 years old and will lick your face if you let him. The new deputy’s name is Benjie. He’s a Golden Doodle and is thought to be the first therapy dog to be included in a K-9 unit in Mississippi. His […] The post New ACSO deputy offers comfort and kisses appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Louisiana GOP officials criticize New Orleans’ stance on open carry law
(The Center Square) – The New Orleans Police Department designated its district station in the French Quarter as a school this week to work around the state’s open-carry law with a gun-free zone and state officials are blasting the move. The new law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry...
'Now is the time to prepare' | Beryl expected to bring flooding and gusty winds to Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — As Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico and heavy rain chances increase in Arkansas, Angie Springs with the American Red Cross said it's best to start preparing now. "Now is the time to prepare," she said. "Make sure that you have...
LSU 5-star CB target DJ Pickett has a “Final 3” ahead of decision
With a decision date set for July, three teams are battling for 5-star+ cornerback DJ Pickett. Here's what he said about each program. The post LSU 5-star CB target DJ Pickett has a “Final 3” ahead of decision appeared first on On3.
NFL Players from West Monroe HS (West Monroe, LA)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from West Monroe High School in West Monroe, LA. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. Barkevious Mingo OLB CLE,NWE,IND,SEA,HOU,CHI 2013 2020. Paul Turner WR PHI 2016 2016. Bradie James LB DAL,HOU 2003 2012. Shawn...
Ruston resident killed in single-vehicle crash
On Sunday, July 07, 2024, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 33 near Pylant Road. The crash claimed the life of 20-year-old Owen Robinson of Ruston. The initial investigation revealed that a 2016 Ford F-150, driven by...
Louisiana State Police investigating East Carroll Parish homicide involving three teens
LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, July 7, 2024, around 2 AM, Louisiana State Police/CID/Detectives-Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) were requested by the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office (ECPSO) to investigate a homicide that occurred near Charles D Jones Boulevard. The investigation revealed that 19-year-old Earineca Brown had been shot and later died at […]
Names drawn of those subject to serve on July 22nd Petit Jury
The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office has announced that names have been drawn as persons subject to service as Petit Jurors for the session of Petit Court of the 2nd Judicial District Court in Jonesboro beginning at 9:30 am on Monday, July 22, 2024. Individuals listed should receive an...
UPDATE: Beryl weakening, but its rainbands will linger
The first hurricane of the season, Hurricane Beryl, made landfall at 4 a.m Monday morning near Matagorda, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. “Now that it’s moving inland, it’s beginning to weaken,” said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “Winds are now down to 75 mph. It […]
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