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Woman pleads not guilty after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman charged in connection to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, which ended with one of them deceased in Mississippi, appeared in court for her arraignment on Tuesday, July 16. According to the public defender for Victoria Cox, she pled not guilty in Hinds County Circuit Court. A Hinds County Grand […]
Pet Tuesday: Adopt Epic! Acadiana Animal Aid's Pet of the Week
Marissa Guidry, Volunteer with Acadiana Animal Aid, joined News15 at Noon to share sweet Epic with us today. Epic was adopted from AAA as a puppy and brought back to the shelter at 11 months old to no fault of his own. Epic is truly epic, he is sweet, loves everybody he meets and is very treat motivated. He is patiently waiting for his furever home. CLICK HERE TO ADOPT.
Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of California Los Angeles study. The […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Federal judge rules in favor of incarcerated men
BATON ROUGE - Angola inmates who work on the Farm Line, where they tend crops by hand, are caught in a battle between advocates and state officials over how to handle Louisiana's dangerous heat. Advocates for some of the inmates sued the state in federal court to force more protections...
What’s New Cell Phone Policy in Shreveport Bossier Schools?
SHREVEPORT, LA - Parents and students in schools across Louisiana are on notice today about new rules for cell phone use in schools. State lawmakers passed a measure tightening the rules. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton pushed for passage of Senate Bill 207 which won approval unanimously in the Senate and passed 84 to 13 on the House floor.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
50 days out: Storylines for every Houma-Thibodaux area high school football team in 2024
High school football in Louisiana is right around the corner. Week 1 games kick off on Sept. 5, around seven weeks away, with practices starting in August. The season runs through Nov. 9, with playoff pairings announced one day later. The playoffs run through the Prep Classic, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans from December 12-14.
Thibodaux couple facing Ethics Board charges after investigation into billing for mowing
A Thibodaux couple who served as volunteer commissioners on their neighborhood’s sewer board are charged with violating state ethics laws for reportedly billing that body nearly $10,000 for lawn mowing that they approved themselves. Francis and Priscilla Breaux served on Lafourche Parish Sewerage District #7 Board between 2007 and...
Bridge Closed on Major Road in Youngsville, Louisiana for the Next Week
The bridge located on Savoy Road at Railroad Road in Youngsville, Louisiana will be closed for maintenance for the next several days. According to Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter, the bridge will shut down starting Wednesday, July 17, and will take about a week to complete. The goal is to get...
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
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