Arrest in gruesome torso found floating in Ouachita River of New Iberia woman
An arrest has been made in the case where the torso of 19-year-old Sheryl Turner of New Iberia was found floating the Ouachita River, on January 24th. Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office Detective Dewain Littleton said 29-year-old Anthony Holland, Junior of West Monroe confessed that he dismembered and disposed of her bo...
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Big festival weekend and the economic impact for Louisiana
It's a huge festival weekend in Louisiana with Festival International and Jazz Fest. Both attract visitors from all over the world and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser said it's not only Lafayette and New Orleans that see a boost in tourists. "I know several people last year from Jazz Fest went up and spent a few days...
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House approves bill to eliminate breaks for working minors
The full House has approved a bill that removes the requirement that businesses must provide minor workers a 20-minute break if they work for five consecutive hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says the policy prevents teens from landing work with some businesses. "The disincentive to hire 17 and 16...
20h ago
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Governor Jeff Landry stresses need for constitutional convention
Governor Jeff Landry held a press conference today to explain the need for a constitutional convention. Landry is pushing for a convention to be held in May and any changes would need voter approval in November. Landry says a presidential election is a perfect time for voters to weigh in on a reorganized constitution. ...
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Senate Transportation Committee stops effort to repeal state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law
The Senate Transportation Committee has put a stop to an effort to repeal the state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law that's been in place since 2004. Bridget Gardner, the coordinator of the Community Injury Prevention Program at the University Medical Center New Orleans told the panel motorcycle deaths will go up if y...
Apr 25, 2024
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