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Lafourche Parish deputies arrest three people in connection with June shooting
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — Three people were arrested in connection with a June 2024 shooting in Thibodaux. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office arrested David Bonds, 35, and Ronald Vallejo, 33, for the attempted murder of Floyd Gage, 45. Deputies learned Vallejo and Gage had an argument near Gage's residence...
Slidell Police officers save life during traffic stop
Earlier this week, Slidell Police officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing it had several equipment violations and that it was driving in a manner consistent with impairment. As officers spoke to the vehicle's operator, it was immediately evident that the operator was impaired. During the initial stages of the investigation, it appeared that the driver of the vehicle was the only occupant - that was until officers located a male subject "slumped over" in the rear seat, barely clinging to life.
The Legacy Grows: Generations of the Louviere Family Receive American Legion Medal Award
There were five, now there are six. When 2024 South Lafourche High School graduate, Evan Louviere, received the American Legion Medal at the recent commencement, the Louviere family's proud tradition continued. This prestigious award, established by the American Legion in 1921, aims to instill character and perpetuate the ideals of Americanism among youth. It is the highest honor awarded to American youth by the American Legion.
Audit finds numerous issues with previous administration in Bogalusa
(The Center Square) – A recent audit uncovered widespread misuse of taxpayer funds by officials in a Lousiana city. Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack's office found Bogalusa improperly paid more than $468,000 in bonuses from American Rescue Plan funds; didn't adopt budgets in fiscal years 2023 and 2024; violated the city's charter with hiring and procurement practices; and donated taxpayer funds to five organizations without proper documentation. The audit also flagged...
Unsettled pattern continues for a while
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — We have a break in the rain Friday evening and most of us will see that continue through the night. There will be a band of rain and storms that make their way towards I-55 from the west but then begin to fade out. Look for a few showers by early in the morning, with more widespread activity offshore.
NFC Team Acquires Saints Superstar CB Marshon Lattimore In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Make Them Serious Playoff Contenders
A blockbuster trade proposal has the New Orleans Saints sending Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore to an NFC rival in a move that would shake up the postseason race for 2024. There aren’t any indicators that the Saints want to trade Marshon Lattimore, but there’s a case to be made...
Kenner Police arrest two juveniles, recover vehicles stolen in New Orleans
KENNER, La. — Two juveniles were arrested after stolen vehicles from New Orleans were found, according to the Kenner Police Department. Police said they were alerted of a stolen Nissan Kick near the I-10 and Williams Blvd. interchange around 2:10 a.m. on Friday. Units then surrounded the area and...
Saints place starting LT on PUP, opens door for rookie
On Friday, it was reported that the New Orleans Saints had placed starting left tackle Ryan Ramczyk on the PUP list. Since it was after the deadline, the knee injury that cut off his 2023 season after just 12 games will cost him all of the 2024 season. Knowing this was a real possibility, the Saints prepared by taking former Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Fuaga should have no issue in being ready by the start of the season to pick up where Ramczyk left off as the anchor on the...
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