
Man wanted in killings of his parents arrested in Los Angeles
A man wanted for allegedly killing his parents was caught in California. Joshua Brocato, 34, was arrested in Los Angeles after he allegedly killed Marc Brocato, 75, and his wife Priscilla, 66, inside their Amite-area home last week. Police were tracking Brocato after he fled the scene. "We had information that he ...
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Girl, 5, among three killed in Shreveport house fire
Three people are dead, including a five-year-old girl, from a house fire in Shreveport's MLK neighborhood Sunday morning. Firefighters rushed into the burning home and found the four victims unconscious and not breathing. Shreveport Fire Chief Clarence Reese Jr. says a seven-year-old girl was the first to notice the fi...
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Some Louisiana businesses are benefiting from Trump tariffs
Amid President Trump's steep import taxes, most sectors of Louisiana's economy are expected to suffer, according to economist Dr. Loren Scott. He emphasizes that economists generally oppose tariffs, calling them "an evil plan." However, a few industries may benefit. The Louisiana timber industry is poised to ...
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State lawmaker proposes incentive to keep high performing high school students in Louisiana for college
A bill filed for the upcoming session provides an incentive for students to attend a Louisiana public university if they achieve a score of 31 or higher on the ACT. Ruston Representative Christopher Turner is proposing that high school students who score that high can receive up to 12-thousand dollars yearly in TOPS sc...
Apr 06, 2025

It's "Love the Boot" week, with over 1,050 anti-litter events planned around the state
This week is Love the Boot Week, a statewide anti-litter initiative in Louisiana.. The campaign, aimed at beautifying the state through volunteerism, has grown significantly since its inception four years ago, now including hundreds of groups across all 64 parishes. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who leads the effort, says ...
Apr 06, 2025