Louisiana standoff: Three police officers wounded and suspect fatally shot by sniper
Three Louisiana police officers were shot during a standoff Sunday that resulted in a fatal shooting of the suspect. Matthew Lathers, 31, was suspected in two shootings before Kenner Police Department officers gathered outside the residence of Lathers’s relative on Sunday. Earlier that day, there were two victims shot outside that same residence, which helped […]
Louisiana sicko agrees to be surgically castrated after raping 14yo
A Louisiana man who repeatedly raped and impregnated a 14-year-old girl will be physically castrated while serving a 50-year prison sentence as part of a plea deal. Glenn Sullivan Sr., 54, of Springfield, pleaded guilty April 17 to four counts of second-degree rape and agreed to undergo surgical castration rather than chemical castration as requested […]
McNeese State EVP is named Louisiana school’s next president
A new president has been appointed to McNeese State University in southwestern Louisiana. The University of Louisiana System announced Thursday that Wade Ruth will replace Darryl Berkel, who announced his retirement after seven years in December. Louisiana Democratic Party elects new chair Mr. Rus currently serves as the university’s executive vice president. He has held […]
Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana
A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty regarding a dolphin found shot to death in southwestern Louisiana. Brazil governor declares state of emergency as more than 100 dolphins and thousands of fish found dead Federal wildlife officials said in a news release Monday […]
Video shows student brawl at Louisiana high school, but parents are angry that school officer used pepper spray
A brawl broke out at a high school in Louisiana. caught on videoBut parents are even more upset that school officials used pepper spray to break up the fight. The video showed a crowd of students watching and recording two girls starting throwing punches at each other at Magnolia School of Excellence in Shreveport on […]
Louisiana Democratic Party selects new chairman
The Louisiana Democratic Party has new leadership. Former state Rep. Randall Gaines was elected Saturday as the political group’s new president after a series of procedures made him the only candidate nominated for the position. His selection ousted Katie Barnhart, who had served as chair for the past four years, The Advocate reported. Six Louisiana […]
Louisiana proposal pertaining to illegally blocking roadway
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed it A person who illegally obstructs a roadway has no cause of action against the driver who, fearing for his or her life or the life of his or her passengers, causes harm by using the force of his vehicle to escape from the person obstructing the roadway. Measures […]
Louisiana GOP lawmakers advance bill similar to Texas’ that would allow police to arrest, detain illegal immigrants
Louisiana Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Monday that, if passed, would allow local and state police to arrest and detain illegal immigrants. Associated Press report. The Republican-controlled state Senate passed the Senate Bill 388 State Sen. Valarie Hodges (R) said it passed on a 28-11 vote with 14 co-authors. in post In X, Hodges wrote, […]
$35M investment is coming to northwest Louisiana, bringing hundreds of jobs
MANSFIELD, Mich. (AP) – An India-based pipe manufacturing company plans to move its first U.S. production facility to northwest Louisiana, state officials said. Global Seamless Tube & Pipes’ $35 million project will create 135 direct new jobs in DeSoto Parish and more than 250 indirect jobs in the area, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development […]
Louisiana governor responds after LSU’s women’s basketball team skips national anthem: ‘This is a matter of respect’
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) suggested Tuesday that college athletes who disrespect the national anthem should be punished. Ahead of Monday’s highly anticipated matchup between LSU and Iowa in the women’s NCAA Tournament, LSU came under fire for apparently skipping the national anthem. However, the Iowa Hawkeyes were on the court during the playing of […]